Wed November 20, 2024
For the first time since July 1, 2023, there are fewer heifers on feed than a year ago, though not by much, which suggests that producers were not intent on retaining a substantial number of heifers.
A July 2025 Cattle Inventory will ultimately depend on what is appropriated by Congress
Wed November 20, 2024
Compared to last year, estimates indicate Cattle on Feed will be slightly lower with Placements & Marketings higher.
Tue November 19, 2024
49% of Winter Wheat is in 'Good to Excellent' condition compared to 44% last week and the 5 Year Average of 48%.
Tue November 19, 2024
Last week's Marketings were 23.1% lower than the 3 Year Average.
Mon November 18, 2024
Compared to last week, fed cattle trade in the Southern Plains and Northern Plains was lower. Feeder cattle were slightly higher with stocker calves sharply higher.
Sat November 16, 2024
Weekly Beef Sales were up 78% with Weekly Exports up 10%.
Fri November 15, 2024
The theory behind the "Bullish/Bearish Indicator" is when the public reaches a consensus, they are usually wrong.
Fri November 15, 2024
More November rain (and some snow) led to more drought improvement in the Central U.S
Thu November 14, 2024
Although bred cow prices have increased year over year, it is likely driven by overall supply factors, not necessarily demand for replacement females.
Wed November 13, 2024
The suits allege Beyond Meat’s plant-based meat-substitute products miscalculates and overstates the protein content in its foods.
Wed November 13, 2024
95% of Corn Crop Harvested compared to 91% last week and the 5 Year Average of 84%.
Wed November 13, 2024
Last week's Marketings were 22.4% lower than the 3 Year Average.
Wed November 13, 2024
A discussion about the candidates for Secretary of Agriculture being pushed by the Corporate Ag media.
Tue November 12, 2024
Across the United States, 62% of cattle were in areas suffering from drought at the end of October, the most since December 2022.
Mon November 11, 2024
The current state of tag availability in various states is setting this transition — and the livestock industry — up for failure.
Mon November 11, 2024
Compared to last week, fed cattle trade in the Southern Plains and Northern Plains was lower. Feeder cattle were lower with stocker calves slightly higher.
Sat November 09, 2024
For 2025, the beef production forecast is raised due to heavier expected dressed weights and higher expected steer and heifer slaughter.
Fri November 08, 2024
Weekly Beef Sales were down a marketing-year low 43% with Weekly Exports down 9%.
Fri November 08, 2024
The theory behind the "Bullish/Bearish Indicator" is when the public reaches a consensus, they are usually wrong.
Fri November 08, 2024
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