For the week, slaughter cattle were steady with feeder and stocker cattle about 1.50 lower. Live Cattle futures were lower with Feeder Cattle futures sharply lower.
Sat April 09, 2022
In January 2022 alone, imports reached nearly 100 million pounds—a more than 500 percent increase relative to the same month a year earlier.
Fri April 08, 2022
In a 5-4 decision, three liberal justices, along with Chief Justice John Roberts, dissented on the case, while the five conservative justices voted to reinstate the law.
Fri April 08, 2022
Fed-cattle price forecast unchanged from last month; Corn price is raised 15 cents to $5.80 per bushel.
Fri April 08, 2022
The theory behind the "Bullish/Bearish Consensus" indicator is when the public reaches a consensus, they are usually wrong:
Fri April 08, 2022
Beef exports totaled 108,501 metric tons (mt) in February, up 5% from a year ago, while value climbed 35% to $904.4 million.
Fri April 08, 2022
The A-PLUS Act amends the Packers and Stockyards Act to allow livestock markets to own, invest in, or manage small to medium-sized processing facilities.
Fri April 08, 2022
China buys about 50% of Brazil's exported beef.
Thu April 07, 2022
48.01% of the U.S. and 57.30% of the lower 48 states are in drought.
Thu April 07, 2022
The war in Ukraine has left the world not only short of important grains but also fertilizers. This could tighten food supplies.
Thu April 07, 2022
The slowdown in exports to China was a major factor but shipments to other markets were down as well.
Wed April 06, 2022
Producers continue to say that they expect their farm’s financial performance to decline in 2022 compared to 2021.
Wed April 06, 2022
“Claims of price gouging are disingenuous, looking to scapegoat an industry that is under extraordinary regulatory oversight to distract from the inflationary pressures harming American consumers.”
Tue April 05, 2022
Last week's Weekly Feeder & Stocker Cattle Marketings were 10.9% below the 3 Year Average.
Mon April 04, 2022
Reported retail prices in February were up 14 to nearly 16 percent year over year for beef, pork and broilers.
Mon April 04, 2022
For the week, slaughter cattle were steady to 1.00 higher with feeders & stockers 1.50 to 2.50 higher. Live Cattle futures were lower with Feeder Cattle futures mixed.
Sun April 03, 2022
PMI Index falls to lowest level since September 2020.
Fri April 01, 2022
The theory behind the "Bullish/Bearish Consensus" indicator is when the public reaches a consensus, they are usually wrong:
Fri April 01, 2022
New Emergency Livestock Relief benefits to be delivered through two-phased approach; compensation for 2021 forage losses.
Thu March 31, 2022
U.S. Farmers expect to Plant More Soybeans and less Corn Acreage - Corn & Soybeans Stocks Up & Wheat Down