| Choice Fed Steers | -4 to -5 | 238 – 240 |
| As of 03/6/2026 | Average: 240 | Top: 240 |
| Dressed Basis | -3 | 380 |
| As of 03/6/2026 | Average: 380 | Top: 380 |
| Choice Boxed Beef Cutout | +0.33 | 387.22 43 Loads |
| Cash Hogs – Daily Weighted Average | ||
|---|---|---|
| Western Cornbelt | -0.46 | 91.46 |
| Iowa Lean Average | -0.46 | 91.46 |
| Choice Fed Steers | -4 to -5 | 238 – 240 |
| As of 03/6/2026 | Average: 240 | Top: 240 |
| Dressed Basis | -3 | 380 |
| As of 03/6/2026 | Average: 380 | Top: 380 |
| Choice Boxed Beef Cutout | +0.33 | 387.22 43 Loads |
| Cash Hogs – Daily Weighted Average | ||
|---|---|---|
| Western Cornbelt | -0.46 | 91.46 |
| Iowa Lean Average | -0.46 | 91.46 |
Billings, MT – The biggest worry on the minds of producers across the west is drought. Rain was spotty at best through the month of April and its created concerns …
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