The intended consequence of doing nothing is putting the entire U.S. meat supply chain at risk by concentrating its wealth and power in the hands of just four major players.
Thu January 27, 2022
Shipments to China last week were just 641 MT, 41% lower than the average of the previous four weeks.
Thu January 27, 2022
The dry January out West continues. February precipitation will be crucial. Meanwhile, extreme (D3) and exceptional (D4) drought have expanded further in the Southern Plains.
Thu January 27, 2022
The U.S. economy expanded 5.7% in 2021 to mark the fastest increase since 1984.
Thu January 27, 2022
COVID-19 in wildlife is a concern, but the potential for COVID-19 infecting livestock is perhaps a greater concern.
Tue January 25, 2022
Last week's Weekly Feeder & Stocker Cattle Marketings 10% below 3 Year Average
Mon January 24, 2022
Total red meat supplies in freezers on December 31, 2021 were up 1 percent from the previous month but down 6 percent from last year.
Mon January 24, 2022
For decades, there has been major confusion regarding what waters are regulated under the Clean Water Act.
Mon January 24, 2022
The 2021 average price for feeder steers weighing 750-800 pounds sold in the Oklahoma City National Stockyards was the highest since 2015.
Mon January 24, 2022
Legislation would establish cattle contract library, update mandatory price reporting and increase fines for companies that violate Packers and Stockyards Act.
Sat January 22, 2022
Some cattle feeders in Alberta say they will run out of feed for their animals this weekend, with the impacts of last summer's drought and supply chain problems being key factors.
Sat January 22, 2022
Compared to last week, slaughter cattle were steady. Feeder cattle traded slightly lower and stocker calves slightly higher. Live Cattle futures were mixed with Feeder Cattle futures lower.
Sat January 22, 2022
Placements in feedlots during December totaled 1.96 million head, 6 percent above 2020, the highest for December since the series began in 1996.
Fri January 21, 2022
Economy appears to be weathering omicron storm.
Fri January 21, 2022
The theory behind the "Bullish/Bearish Consensus" indicator is when the public reaches a consensus, they are usually wrong:
Fri January 21, 2022
Beef production, at 2.36 billion pounds, was 1 percent above the previous year. Cattle slaughter totaled 2.82 million head, up 1 percent from December 2020.
Thu January 20, 2022
It was another dry week out West. The very wet December helped, but more precipitation is needed. Drought in the Southern Plains continues to worsen.
Thu January 20, 2022
Tying cattle prices to a wholesale beef value index will not restore the competitive market forces that has been purged from the market due to severe structural deficiencies.
Thu January 20, 2022
Based on the research, it would be advisable to have a properly formulated source of caffeine readily available to support high-risk calves.
Wed January 19, 2022
The cost of beef for consumers has been stable since 1994 under the current structure of the fed cattle market.
Wed January 19, 2022
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