| Choice Fed Steers | +1 | 228 – 229 |
| As of 12/29/2025 | Average: 228 | Top: 229 |
| Dressed Basis | Steady | 356 – 358 |
| As of 12/29/2025 | Average: 356 | Top: 358 |
| Choice Boxed Beef Cutout | -1.88 | 349.33 76 Loads |
| Cash Hogs – Daily Weighted Average | ||
|---|---|---|
| Western Cornbelt | Steady | 69.43 |
| Iowa Lean Average | Steady | 71.68 |
| Choice Fed Steers | +1 | 228 – 229 |
| As of 12/29/2025 | Average: 228 | Top: 229 |
| Dressed Basis | Steady | 356 – 358 |
| As of 12/29/2025 | Average: 356 | Top: 358 |
| Choice Boxed Beef Cutout | -1.88 | 349.33 76 Loads |
| Cash Hogs – Daily Weighted Average | ||
|---|---|---|
| Western Cornbelt | Steady | 69.43 |
| Iowa Lean Average | Steady | 71.68 |
The livestock complex closed mixed, as traders vaguely looked at the markets following the Christmas holiday. LIVE CATTLE: The live cattle complex ended the day mixed, with the market’s nearby …
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