Boxed beef prices strengthened on Friday, with the Choice cutout climbing $2.62 to $375.76 and the Select cutout gaining $3.23 to $357.97. The Choice/Select spread narrowed slightly to $17.79, with total volume reported at 133 loads. Notably, the overall boxed beef composite increased $8.99 from the previous Friday’s close, marking the highest level since September …
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Oct 24
Nevil Speer- Markets and Beef Demand Will Trump Government Meddling
In today’s beef buzz, senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays continues his conversation with beef industry consultant dr nevil Speer. President Donald Trump’s recent comments on lowering beef prices through increased imports have stirred debate across the cattle industry. “You’re going to import more beef from Argentina — at least, that’s the implication,” Speer …
Oct 23
Choice Boxed Beef Jumps $2.49 to $373.14- Best Price Thus Far in October
On Thursday, October 23, 2025, the boxed beef cutout rose $2.49 with Choice at $373.14 and Select up $1.13 at $354.74, widening the spread to $18.40. This marks the highest Choice value since September 24th. A total of 117 loads were reported.
Oct 23
Dr. Nevil Speer: Markets, Not Government, Should Decide Beef Prices
In today’s beef buzz, senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays speaks with beef industry consultant Dr. Nevil Speer about President Donald Trump’s recent comments about beef prices, which sparked strong reactions across the cattle industry. Trump claimed that cattle ranchers were only “doing so well because I put tariffs on cattle coming into the …
Oct 23
Severe Drought Spreads In This Weeks Drought Monitor
To view the latest Oklahoma drought map, CLICK HERE. According to the latest Oklahoma Drought Monitor report, exceptional drought remains at 0 percent, unchanged from the start of the calendar year. Severe Drought: Severe drought (D2) has now spread in southwestern Oklahoma, affecting Gerrer, Jackson, Tillman, and Kiowa counties, covering 5.73 percent of the state. Widespread Dryness: Over 72 percent of …
Oct 22
President Trump Lectures Cattle Producers as He Again Calls for Cheaper Beef Prices for Consumers
In a recent conversation on the Oklahoma Farm Report, Senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays sat down with Dr. Nevil Speer, beef industry consultant, to discuss President Donald Trump’s recent comments on beef prices — remarks that have stirred frustration among cattle producers. Hays opened by noting that President Trump had “poured gasoline on …
Oct 22
The Heart-Healthy Truth About Seed Oils & Processed food
In a recent media briefing hosted by the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, two leading experts debunked common myths surrounding seed oils. They offered a critical examination of the rise of ultra-processed foods. The discussion, moderated by Ellen Wilson, featured Dr. Matti Marklund and Dr. Julia Wolfson, who offered evidence-based insights into these …
Oct 22
USDA to Resume Farm Loan Payments Despite Shutdown, Secretary Rollins Announces
According to a post on X from US Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins, some of the functions of the USDA’s Farm Service Agency will be restored on Thursday. Secretary Rollins says “President Trump will not let the radical left Democrat shutdown impact critical USDA services while harvest is underway across the country. Thursday, USDA will …
Oct 21
Lankford at White House After Lunch with President Trump — “We Want To Get This Government Back Open Again.”
Senator James Lankford (R-OK), Senate Republican Vice Chair, spoke on the North Lawn following a lunch hosted by President Trump at the White House’s Rose Garden Club. After a lunch meeting with President Trump, Senator James Lankford reaffirmed his call to reopen the federal government, now entering its third week of closure. “There is one central …
Oct 21
Ben Hale: Quality Cattle Still Bringing Strong Prices Despite Market Jitters
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 …
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