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 …
Oct 28
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
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
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
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
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 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
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
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 …
