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 …
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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.
Oct 22
Choice Boxed Beef Drops $1.28 to $370.65 on Wednesday
Choice Boxed Beef prices were mixed on Wednesday. Choice cutout value slipped $1.28 to $370.65, while Select increased $1.04 to $353.61, narrowing the Choice/Select spread to $17.04 on 153 loads. Among primals, the Rib decreased $6.42 to $613.45, Chuck gained $3.77 to $307.53, and Round eased $0.76 to $327.44. The Loin declined $7.40 to $462.71, …
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
After Being Hurt by Trump Comments on Argentine Beef- Cattle Industry Asks for Better Lines of Communication With White House
Today’s beef buzz features comments from NCBA president Colin Woodall and Ceo of Cattlefax Randy Blach as they reflect on President Trump’s comments on beef imports from Argentina. Beef industry leaders are voicing strong opposition to President Trump’s recent comments suggesting that importing more beef from Argentina could help lower prices for U.S. consumers. Colin …
Oct 21
Choice Boxed Beef Sets Fresh High for October- Up $2.75 to $371.93
Boxed beef prices increased for the third consecutive day on Tuesday, reaching their highest level since September 25. Choice closed at $371.93, up $2.75, while Select finished at $352.57, down $0.89, bringing the Choice/Select spread to $19.36 on 128 loads. The Choice cutout has gained $9.66 since October 3. Among primals, the Rib rose to …
Oct 21
‘A Bit of a Betrayal’: Cattle Industry Blasts Government Interference on Beef Prices
A recent announcement from President Donald Trump stating he is working to bring down high beef prices has sent shockwaves through the cattle industry, sparking disbelief, market turmoil, and sharp criticism from producers who feel blindsided by the government’s interference. The market’s reaction was immediate and severe, but the initial response was confusion for many …
Oct 20
Choice Boxed Beef Jumps $2.41 to $369.18 on Monday
Boxed beef values climbed again on Monday, October 20, 2025, with the Choice cutout reaching $369.18, up $2.41 from Friday and marking the highest level so far this month. The Select cutout rose $3.19 to $353.46, narrowing the Choice-Select spread to $15.72. Monday’s load count came in at 86, down from Friday’s 188. Among primals, …
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