48.01% of the U.S. and 57.30% of the lower 48 states are in drought.
Thu April 07, 2022
Producers continue to say that they expect their farm’s financial performance to decline in 2022 compared to 2021.
Wed April 06, 2022
Last week's Weekly Feeder & Stocker Cattle Marketings were 10.9% below the 3 Year Average.
Mon April 04, 2022
Reported retail prices in February were up 14 to nearly 16 percent year over year for beef, pork and broilers.
Mon April 04, 2022
For the week, slaughter cattle were steady to 1.00 higher with feeders & stockers 1.50 to 2.50 higher. Live Cattle futures were lower with Feeder Cattle futures mixed.
Sun April 03, 2022
New Emergency Livestock Relief benefits to be delivered through two-phased approach; compensation for 2021 forage losses.
Thu March 31, 2022
U.S. Farmers expect to Plant More Soybeans and less Corn Acreage - Corn & Soybeans Stocks Up & Wheat Down
Thu March 31, 2022
Nationwide drought coverage decreased for the third week in a row with 57.97% of the lower 48 states in drought.
Thu March 31, 2022
Researchers at KSU said hemp could be a natural way to decrease stress-related respiratory infections and other ailments when cattle are being transported or weaned off their mothers.
Thu March 31, 2022
The current captive supply arrangements are akin to packer ownership and control of cattle.
Wed March 30, 2022
Replacement heifers should have 65% of their mature weight by 14-15 months of age.
Tue March 29, 2022
Increasing price discovery will give producers more control and better information when they sell their livestock.
Tue March 29, 2022
Last week's Weekly Feeder & Stocker Cattle Marketings were 5.8% below the 3 Year Average.
Mon March 28, 2022
The bulge in February feedlot placements will likely be offset by sharply lower March placements.
Mon March 28, 2022
For the week, cash cattle prices were steady to slightly higher with the futures mixed. Dressed beef continued its seasonal climb with corn and wheat sharply higher.
Sat March 26, 2022
This is the highest March 1 inventory since the series began in 1996.
Fri March 25, 2022
Beef production, at 2.25 billion pounds, was 7 percent above the previous year.
Thu March 24, 2022
As of March 22, 2022, 58.3% of the lower 48 states are in drought.
Thu March 24, 2022
Total pounds of beef in freezers at a record level for February; Up 1 percent from January and up 4 percent from last year.
Thu March 24, 2022
Calves born early March averaged about 13% heavier at 180 days of age than those born early May.
Wed March 23, 2022
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