Feedlot inventories are just beginning to fall and are likely to continue decreasing at least through 2023, pushing fed prices higher.
Mon April 10, 2023
Beef exports totaled 105,057 mt in February, down 3% from a year ago, while export value dropped 16% to $757.8 million.
Fri April 07, 2023
There are no current mRNA vaccines licensed for use in beef cattle in the United States.
Thu April 06, 2023
Cattle currently on feed are far more current than the last couple of years.
Thu April 06, 2023
Effective June 11, unless using a product labeled for reimplantation, only one implant may be used per production phase.
Thu April 06, 2023
This week, 28.23% of the lower 48 states are in drought, down from 30.68% last week.
Thu April 06, 2023
Given that feed costs are already at extremely high levels, the size of the 2023 corn crop will be critical.
Wed April 05, 2023
Saturday slaughter could more than a catch-up day, but could also be a strategy to increase slaughter when the price spread is increasing.
Wed April 05, 2023
This will be the first decrease in total red meat and poultry production since a 1.2% drop in 2014.
Wed April 05, 2023
Farmer sentiment weakened again in March as the Purdue University-CME Group Ag Economy Barometer fell 8 points to a reading of 117.
Wed April 05, 2023
The bill also limits the amount of money that can be awarded.
Tue April 04, 2023
Grass tetany occurs when circulating Magnesium (Mg) is low in the beef animal.
Mon April 03, 2023
Last week's Weekly Feeder & Stocker Cattle Marketings were 24.6% above the 3 Year Average.
Mon April 03, 2023
Assuming drought conditions show significant improvement, bred cow and heifer prices will likely increase dramatically, beginning, perhaps this fall, and into 2024.
Mon April 03, 2023
Ranchers have a reasonable expectation of transparency and predictability with dealing with the BLM, and this proposed rule falls short on both accounts.
Mon April 03, 2023
Fed cattle in the South traded 3.00 higher with dressed trade in the North 6.00 higher. Feeder cattle & stocker calves traded 3.00 and 2.00 higher respectively.
Sat April 01, 2023
Soybean Stocks Down 13 Percent; All Wheat Stocks Down 8 Percent
Fri March 31, 2023
The theory behind the "Bullish/Bearish Consensus" indicator is when the public reaches a consensus, they are usually wrong.
Fri March 31, 2023
Because the extreme short supply is loaded to the second half of 2023, a normal summer low may be unlikely if not impossible.
Thu March 30, 2023
This week, 30.68% of the lower 48 states are in drought, down from 34.54% last week.