Category: Markets
Oct 07
OKC West Sees Buyers Pay $20 Higher for Five Weight Steer Calves on Tuesday
The OKC West Stocker and Calf run on Tuesday had 2,553 cattle sold. Compared to last week: Steer calves 4.00-10.00 lower except 500-600lbs 20.00 higher. Heifer calves unevenly steady. Quality mostly plain. It’s October, and much like the changing weather, cattle prices have become inconsistent as buyers grow more cautious due to calf health concerns. …
Oct 07
Choice Boxed Beef Higher Second Day in a Row- Up $2.63 to $365.97 on Tuesday
Boxed beef prices advanced for the second consecutive session on Tuesday, October 7, 2025. The Choice cutout climbed $2.63 to $365.97, while Select gained $0.91 to $348.88, widening the Choice/Select spread to $17.09. Load counts also picked up, with 181 total loads, up from 143 on Monday — indicating stronger packer movement and buyer interest.
Oct 07
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 06
Choice Boxed Beef Up $1.07 to $363.34 on Monday
Boxed beef prices were higher on Monday, marking only the second day of gains in the past 23 sessions. Choice cutout closed at $363.34, up $1.07, while Select ended at $347.97, up $2.59, bringing the Choice/Select spread to $15.37 on 143 loads. Among the primals, compared to Friday, Ribs were down from $619.04 to $613.06, …
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