| Choice Fed Steers | +4 | 245 – 248 |
| As of 02/18/2026 | Average: 246 | Top: 248 |
| Dressed Basis | +4 | 380 – 382 |
| As of 02/18/2026 | Average: 381 | Top: 382 |
| Choice Boxed Beef Cutout | -0.96 | 363.80 79 Loads |
| Cash Hogs – Daily Weighted Average | ||
|---|---|---|
| Western Cornbelt | +1.51 | 86.57 |
| Iowa Lean Average | +1.48 | 86.54 |
| Choice Fed Steers | +4 | 245 – 248 |
| As of 02/18/2026 | Average: 246 | Top: 248 |
| Dressed Basis | +4 | 380 – 382 |
| As of 02/18/2026 | Average: 381 | Top: 382 |
| Choice Boxed Beef Cutout | -0.96 | 363.80 79 Loads |
| Cash Hogs – Daily Weighted Average | ||
|---|---|---|
| Western Cornbelt | +1.51 | 86.57 |
| Iowa Lean Average | +1.48 | 86.54 |
House Agriculture Committee Chairman G.T. Thompson released the text of Farm Bill 2.0 (the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026). The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) welcomes the provisions that strengthen …
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House Agriculture Committee Chairman G.T. Thompson released the text of Farm Bill 2.0 (the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026). The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) welcomes the provisions that strengthen …
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Dairy Producers in Montana Reminded to Obtain 2026 Dairy Margin Coverage by February 26.
by Colton YoungThe U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is encouraging dairy producers to enroll in Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC), an important safety net program that helps offset milk and feed price differences. This year’s DMC …
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The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced proposed updates to federal line speed regulations in poultry and pork establishments operating under modern inspection systems. These updates reflect years of …
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Certified Angus Beef (CAB) will award over $100,000 to college students pursuing careers in food and agriculture from the Colvin Scholarship Fund. Applications span three degree tracks and are open …
