CLARA LIVE: Ozarks Regional Stockyards in West Plains, MO, reported two standout 8-weight steer sales on Tuesday morning, July 1, 2025. Both lots—129 head and 64 head, each weighing 844 lbs—sold for $311.50. These sales now rank as the 2nd and 3rd highest 8-weight steer prices ever recorded at the barn
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CLARA LIVE: Ozarks Regional Stockyards in West Plains, MO, led the 7-weight steer market on Tuesday morning, July 1, 2025, with the top three sales in the category. The highest-priced lots included 69 head at 736 lbs and 66 head at 786 lbs, both bringing $321.00, followed by 24 head at 783 lbs selling for $316.00. The top two sales now rank as the 7th and 8th highest 7-weight steer prices ever recorded at the barn
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USDA ACREAGE REPORT: Corn planted area for all purposes in 2025 is estimated at 95.2 million acres, up 5 percent or 4.61 million acres from last year...
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Corbitt Wall named the standout trade from Callaway Livestock Center (Kingdom City, MO) as the Macrosyn No B.S. Top Quote for the Day on his Tuesday Feeder Flash. The featured lot included 87 steers weighing 608 lbs that sold for $4.00 per pound
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As of June 29, 2025, 8% of the U.S. corn crop had reached the silking stage, up from 4% the previous week but slightly behind 10% at the same time last year. At the state level, Texas led with 72% silking progress, followed by Kansas at 22%, Missouri at 19%, Iowa at 3%, Indiana at 2%.
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CLARA LIVE: Don’t miss Prime Time Livestock – The Big Bang Sale happening Tuesday, July 1, 2025 at 12:00 PM (CDT)! This live cattle auction event is your opportunity to be part of a premier livestock marketing experience brought to you by the trusted team at Joplin Regional Stockyards. Join us in person at the Kansas Crossing Casino and Hotel, located at 1275 S. Highway 69, Pittsburg, KS 66762.
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According to Corbitt Wall's Tuesday Feeder Flash, the Superior Stickout Sale of the Day was from Green City Livestock Marketing (Green City, MO). The standout sale featured 696 head of eight-weight steers that averaged 839 lbs and brought $322.66. Corbitt highlighted the cattle as “pretty well rung out and green,” exactly the type buyers are after, and noted the impressive scale and quality of the consignment
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CLARA LIVE: 🔥 Nine Weights Set Historic Record, Averaging Over $300 for the First Time; Green City Livestock Shatters 8-Weight Records 🔥
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U.S. CATTLE REPORT: 🔥 USDA to Begin Phased Reopening of Livestock Trade with Mexico Following NWS Progress; Rib Market Sees Sharp Swings in June, Ends Over $30 Lower 🔥
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Open interest in the Live Cattle contract fell by 2,592 contracts on Monday, bringing the two-day total decline to 3,740 contracts. Current open interest stands at 383,905, which is 32,361 contracts below the 2025 peak of 416,266 set on June 5. August Live Cattle futures closed at $213.875, up $0.575 on the day.
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LIVESTOCK COMMENTS: It appears the temperatures are going to moderate as well as a moderation in humidity next week, but the slightly lower temperatures and humidity will still register as “H-O-T, hot.”
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CLARA LIVE: Callaway Livestock in Kingdom City, MO set all-time records on Monday for 5-, 6-, and 7-weight steer prices. A draft of 100 head at 532 lbs brought $440.00, 87 head at 608 lbs sold for $400.00, and 18 head weighing 717 lbs reached $348.00, making it one of the strongest market days in the barn’s history.
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CLARA LIVE: On Monday, CME Feeder Cattle futures for August closed at $310.675, up $2.775. In comparison, the RTI 7-Day Feeder Index was reported at $314.25, an increase of $1.13, while the National Steer Price (NSP) came in at $314.17, up $0.69. The cash market maintained a premium over the futures, with both the RTI and NSP trading approximately $3.50 higher than the August feeder cattle contract.
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USDA GRAIN STOCKS REPORT: Corn stocks in all positions on June 1, 2025 totaled 4.64 billion bushels, down 7 percent from June 1, 2024. Of the total stocks, 2.56 billion bushels are stored on farms, down 16 percent from a year earlier.
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CLARA LIVE: Green City Livestock posted the highest 9-weight steer prices in the country so far today. A draft of 63 head weighing 906 lbs sold for $315.25, while 67 head at 902 lbs brought $313.75. These sales now rank as the 3rd and 8th highest 9-weight prices of all time nationally, highlighting a powerful run for heavyweight feeders at Green City.
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Monday cattle slaughter totaled 118,000 head, up from 111,000 the previous week and 115,320 a year ago. Year-to-date slaughter stands at 14,696,305 head, down 6.3% compared to 15,691,193 head during the same period in 2024.
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Swingy (THE BEEF)... Negotiated fed cattle prices have dropped $9.71 in the past two weeks, while August futures declined $12.35, bottoming last Thursday. The 5-area average steer price for last week is $229.51 with the cheapest cattle traded last week in that average at $223. Basis is expected to continue to correct as the seasonal kicks in over the next several weeks
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CLARA LIVE: 🎉 Green City Livestock had its best day ever for 7- and 8-weight steers on 6/30/25. The top 7-weight draft—110 head at 743 lbs—brought a record $352.50, while the highest 8-weight sale—59 head at 825 lbs—hit $328.25, both setting all-time highs for the barn.
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Boxed beef values on Monday morning showed Choice 600–900 lb cutouts at $396.59, up $0.10 from the prior day, and Select 600–900 lb cutouts at $383.58, up $0.65. The Choice/Select spread stands at $13.01. Total load count, including cuts, trimmings, and grinds, was 43
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