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 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, …
Oct 17
NCBA President Buck Wehrbein Addresses Screwworm Threat and Border Challenges for Cattle Industry
In today’s Beef Buzz, senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays speaks with National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) President Buck Wehrbein, who has spent decades in the beef industry, with experience in feedlots across Texas and Nebraska. Reflecting on his time leading the association, Wehrbein said, “It’s incredibly rapid. I didn’t expect it to go by …
Oct 07
Derrell Peel: Cattle Markets Shift Gears
In today’s Beef Buzz, senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays features comments with Dr. Derrell Peel, livestock market economist, who says the cattle market has recently taken “a bit of a pause.” Speaking on the K-State Radio Network, Peel explained, “Cattle markets have kind of taken a little bit of a pause here lately. Broadly …
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