Approximately 14% of the cattle inventory is within an area experiencing drought compared to 13% last week.
Thu August 14, 2025
With cattle markets dominated by cattle inventory and cyclical dynamics, some factors are temporarily being ignored.
Wed August 13, 2025
Cattle price forecasts for 2025 are raised for both the third and fourth quarters based on recent price strength and resilient demand for beef.
Tue August 12, 2025
39% of Pasture & Range Conditions rated 'Good to Excellent' compared to 44% Last Week and 35% Last Year.
Tue August 12, 2025
72% of Corn Crop Condition rated as 'Good to Excellent' compared to 73% Last Week and 67% Last Year.
Tue August 12, 2025
Last week's Marketings were 37.5% lower than the 3 Year Average.
Mon August 11, 2025
Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins is expected to make a major announcement related to New World Screwworm.
Mon August 11, 2025
Compared to last week, fed cattle trade was slightly higher. Both feeder & stocker calves were higher with cattle futures higher despite a collapse on Friday.
Sat August 09, 2025
Trump Administration's removal of the Endangerment Finding will completely dismantle the climate agenda.
Fri August 08, 2025
Weekly Beef Sales were up 88% with Exports up 15%.
Thu August 07, 2025
Despite lower beef cow slaughter rates in 2025, historically low heifer retention suggests only a slight increase in herd size heading into 2026.
Thu August 07, 2025
Approximately 13% of the cattle inventory is within an area experiencing drought compared to 14% last week.
Thu August 07, 2025
44% of Pasture & Range Conditions rated 'Good to Excellent' compared to 45% Last Week and 35% Last Year.
Tue August 05, 2025
73% of Corn Crop Condition rated as 'Good to Excellent' compared to 73% Last Week and 67% Last Year.
Tue August 05, 2025
Last week's Marketings were 20.5% lower than the 3 Year Average.
Mon August 04, 2025
Compared to last week, all classes of cattle and cattle futures were higher. The dressed beef cutouts and corn were lower.
Sat August 02, 2025
Weekly Beef Sales were down 49% with Exports down 2%.
Thu July 31, 2025
Approximately 14% of the cattle inventory is within an area experiencing drought compared to 15% last week.
Thu July 31, 2025
45% of Pasture & Range Conditions rated 'Good to Excellent' compared to 43% Last Week and 39% Last Year.
Tue July 29, 2025
73% of Corn Crop Condition rated as 'Good to Excellent' compared to 74% Last Week and 68% Last Year.