| Choice Fed Steers | +1 | 228 – 232 |
| As of 01/08/2026 | Average: 230.92 | Top: 232 |
| Dressed Basis | +4 | 365 |
| As of 01/08/2026 | Average: 365 | Top: 365 |
| Choice Boxed Beef Cutout | +2.51 | 356.79 106 Loads |
| Cash Hogs – Daily Weighted Average | ||
|---|---|---|
| Western Cornbelt | Steady | 69.43 |
| Iowa Lean Average | Steady | 71.68 |
| Choice Fed Steers | +1 | 228 – 232 |
| As of 01/08/2026 | Average: 230.92 | Top: 232 |
| Dressed Basis | +4 | 365 |
| As of 01/08/2026 | Average: 365 | Top: 365 |
| Choice Boxed Beef Cutout | +2.51 | 356.79 106 Loads |
| Cash Hogs – Daily Weighted Average | ||
|---|---|---|
| Western Cornbelt | Steady | 69.43 |
| Iowa Lean Average | Steady | 71.68 |
Federally inspected cattle harvest has been variable in the month of October. Specific to fed cattle, the month started strong with a 498,000 weekly total. The second week was a …
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