Estimates indicate the number of Cattle on Feed will be slightly higher with Placements sharply lower.
Tue February 20, 2024
As inventories and slaughter weights climb, commercial beef production grows by 11.3 percent over the projection period with cattle prices declining by 20 percent or more.
Tue February 20, 2024
The short answer is yes, assuming adequate quantity and quality, snow can help offset the consumption of regular water; however, snow shouldn’t be relied on as the sole water source.
Mon February 19, 2024
Beef production is projected to decrease roughly 5 percent year over in 2024.
Mon February 19, 2024
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration recently changed guidance for using implants in beef cattle after June 2023.
Mon February 19, 2024
Fed cattle trade in the Southern Plains was higher and steady in the Northern Plains. Both feeder cattle and stocker calves were higher. Live cattle futures and feeder cattle futures were mixed.
Sat February 17, 2024
19.46% of the Lower 48 States are in Drought compared to 21.22% Last Week
Thu February 15, 2024
Cattle rancher Shad Sullivan discusses how calls for a reduction in meat consumption could impact the nation.
Thu February 15, 2024
Per capita consumption of beef is forecast at the lowest level in 9 years for 2024 but is projected to increase 2.6 pounds by 2033.
Thu February 15, 2024
Cattle sector expected to see lower returns as operating expenses increase.
Thu February 15, 2024
The average age of all producers was 58.1, up 0.6 years from 2017.
Wed February 14, 2024
The season-average price received by corn farmers is unchanged at $4.80 per bushel.
Tue February 13, 2024
Last week's Feeder & Stocker Cattle Marketings were 30.4% higher than the 3 Year Average.
Mon February 12, 2024
Statistically, impulse heifer breeding is about 80 percent more variable than planned heifer breeding.
Mon February 12, 2024
Fed cattle trade in both the Southern & Northern Plains was higher, as were feeder cattle and stocker calves. Live cattle futures and feeder cattle futures were also higher.
Sat February 10, 2024
Why farmers and ranchers have to reject the idea of measuring their carbon emissions.
Fri February 09, 2024
An analysis indicates that wolves are not at risk of extinction in the West now or in the foreseeable future.
Fri February 09, 2024
For 2024, cattle prices are raised on expected strength in first-half demand for fed cattle in the face of tightening feedlot numbers
Thu February 08, 2024
The forecasted 2024 NFI decrease follows a decrease of $37.2 billion from 2022 to $159.2 billion in 2023.
Thu February 08, 2024
16% of the U.S. cattle inventory is within areas experiencing drought, down 2% from last week.
Thu February 08, 2024
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