Ranching advocates say consumers are willing to pay more for U.S.-produced beef – if it’s labeled properly. An ag economist says an earlier Country of Origin Labeling rule did not cause higher prices for meat.
Wed April 20, 2022
If analysts are correct, the inventory of cattle with +120 days on feed as of April 1 was 4.530 million head, only 1% smaller than a year ago and about 4.7% higher than the five year average.
Wed April 20, 2022
Beef trade adds value for both exporters and importers and increases the total value of the global beef industry.
Tue April 19, 2022
Cow and Bull Slaughter in 1st-Quarter 2022 at Highest Level since the mid-1980’s. Because fed cattle marketings in the 1st quarter were reduced, anticipated marketings in the 2nd & 3rd quarters were raised. As a result, prices in those quarters will likely remain under pressure.
Mon April 18, 2022
Livestock grazing can damage mouse habitat, and its protected status has prompted federal managers in some areas to restrict access to streams and wetlands.
Mon April 18, 2022
For the week, slaughter cattle were 1.00 to 4.00 higher with feeder cattle slightly higher and stocker calves lower.
Sat April 16, 2022
The theory behind the "Bullish/Bearish Consensus" indicator is when the public reaches a consensus, they are usually wrong:
Fri April 15, 2022
“Product of the U.S.A.” has no requirement that the animals be born or prepared in the United States.
Fri April 15, 2022
This week, 47.5% of the U.S. and 56.7% of the lower 48 states are in drought.
Thu April 14, 2022
Increased prices and profits for meatpacking companies have threatened to amplify Washington's scrutiny of the U.S. meatpacking industry.
Thu April 14, 2022
Generally, the amount of shrink varies with the type of feed cattle are on before penning and transport.
Wed April 13, 2022
The projected season-average farm price for corn in 2021/22 is raised to $5.80 per bushel.
Wed April 13, 2022
The biggest cost in a cow-calf operation is failure to wean and market a calf.
Tue April 12, 2022
Cost of living is rising at fastest pace since 1982.
Tue April 12, 2022
Last week's Weekly Feeder & Stocker Cattle Marketings were 12.8% above the 3 Year Average.
Mon April 11, 2022
Weekly Cow & Bull Slaughter running well-above the 5 Year Average
Mon April 11, 2022
This settlement is just a small step. There still may be a lot of bitter — and potentially expensive — fighting to come.
Mon April 11, 2022
Parts of western Kansas haven't seen rain since May. Land value could lose billions as water source runs dry.
Mon April 11, 2022
The top four beef exporting countries represent about 60 percent of the 2022 projected global total.
Mon April 11, 2022
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