Boxed beef continued its upward trajectory on Tuesday, marking its seventh consecutive day of gains and adding a total of $9.13 over that period. The Choice cutout rose $0.43 to $364.76, while Select slipped $0.49 to $359.84, widening the spread to $4.92. Movement was moderate, with 118 loads reported. Compared to Monday, primal values were …
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Jan 20
Ben Hale: Moisture and Weather Top Concerns as Cattle Markets Hold Steady
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 20
Cameron Lux Discusses LRP Strategies, PRF Insurance, and Risk Management Tools for 2026
Cameron Lux Discusses LRP Strategies, PRF Insurance, and Risk Management Tools for 2026: Following a volatile 2025 in the agricultural markets, producers are looking for stability heading into the new year. In a recent interview, Farm Director KC Sheperd spoke with Cameron Lux about critical risk management tools for cattle and grain producers, including Livestock …
Jan 15
Choice Boxed Beef Prices Continue Move Higher- Up $2.24 to $360.77
Boxed beef cutout values continued their upward trend on Thursday, marking the fourth consecutive daily gain. The Choice cutout rose $2.24 to $360.77/cwt, while Select increased $2.06 to $359.71/cwt, widening the spread to $1.06. So far in 2026, the Choice cutout has climbed $13.32. Compared to Wednesday, primal values showed mixed movement. The rib …
Jan 13
Ben Hale: Cattle Markets Open 2026 with Solid Demand and Strong Prices
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 12
Choice Boxed Beef Up $1.48 on Monday to $357.11
Boxed beef values moved higher on Monday. Choice increased by $1.48 to $357.11, while Select jumped $5.88 to $358.05, inverting the Choice/Select spread to -0.94 from Friday’s +3.46. Total loads were 103, down from 118 on Friday. In the primals, rib fell to $469.05 (–2.17), chuck rose to $339.28 (+1.08), and round eased to $318.53 …
Jan 11
Cattlemen’s Congress Moves Into the Home Stretch
The weekend was busy and filled with shows and sales at the 6th Cattlemen’s Congress. Among the results- Express Ranches took Champion honors at the Super ROV Angus Heifer & Bull Pen & Carload Show. You can view all the results from the 2026 show by clicking here. On Sunday afternoon, the newest breed to …
Jan 09
Choice Boxed Beef Down on Friday But Higher for the Week
Boxed beef prices declined on Friday, January 9, 2026, with the Choice cutout down $1.16 to $355.63 and Select up $0.11 to $352.17. The spread narrowed to $3.46, with 118 loads reported. Despite the Friday decline, Choice boxed beef ended the week $5.66 higher than the previous Friday. Compared to Thursday, rib values eased …
Jan 09
Our Latest Ag Perspectives Podcast- Ron Hays Previews OCA Winter Policy Meeting with Michael Kelsey
Oklahoma Farm Report’s Ron Hays caught up with Michael Kelsey, Executive Vice President of the Oklahoma Cattlemen’s Association at the 2026 Cattlemen’s Congress and talked about the value of Congress to the Oklahoma cattle industry- and then moved on to spend most of their time previewing the 2026 OCA Winter Policy Meeting, set for January …
Jan 08
Rainfall Brings Relief to Wheat Pastures as Cattle Numbers Surge at Stockman’s Livestock Auction
Rainfall Brings Relief to Wheat Pastures as Cattle Numbers Surge at Stockman’s Livestock Auction: Beneficial rains and strong cattle numbers are driving optimism in the Oklahoma cattle market this week. In a recent interview with Farm Director KC Sheperd, Bob Rodenberger of Stockman’s Livestock Auction in Apache reported that the area received over an inch …
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