Mid-Year Review: 2025 Cattle and Beef Markets

ZISK
Jul 10, 2025
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Cattle and beef prices are sharply higher through the first half of 2025, summarizes James Mitchell, University of Arkansas extension livestock economist.

Oklahoma City steer prices for 500-600 lb. calves have averaged $347/cwt. year-to-date, up 21% from the same period in 2024 and more than double the 2019-2023 average. Feeder prices (700-800 lb.) are averaging $281/cwt., a 17% year-over-year increase. Fed cattle prices in the five-area region are averaging $215/cwt., up 16% from last year, while the Choice boxed beef cutout has averaged $342/cwt.—13% higher than 2024 and close to 31% above the five-year average.

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