| Choice Fed Steers | +2 to 3 | 255 – 260 |
| As of 05/8/2026 | Average: 258 | Top: 260.50 |
| Dressed Basis | +2 to 3 | 400 – 405 |
| As of 05/8/2026 | Average: 402.50 | Top: 405 |
| Choice Boxed Beef Cutout | +1.45 | 388.39 120 Loads |
| Cash Hogs – Daily Weighted Average | ||
|---|---|---|
| Western Cornbelt | -0.46 | 91.46 |
| Iowa Lean Average | -0.46 | 91.46 |
| Choice Fed Steers | +2 to 3 | 255 – 260 |
| As of 05/8/2026 | Average: 258 | Top: 260.50 |
| Dressed Basis | +2 to 3 | 400 – 405 |
| As of 05/8/2026 | Average: 402.50 | Top: 405 |
| Choice Boxed Beef Cutout | +1.45 | 388.39 120 Loads |
| Cash Hogs – Daily Weighted Average | ||
|---|---|---|
| Western Cornbelt | -0.46 | 91.46 |
| Iowa Lean Average | -0.46 | 91.46 |
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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