Category: Markets
Oct 15
Choice Boxed Beef Posts Best Session in a While- Up $2.06 to $366.43
Boxed beef prices strengthened on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, with the Choice cutout increasing $2.06 to $366.48, while Select slipped $1.39 to $349.16, widening the Choice-Select spread to $17.32, up from $13.87 on Tuesday. Total loads moved were 156, compared to 145 the previous day. Among the primals, Ribs advanced to $621.88 from $619.91, Chuck …
Oct 14
OKC West Calf Trade Sharply Higher for Steer and Heifer Stockers on October 13th
OKC West in El Reno had 2,500 head on Tuesday for their stocker and calf run. Compared to last week: Steer calves 10.00-20.00 higher with spots up to 30.00 higher. Heifer calves 15.00-25.00 higher with spots up to 40.00 higher. Quality average. Demand very good. CME cattle futures continue their upward swing. They expect 3,000 …
Oct 14
Choice Boxed Beef 51 Cents Higher on Tuesday at $364.42
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 …
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.
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