Wed May 20, 2026
Compared to last year, estimates indicate higher Cattle on Feed & Placements with lower Marketings.
Cargill cites ‘continued uncertainty’ as the reason for the May 20 lockout in Fort Morgan, stressing that the $33.4 million contract offer remains fair and competitive.
Wed May 20, 2026
USDA officials are increasing surveillance and sterile fly dispersal efforts as New World screwworm cases continue growing in Mexico near the Texas border.
Tue May 19, 2026
The number of feeder & stocker cattle marketed for the week ending 5/9/26 was 5.0% lower than the 3 Year Average.
Tue May 19, 2026
28% of Pasture & Range Conditions rated 'Good to Excellent' compared to 31% Last Week and 40% Last Year.
Mon May 18, 2026
76% of Corn Crop planted compared to 57% Last Week and the 5-Year Average of 70%.
Mon May 18, 2026
As recently as 2022, China/Hong Kong accounted for over 35 percent of global beef imports.
Mon May 18, 2026
Compared to last week, fed cattle traded higher with feeder cattle and stocker calves slightly lower. Cattle futures were mixed, boxed beef higher, and corn lower.
Sat May 16, 2026
The CME Group is expanding the daily trading limits for cattle futures, effective June 1, 2026, to accommodate high market volatility.
Fri May 15, 2026
Other topics include Trumps removal of Tariff-Rate Quotas (TRQ) rumors and NCBA lies and attacks.
Thu May 14, 2026
Drought in the Lower 48 States increased 0.9% since last week and 0.7% since last month.
Thu May 14, 2026
Over the past decade, the retail sector has been progressively increasing its markup price above the wholesale beef price.
Wed May 13, 2026
Market factors have put demand in command, marking a change from recent decades where agricultural markets were dominated by supply-side forces.
Wed May 13, 2026
President Trump is weighing a dual strategy of increasing foreign beef imports and backing new government aid so local ranchers can rebuild their depleted livestock herds.
Wed May 13, 2026
The number of feeder & stocker cattle marketed for the week ending 5/2/26 was 5.5% lower than the 3 Year Average.
Wed May 13, 2026
The 2026 cattle price forecast is increased from last month on recent data and tighter expected supplies.
Tue May 12, 2026
The food index has increased 3.2 percent over the past year with energy rising 17.9 percent.
Tue May 12, 2026
57% of Corn Crop planted compared to 38% Last Week and the 5-Year Average of 52%.
Mon May 11, 2026
31% of Pasture & Range Conditions rated 'Good to Excellent' compared to 30% Last Week and 36% Last Year.
Mon May 11, 2026
The USDA is already forecasting record U.S. beef imports in 2026, with much of the first-quarter supply coming from Brazil, Australia and Canada.
Mon May 11, 2026
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