Boxed beef prices were slightly higher on Tuesday compared to Monday. The Choice cutout closed at $364.42, up $0.51, while Select finished at $350.55, up $0.80. The Choice/Select spread narrowed modestly to $13.87, down from $14.16 the previous day. Total loads came in at 145, compared to 173 on Monday. Among primals, the Rib improved …
Category: Markets
Oct 14
Ben Hale: Cattle Market Surges Again as Fall Prices Hit Uncharted Territory
On Tuesdays, Senior Farm and Ranch Broadcaster Ron Hays visits with Ben Hale of Western Livestock Auctions as he talks about the latest in the markets and more. Established in 1995, Western has grown into a multi-generational family-owned and operated business and stands as a symbol of tradition, excellence, and a deep-rooted passion for the …
Oct 14
Tuesday Preopening Market Update with Dave Lanning
RON’s Dave Lanning has a pre-opening look at today’s agricultural Markets. Click the audio tab below for today’s report.
Oct 13
Choice Boxed Beef Falls to Start Week-Down $1.66 to $363.91
Boxed beef prices started the week lower on Monday, with the Choice cutout at $363.91, down $1.66, and Select at $349.75, up $3.36. The Choice/Select spread narrowed to $14.16, compared to $19.18 on Friday. Total loads increased to 173, up from 124. Among primals, the rib moved slightly lower to $618.72 from $619.17, and chuck …
Oct 13
Monday Preopening Market Update with Dave Lanning
RON’s Dave Lanning has a pre-opening look at today’s agricultural Markets. Click the audio tab below for today’s report.

















