Boxed beef prices were mostly steady on Friday, with the Choice cutout closing at $407.91/cwt, up just $0.05 from the previous day, and Select at $383.66/cwt, up $0.06. The Choice/Select spread narrowed slightly to $24.25, and total loads increased to 118, up from 74 on Thursday. Among the primals, movement was mixed: the rib dropped …
Category: Markets
Aug 22
Friday 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.
Aug 21
Another New High for 2025 for Choice Boxed Beef- $407.86- Up $2.07 for Thursday 8/21/2025
Boxed beef values were firmer Thursday with Choice cutout at $407.86/cwt, up $2.01 from Wednesday and establishing a new annual high for 2025. Select closed at $383.60/cwt, up $0.44. The Choice/Select spread widened modestly to $24.26, compared to $22.69 the previous day. In the primals, Rib improved to $613.71, a new 2025 high, up from …
Aug 21
Thursday 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.
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