Thu April 02, 2026
The U.S. has more than 26,000 feedlots but just 82 ‘Mega Feedlots’, with a capacity of 50,000 head or more, account for about 35% of the total cattle placed on feed, a signal of growing industry consolidation.
Drought in the Lower 48 States increased 6.6% since last week and 17.0% since last month.
Thu April 02, 2026
Secretary Rollins is signaling a possible reopening of the southern border to Mexican feeder cattle as officials work to manage the threat of the New World Screwworm.
Wed April 01, 2026
The Grazing Action Plan secures a more resilient future for grazing on public lands and protecting America's ranching heritage for generations to come.
Tue March 31, 2026
Producers surveyed across the United States intend to plant 95.3 million acres of corn in 2026, down 3% from last year.
Tue March 31, 2026
The number of feeder & stocker cattle marketed last week was 7.2% higher than the 3 Year Average.
Mon March 30, 2026
Total beef imports have increased sharply due to declining U.S. beef production and high prices as the current market developed.
Mon March 30, 2026
Fed cattle trade was steady with feeder cattle and stocker calves moderately higher. Cattle futures were higher, primarily due to sharply higher trade on Friday.
Sat March 28, 2026
Sentiment fell most sharply among middle and high-income households, as well as individuals with stock market exposure.
Fri March 27, 2026
Drought in the Lower 48 States increased 2.5% since last week and 9.7% since last month.
Thu March 26, 2026
Congress should now follow up by passing mandatory country-of-origin labeling (MCOOL)
Wed March 25, 2026
Total pounds of beef in freezers down 5 percent from last year with chicken down 2 percent.
Tue March 24, 2026
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins announced the launch of a national public awareness campaign to inform meat, poultry, and egg producers of the “Product of USA” voluntary labeling.
Tue March 24, 2026
Australian beef exports are projected to reach a record 2.3 million tonnes carcase weight in 2026, supported by record production and tight global supply.
Tue March 24, 2026
The number of feeder & stocker cattle marketed last week was 17.3% lower than the 3 Year Average.
Mon March 23, 2026
Even though farmers and ranchers are the foundation of food production, most of the economic value is created after products leave the farm.
Mon March 23, 2026
Increased beef imports are the market response to declining lean beef supplies due to decreased nonfed beef production since most beef imports are lean processing beef.
Mon March 23, 2026
Compared to last week, all classes of cattle, cattle futures, and boxed beef cutouts were moderately higher with corn slightly lower.
Sat March 21, 2026
Placements were up 4% with Marketings down 7%, the second lowest marketings for February since the series began in 1996.
Fri March 20, 2026
The purpose of this fund is to help victims of the wildfires in Nebraska and assist in disaster recovery, primarily in Garden, Morrill, Arthur, Keith and Grant counties.
Fri March 20, 2026
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