Pork production forecast to remain level and chicken meat production to increase +2% from last year.
Wed July 24, 2024
55 percent of U.S. farms with beef cows have fewer than 20 beef cows while less than 1 percent have 1,000 or more beef cows.
Tue July 23, 2024
40% of Pasture & Range Conditions rated 'Good to Excellent' compared to 41% Last Week and 44% Last Year.
Mon July 22, 2024
67% of Corn Crop rated as Good to Excellent compared to 68% last week and 57% last year.
Mon July 22, 2024
Last week's Marketings were 37.4% lower than the 3 Year Average.
Mon July 22, 2024
Feedlot placements have decreased with the twelve-month moving-average for June at the lowest level since April 2017.
Mon July 22, 2024
Fed cattle trade in the Southern Plains was steady with Northern Plains trade lower. Feeder cattle and stocker calves were both lower.
Sat July 20, 2024
Cattle on Feed higher with Placements and Marketings lower compared to 2023.
Fri July 19, 2024
Weekly Beef Sales were up 85%; Weekly Exports were up 9%.
Thu July 18, 2024
20.55% of the Lower 48 States are in Drought, compared to 19.43% Last Week.
Thu July 18, 2024
Please call your U.S. Representative as soon as possible and urge them to vote YES on Rep. Hageman’s amendment.
Wed July 17, 2024
Increased U.S. Corn Production Lifts the 2024/25 Feed Grain Supply Projection.
Wed July 17, 2024
Compared to last year, estimates indicate Cattle on Feed will be higher with Placements & Marketings lower.
Tue July 16, 2024
41% of Pasture & Range Conditions rated 'Good to Excellent' compared to 44% Last Week and 47% Last Year.
Tue July 16, 2024
68% of Corn Crop rated as Good to Excellent compared to 68% last week and 57% last year.
Tue July 16, 2024
Last week's Marketings were 12.7% higher than the 3 Year Average.
Mon July 15, 2024
Cattle and beef markets often struggle in the period after July 4 until mid-August or so.
Mon July 15, 2024
Fed cattle trade in the Southern Plains was lower with Northern Plains trade steady. Feeder cattle and stocker calves were slightly higher.
Sat July 13, 2024
For 2024, cattle prices are raised on recent price data and expectations that demand for fed cattle will remain firm.
Fri July 12, 2024
A factor driving the reduction in beef cow slaughter is higher calf prices, which has many cattle producers attempting to grow their cattle herds.
Fri July 12, 2024
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