Corn Belt Classic 2025

June 18, 2025

Lane Nordlund checks in with auctioneer Kyle Shobe, who’s on the block during the Superior Livestock Auction Corn Belt Classic. They dive into current feeder cattle trends, the strength of the video market despite pressure on the board, and the outlook for yearlings and calves selling this week.

Plus, Kyle shares valuable marketing tips for producers navigating summer sales, and the importance of consistency, preconditioning, and presentation in today’s record-setting cattle markets. The episode also reflects on the devastation left by recent hailstorms and how weather continues to shape decisions for ranchers across the region.

Click here for Results from the Corn Belt Classic.

Source: Western Ag Network

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