The average price this year was up 18.6 percent year over year and was up 62.6 percent over 2022 levels.
Mon December 23, 2024
Compared to last week, fed cattle trade was inactive in the Southern Plains with moderate Northern Plains trade mostly steady with last week. Feeder cattle and stocker calves made modest gains.
Sat December 21, 2024
Cattle on Feed, Placements, and Marketings all lower than 1 year ago.
Fri December 20, 2024
Even so, the PCE index drifted further away from 2% goal and inflation still hasn’t returned to low pre-pandemic levels.
Fri December 20, 2024
The theory behind the "Bullish/Bearish Indicator" is when the public reaches a consensus, they are usually wrong.
Fri December 20, 2024
November Beef Production down 3 Percent; Pork Production down 2 Percent
Thu December 19, 2024
Weekly Beef Sales were down 35% with Weekly Exports up 6%.
Thu December 19, 2024
Every state in the East saw improvements, as did large parts of the Midwest and South.
Thu December 19, 2024
Economic declines in China or Europe may lead to surplus oil supplies.
Thu December 19, 2024
The back-up option Johnson is examining is a ‘clean’ continuing resolution that would entail dropping the additional provisions including disaster aid and economic assistance for farmers.
Thu December 19, 2024
The high level of policy uncertainty facing rural industries adds to their already long list of headwinds and challenges.
Wed December 18, 2024
Compared to last year, estimates indicate Cattle on Feed, Placements, & Marketings will all be lower.
Tue December 17, 2024
As futures prices and options premiums change, so do LRP premiums.
Tue December 17, 2024
Last week's Marketings were 16.4% higher than the 3 Year Average.
Mon December 16, 2024
To resume shipments, Mexico must set up USDA-approved holding pens where inspectors will check cattle for screwworm before they cross the border.
Mon December 16, 2024
The red-hot feeder cattle market in December has prompted strong feeder cattle sales to end the year.
Mon December 16, 2024
Compared to last week, fed cattle trade in the Southern Plains and Northern Plains was higher, as were feeder cattle and stocker calves. Live cattle futures and feeder cattle futures also closed higher.
Sat December 14, 2024
Some imports may resume as soon as this month, once Mexico implements new trade protocols.
Fri December 13, 2024
Discussion of the Beef Checkoff corruption and the future of the industry.
Fri December 13, 2024
The theory behind the "Bullish/Bearish Indicator" is when the public reaches a consensus, they are usually wrong.
Fri December 13, 2024
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