Boxed beef prices declined on Tuesday with the Choice cutout down $4.17 to $364.72 and the Select cutout down $7.10 to $350.78, marking the lowest levels since October 14. The Choice/Select spread widened to 13.94. This was the fifth decline in the last six sessions. Load count totaled 115. Primal values were mostly lower: Rib …
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Dec 02
Ben Hale Reports Strong Market Despite Tight Runs and Chilly Conditions
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 …
Dec 02
Certified Angus Beef’s Latest Fiscal Year Sees Highest Prices Ever as Consumers Pay for Quality
In today’s beef buzz, senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays speaks with president of Certified Angus Beef, John Stika, who discussed the brand’s strong performance during the most recent fiscal year, which ended in September. He said the company wrapped up “our third best year in our 47-year history,” noting that results exceeded expectations. …
Dec 01
Choice Boxed Beef Starts December up $2.07
Boxed beef prices turned higher on Monday, December 1st, snapping a four-session losing streak. The Choice cutout rose $2.07 to $368.89/cwt, while Select jumped $6.83 to $357.88/cwt, tightening the spread to $11.01. Load count improved to 93, up from 82 on Friday. Primal values were mixed. The rib advanced to $642.00 from $637.12, and the …
Dec 01
Lance Zimmerman: Will the U.S. Cow Herd Rebuild in 2026
In today’s beef buzz, senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays speaks with Lance Zimmerman of Rabobank. As 2025 concludes, the central industry question is whether the U.S. will finally see signs of herd expansion. Zimmerman stresses that this remains the foundation of long-term production growth. He points out that despite political pressure to lower …
Nov 27
Rabo Analyst Says Cattle Market Sees Pullback, But Fundamentals Remain Strong
Despite recent market fluctuations, the cattle industry is still experiencing historically high prices, fueled by unprecedented consumer demand, according to Lance Zimmerman, Senior Beef Analyst for Rabobank in today’s Beef Buzz. Zimmerman talked with Oklahoma Farm Report’s Ron Hays at the recent National Farm Broadcasters Trade Talk in Kansas City- you can hear part one …
Nov 27
OSU’s Derrell Peel on Navigating the Beef Cattle Market as 2025 Heads for the Finish Line
As the cattle market experiences heightened fluctuations, recent developments, including Tyson’s announcement of beef packing capacity closures in January, warrant careful consideration among producers and consumers alike. As the cattle markets pause for the Thanksgiving holiday- Oklahoma Farm Report’s Ron Hays Beef Buzzes with Oklahoma State University Extension Livestock Market Economist Dr. Darrell Peel about …
Nov 25
Choice Boxed Beef Drops 40 Cents to $370.09 on Tuesday
On Tuesday, November 25, 2025, the Choice boxed beef cutout was reported at $370.09, down $0.40 from Monday, while Select increased $0.42 to $355.93, narrowing the spread to $14.16. The day’s load count hit 215, marking the highest single-day total so far in 2025, up significantly from 120 loads the previous day. Among primal cuts, …
Nov 24
Dr. Derrell Peel Breaks Down November’s Cattle on Feed Trends
In today’s beef buzz, senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays speaks with Extension livestock market economist Dr. Derrell Peel, who talked about the November Cattle on Feed Report. He noted that the report showed the cattle on feed inventory “down 2% on a year over year basis,” with October placements at “90% of last year” and …
Nov 21
Choice Boxed Beef edges Up 20 Cents on Friday- Ending Week at $371.48
Boxed beef values closed slightly higher on Friday, November 21, 2025. The Choice cutout increased by $0.20 to $371.48, while the Select cutout rose $2.80 to $356.98. The Choice/Select spread narrowed to $14.50, down from $17.10 the previous day. Load counts increased to 145 from 116 on Thursday, indicating stronger end-of-week movement. Among the primal …
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