Since the start of the year, the cutter cow price has risen $31.47 per cwt (36%).
Thu May 30, 2024
12.55% of the Lower 48 States are in Drought, unchanged from Last Week.
Thu May 30, 2024
GDP shows U.S. economy grew just 1.3% in the first quarter instead of 1.6% as reported by the government in April.
Thu May 30, 2024
48% of Pasture & Range Conditions rated 'Good to Excellent' compared to 49% Last Week and 43% Last Year.
Wed May 29, 2024
83% of Corn Crop planted compared to 89% last year and the 5 Year Average of 82%; 58% of Corn Crop emerged compared to 66% last year and the 5 Year Average of 58%.
Wed May 29, 2024
Last week's Marketings were 10.1% higher than the 3 Year Average.
Tue May 28, 2024
Feedlot inventories are expected to decrease seasonally for another three months or so.
Tue May 28, 2024
The rancher was feeding hay to cattle when the strike hit the trailer he was standing on, killing him and knocking 100 cows off their feet.
Mon May 27, 2024
Bird flu has been detected in beef from a single sickened dairy cow and was not allowed to enter the nation's supply and USDA says beef remains safe to eat.
Sat May 25, 2024
Compared to last week, fed cattle trade in the Southern Plains and Northern Plains was higher, as were feeder cattle and stocker calves.
Sat May 25, 2024
Beef, pork, and chicken in cold storage are all down from last year.
Fri May 24, 2024
Cattle on feed and placements lower with marketings sharply higher.
Fri May 24, 2024
The theory behind the "Bullish/Bearish Indicator" is when the public reaches a consensus, they are usually wrong.
Fri May 24, 2024
Beef production was 11 percent above last year; Pork production up 9 percent.
Thu May 23, 2024
Weekly Beef Sales were up 42%; Weekly Exports, a marketing year high, were up 11%.
Thu May 23, 2024
Similar to the Texas case, the patient in Michigan only reported eye symptoms.
Thu May 23, 2024
12.55% of the Lower 48 States are in Drought compared to 13.98% Last Week.
Thu May 23, 2024
Exports accounted for 15% of total March beef production
Wed May 22, 2024
There have been roughly 330 thousand fewer feeder and stocker cattle sold at auction so far in 2024 than in the same time period of 2023.
Wed May 22, 2024
Estimates indicate Cattle on Feed & Placed on Feed will be lower with Marketings higher than last year.