Nov 13
Boxed beef was down on Thursday as Choice slipped to $373.57, a decline of $0.88 from Wednesday, while Select fell more sharply to $355.03, down $4.91. The Choice–Select spread widened to $18.54 as total movement slowed to 131 loads versus 183 the previous day. Primals were mixed compared to Wednesday: ribs firmed slightly to $632.29 …
Nov 11
Boxed beef values strengthened modestly on Tuesday, with the Choice cutout climbing $1.90 to $379.22 and Select edging up $0.38 to $360.08, widening the Choice/Select spread to $19.14. Total loads moved rose to 123, up significantly from Monday’s 79. Among the primals, the standout was the rib, which surged $12.17 higher to $641.73—its highest level …
Nov 07
Boxed beef prices ended the week softer, with the Choice cutout falling $1.57 on Friday to $376.40, while Select rose slightly by $0.33 to $361.09. The Choice/Select spread narrowed to $15.31, down nearly $2 from Thursday. Total loads were reported at 137. Compared to last Friday, the overall Choice cutout is down $1.73, signaling some …
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. …
