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 …
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Nov 02
Choice Boxed Beef Ends October off 14 Cents at $378.13
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
Choice Boxed Beef Falls $3.11 to $378.27
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
Cassie Fish: Let the Market — Not Politics — Decide Beef Prices
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
Choice Boxed Beef Continues Higher- Up $1.73 to $381.38
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 …
Oct 28
Choice Boxed Beef $1.77 Higher on Tuesday at $379.65
Choice Boxed Beef rose again on Tuesday, climbing $1.77 to $379.65 — the fourth straight daily gain and the ninth increase in the past eleven sessions. Over that stretch, the cutout has added $15.74. Primal values were mixed compared to Monday: ribs jumped $4.26 to $626.80, loins surged $11.65 to $483.93, and rounds ticked up …
Oct 27
Choice Boxed Beef $2.12 Higher at $377.88 on Monday
Boxed beef values continued their bullish march on Monday, with the Choice cutout rising $2.12 to $377.88/cwt and Select jumping $3.69 to $361.66/cwt, bringing the spread down to $16.22. This marks the highest Choice value since September 23 and caps a $13.97 gain since October 13, with prices climbing in 8 of the last 10 …
Oct 27
Mexican Ag Minister Coming to Washington in Effort to Reopen Border for Feeder Cattle
Mexico’s government is pressing for a deal to resume live-cattle exports to the United States after a months-long shutdown over a screwworm outbreak, according to a report posted by RFD-TV.. Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said Agriculture Minister Julio Berdegué will travel to Washington in the near future to meet with U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins …
Oct 25
Choice Boxed Beef Continues Higher- Up $2.62 to $375.76 on Friday
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 …
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.
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