Aug 25
Feeder cattle and calf trades once again moving sharply higher and again setting records in most weight categories. Demand very good for all cattle. But a true testament to how good the market was, is noted by lack of PO’s. Cattle futures continued to soar and since the Video Royale the last week of July, …
Aug 25
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 …
Aug 22
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
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
RON’s Dave Lanning has a pre-opening look at today’s agricultural Markets. Click the audio tab below for today’s report.
