Boxed beef prices were mixed on Wednesday. The Choice cutout rose $3.03 to $354.28, while Select declined $1.80 to $349.28, widening the Choice–Select spread to $5.00. Load count totaled 139, down from 166 on Tuesday. Compared to Tuesday, rib values were steady at $469.15, chuck values increased to $339.50, and rounds edged higher to $316.26. …
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Jan 06
Strong Demand Ignites First Cattle Sale of the Year at OKC
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 …
Jan 02
Don Close: Strong Demand and Tight Supplies Set Stage for 2026 Cattle Markets
In today’s Beef Buzz, senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays continues his conversation with Don Close about the outlook for cattle markets as the industry heads into 2026. Close says momentum from 2025 is carrying forward, supported by strong demand signals and tighter supplies. “We see the market continuing to perform and excel, and …
Jan 01
2026 Cattlemen’s Congress Continues to Grow, Attracting Global Interest and Record Participation
Erin Dorsey, who has been involved with Cattlemen’s Congress since its very beginning in 2020, talked with Senior Farm and Ranch Broadcaster Ron Hays on New Year’s Eve as she worked on stalling assignments and other last minute preparation for the largest Beef Cattle Show in the country. She reflected on how far the show …
Dec 29
Choice Boxed Beef Continues Fall- Off $1.88 to $349.33 on Monday
It was a mixed bag on Monday, December 29th as Choice Boxed Beef Continued it’s downward trajectory- off $1.88 to $349.33. Select Beef was higher in the afternoon report- up $1.82 to $345.62 as the choice/select spread narrowed to just $3.71 on 113 loads.
Dec 26
Choice Boxed Beef Tumbles $3.41 to $351.21 on Friday December 26th
Boxed beef prices declined again on Friday, December 26, 2025, marking the third straight day of losses. The Choice cutout dropped $3.41 to $351.21, while Select slipped $1.95 to $343.80, narrowing the spread to $7.41. Compared to the previous Friday, the Choice cutout is now down a total of $10.42, reflecting notable weakness in late …
Dec 24
Choice Boxed Beef Drops $1.15 to $354.62 on Christmas Eve
Boxed beef moved lower on Wednesday, December 24, extending the recent decline, with the Choice cutout slipping to $354.62, down $1.15 on the day and $8.25 over the last two sessions. Select also weakened, falling $3.84 to $345.75, which widened the Choice–Select spread to $8.87. Compared to Tuesday, the rib saw the largest drop, sliding …
Dec 22
Choice Boxed Beef Higher for Third Day in a Row at $362.87
Boxed beef prices moved higher for the third straight session on Monday, December 22. The Choice cutout rose to $362.87, up $1.24 from Friday, while Select jumped $4.67 to $350.69, narrowing the Choice-Select spread to $12.18. In the primals, the Chuck saw a solid gain to $308.50 from $305.99, and the Round climbed to $299.56 …
Dec 22
Ben Hale Recaps Strong Year-End Cattle Markets for Western Livestock
Final livestock sales for 2025 wrapped up on a strong note across Western Livestock markets, according to Ben Hale. Looking first at the Oklahoma National Stockyards, Hale said receipts totaled about 8,500 head, up from 7,400 a year earlier. While some classes eased slightly, overall demand remained solid. “The feeders were higher, heifers were higher, …
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