ANALYSIS: Texas 2025 Beef Quality Surges as Select Supplies Collapse to Record Lows
Texas has reached record-low Select grading percentages, falling roughly 26% below 2024 levels and settling near 20% of cattle grading Select in Texas. At the same time, the state is posting a 52-week high for Choice grade, with nearly 69% of cattle grading in that category. This shift reflects a notable quality improvement in the cattle being harvested and marks one of the most pronounced grade spreads the region has seen in recent years.
A number of factors are contributing to the...
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