Tue June 02, 2026
The number of feeder & stocker cattle marketed for the week ending 5/23/26 was 31.5% lower than the 3 Year Average.
30% of Pasture & Range Conditions rated 'Good to Excellent' compared to 29% Last Week and 42% Last Year.
Tue June 02, 2026
67% of the Corn Crop is in Good to Excellent Condition compared to the 5-Year Average of 69%.
Tue June 02, 2026
The initial stages of expansion that are underway mean that cattle slaughter and beef production will continue to decline and that the highest cattle prices of this cycle are still ahead.
Mon June 01, 2026
Compared to last week, fed cattle trade was too limited to establish an adequate market test. Feeder cattle, stocker calves, and cattle futures were lower.
Sat May 30, 2026
Topics include unifying the cattle industry, corporate climate narrative, more law fare, removing tariffs, Palantir takeover,
Fri May 29, 2026
Drought in the Lower 48 States increased 1.6% since last week and 1.2% since last month.
Thu May 28, 2026
The number of feeder & stocker cattle marketed for the week ending 5/16/26 was 5.7% higher than the 3 Year Average.
Tue May 26, 2026
Total pounds of beef in freezers are down 3% from last month.
Tue May 26, 2026
29% of Pasture & Range Conditions rated 'Good to Excellent' compared to 28% Last Week and 41% Last Year.
Tue May 26, 2026
60% of the Corn Crop has emerged compared to 39% Last Week and the 5-Year Average of 58%.
Tue May 26, 2026
Cattle on Feed & Placements higher; Marketings lower.
Fri May 22, 2026
Jim and Shad respond to the National Cattlemen's Beef Association's podcast and NCBA failures.
Fri May 22, 2026
Beef production was 3 percent below the previous year. Cattle slaughter totaled 2.34 million head, down 6 percent from March 2025.
Thu May 21, 2026
Drought in the Lower 48 States increased 1.6% since last week and down 0.6% since last month.
Thu May 21, 2026
Compared to last year, estimates indicate higher Cattle on Feed & Placements with lower Marketings.
Wed May 20, 2026
Cargill cites ‘continued uncertainty’ as the reason for the May 20 lockout in Fort Morgan, stressing that the $33.4 million contract offer remains fair and competitive.
Wed May 20, 2026
USDA officials are increasing surveillance and sterile fly dispersal efforts as New World screwworm cases continue growing in Mexico near the Texas border.
Tue May 19, 2026
28% of Pasture & Range Conditions rated 'Good to Excellent' compared to 31% Last Week and 40% Last Year.
Mon May 18, 2026
76% of Corn Crop planted compared to 57% Last Week and the 5-Year Average of 70%.
Mon May 18, 2026
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