| Choice Fed Steers | +10 | 245 – 246 |
| As of 04/09/2026 | Average: 245 | Top: 246 |
| Dressed Basis | +13 | 380-385 |
| As of 04/09/2026 | Average: 385 | Top: 385 |
| Choice Boxed Beef Cutout | +1.43 | 381.09 105 Loads |
| Cash Hogs – Daily Weighted Average | ||
|---|---|---|
| Western Cornbelt | -0.46 | 91.46 |
| Iowa Lean Average | -0.46 | 91.46 |
| Choice Fed Steers | +10 | 245 – 246 |
| As of 04/09/2026 | Average: 245 | Top: 246 |
| Dressed Basis | +13 | 380-385 |
| As of 04/09/2026 | Average: 385 | Top: 385 |
| Choice Boxed Beef Cutout | +1.43 | 381.09 105 Loads |
| Cash Hogs – Daily Weighted Average | ||
|---|---|---|
| Western Cornbelt | -0.46 | 91.46 |
| Iowa Lean Average | -0.46 | 91.46 |
Three finalists have been selected for the 2025 Montana Leopold Conservation Award®. The award honors ranchers, farmers, and forestland owners who go above and beyond in their management of soil …
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