The Future Expectations Index increased 37 points to 161, while the Current Conditions Index rose to 113, 18 points above October’s reading.
Wed December 04, 2024
Earnings shrink as corn and soybean prices tumble, compounded by the smallest U.S. cattle herd in 7 decades.
Tue December 03, 2024
Tyson will shut its plant around Feb. 14, terminating 804 employees.
Tue December 03, 2024
The RPI’s current situation indicators improved in October, with restaurant operators reporting a net increase in same-store sales for the first time since December 2023.
Tue December 03, 2024
Due to the Thanksgiving Holiday, last week's Marketings were 77.7% lower than the 3 Year Average.
Mon December 02, 2024
The lack of Mexican cattle imports for the remainder of the year will have some immediate impact reducing an already tight feeder supply.
Mon December 02, 2024
Fed weighs how much to cut rates as the PCE index moves away from Fed’s 2% inflation goal.
Wed November 27, 2024
If confirmed, Rollins will oversee the USDA’s $430 billion yearly budget and its heavy input on the food industry.
Tue November 26, 2024
Total pounds of beef in freezers were up 5 percent from the previous month but down 3 percent from last year.
Tue November 26, 2024
Last week's Marketings were 210.2% higher than the 3 Year Average.
Mon November 25, 2024
New World screwworm (NWS) maggots often enter through an open wound and feed on living flesh of warm-blooded animals, including people.
Mon November 25, 2024
Current heifer slaughter rates suggest that the beef cow has continued to decrease in 2024 and that prospects for herd expansion in 2025 are very limited.
Mon November 25, 2024
Compared to last week, fed cattle trade in the Southern Plains and Northern Plains was higher, as were feeder cattle and stocker calves. Live cattle and feeder cattle futures made strong gains.
Sat November 23, 2024
Cattle on Feed up slightly with Placements & Marketings up 5 Percent
Fri November 22, 2024
The theory behind the "Bullish/Bearish Indicator" is when the public reaches a consensus, they are usually wrong.
Fri November 22, 2024
October Beef Production & Pork Production up 5%
Thu November 21, 2024
Weekly Beef Sales were up 1% with Weekly Exports up 3%.
Thu November 21, 2024
The Plains, Midwest, South, and West Virginia saw big improvements in drought and dryness.
Thu November 21, 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.
Wed November 20, 2024
A July 2025 Cattle Inventory will ultimately depend on what is appropriated by Congress
Wed November 20, 2024
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