On Thursday, October 9, 2025, the Choice boxed beef cutout closed at $365.22, down $0.94 from the previous day, while the Select cutout dropped $0.91 to $344.33. The Choice/Select spread held nearly steady at $20.89 on 137 loads. Among the primals, the Rib declined slightly to $618.22 from $618.93, and the Chuck softened to $300.50 …
Category: Markets
Oct 09
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.
Oct 08
Choice Boxed Beef Up 19 Cents- Higher for a Third Day in a Row
Boxed beef prices rose for the third consecutive day on Wednesday, October 8, 2025. The Choice cutout increased by $0.19 to $366.16, while the Select cutout declined $3.64 to $345.24, widening the Choice/Select spread to $20.92. A total of 142 loads were reported. On the primal side, Rib increased to $618.93 (+$8.63), Chuck rose to …
Oct 08
Wednesday 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 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. …
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