Nov 21
On Friday, Tyson Meats announced news that the Beef Cattle Industry feared was inevitable, given that the US cattle herd is at lowest level since 1951-short cattle supplies are causing Tyson to shut down a major Beef Processing Plant- and adjust the schedule of a second of their plants. Tyson released a brief statement on …
Nov 20
Boxed beef prices were slightly higher on Thursday. The Choice cutout increased by $0.05 to $371.28, and the Select cutout rose $0.63 to $354.18, narrowing the Choice/Select spread to $17.10. A total of 116 loads were reported. Among primals, the Rib edged up to $638.06 from $637.77, Chuck increased to $301.81 from $298.55, and Brisket …
Nov 20
In today’s beef buzz, senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays speaks with Ethan Lane of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association regarding concerns from the U.S. cattle industry about China allowing beef plant export credentials to expire without renewing them. Lane expresses deep frustration with the lack of U.S. progress in correcting the situation, emphasizing …
Nov 19
OKC West had an estimated run of 4,000 head for their last regular Calf sale before the Thanksgiving break. According to the USDA Market News service- Compared to last week: Steer and heifer calves unevenly steady. Quality ranged from plain to fancy, with condition running from thin fleshed to full. Looking ahead to the Wednesday …
Nov 18
Boxed beef prices on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, saw the Choice cutout increase by $1.54 to $371.95, while the Select cutout declined by $1.35 to $354.95. The Choice/Select spread widened slightly to 17.00, and total loads increased to 163 from 75 on Monday. On the primal side, rib values edged down slightly to $632.92 from …
Nov 18
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 18
Boxed beef prices declined for the fourth consecutive day on Monday, November 17, 2025. The Choice cutout was down $0.32 to $370.41, while Select rose by $2.06 to $356.30, narrowing the spread to $14.11 from $16.49 on Friday. Load volume was lighter at 75, compared to 128 the previous session. Among the primals, most cuts …
Nov 14
Boxed beef prices declined for the third straight day on Friday. The Choice cutout fell $2.84 to $370.73/cwt and Select slipped $0.79 to $354.24/cwt, narrowing the spread to $16.49. Since last Friday, the Choice cutout is down $5.67, marking the lowest close since October 22 and the weakest in the last 18 sessions. Load volume …
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 …
