Nov 07
Associate farm reporter Carli Davenport spoke with Beef cattle extension specialist Dr. Rosslyn Biggs about preparing your cattle for the winter. Dr. Biggs says that the most important step in preparing a herd for winter is simple — being prepared. “At the end of the day, we want to make sure that we have the …
Nov 06
It was a mixed day on Thursday for our Boxed Beef- Choice Boxed Beef dropped 29 cents to finish at $377.97 while the select cutout was 51 cents higher at $360.76. The Choice-Select spread is at $17.21 with 129 loads.
Nov 05
Choice boxed beef on Wednesday closed at $378.26/cwt, up $0.68 from Tuesday. Select was $360.25/cwt, down $1.00. The Choice/Select spread widened to $18.01. Load count totaled 117, down from 167 the previous day. Among primal cuts, the Rib was $624.51 (−4.85), Chuck $308.05 (+1.01), Round $327.09 (−1.75), Loin $483.98 (+3.90), Brisket $318.37 (+0.33), Plate $244.68 …
Nov 04
On Tuesday, November 4, 2025, the Choice boxed beef cutout was $377.58, down $1.67 from Monday, while Select increased $1.32 to $361.25, narrowing the spread to $16.33 from $19.32. Load volume rose sharply to 167 from 77. Among primal cuts, the Rib dropped to $629.36 from $633.66, the Chuck to $307.04 from $309.00, and the …
Nov 04
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 …
Nov 03
Boxed beef prices began November on a firmer note, with both Choice and Select cutouts posting gains after two consecutive down days. On Monday, Choice boxed beef rose $1.12 to $379.25, while Select increased $1.28 to $359.93, narrowing the spread slightly to $19.32, compared to $19.48 on Friday. Movement slowed, with 77 loads reported, down …
Nov 02
Boxed beef closed mixed on Friday, with the Choice cutout at $378.13, down $0.14 from Thursday but up $2.37 from last Friday. Select slipped $0.87 to $358.65, widening the spread to $19.48. Primal values were mostly steady to mixed compared to Thursday—ribs eased slightly to $633.42, chuck fell to $309.03, and loin dipped to $482.87. …
Oct 30
On Thursday, October 30, 2025, the Choice Boxed Beef market took a step back, marking its first decline after five consecutive days of gains. The Choice cutout fell by $3.11 to $378.27, while Select dropped $2.27 to $359.52, narrowing the spread to $18.75. Total loads moved were 102, down from 137 the previous day.
Oct 30
In today’s beef buzz, Senior Farm and Ranch Broadcaster Ron Hays continues his conversation with Cattle market analyst Cassie Fish, who says the current discussion about beef being “too high” in price is misplaced. She explains, “You know who will tell us it’s too high? The consumer.” Fish argues that price data alone doesn’t determine affordability, …
Oct 29
Boxed beef prices moved higher again on Wednesday, October 29, 2025, with the Choice cutout up $1.73 to $381.38 and Select up $1.79 to $361.79. This marks five consecutive days of gains, and the Choice cutout is now up $17.47 since October 13, reaching the highest price recorded in October in U.S. history. The Choice/Select …
