Most cattle sectors have some seasonality in prices because of biology, growing seasons of feedstuffs, and climate.
Wed January 31, 2024
Several data sets support that feeding pregnant cows at dusk will increase the number of cows calving during the daytime.
Wed January 31, 2024
A larger cow requires more energy per day for maintenance and will consume more forage per day.
Tue January 30, 2024
All classes of cattle estimated to be lower than January of 2023.
Tue January 30, 2024
Last week's Feeder & Stocker Cattle Marketings were 17.9% higher than the 3 Year Average.
Mon January 29, 2024
Farm establishments receive a lower portion of dollars spent on food away from home because of the added costs of preparing and serving meals.
Mon January 29, 2024
Fed cattle trade in both the Southern & Northern Plains was higher, as were feeder cattle and stocker calves.
Sat January 27, 2024
Commercial red meat production up 2%; Beef production down 2%
Fri January 26, 2024
The Retail Beef Price increase in 2023 was actually less than the 20 year average.
Thu January 25, 2024
A pioneer of the Texas cattle-feeding industry, Engler has received numerous honors and recognition throughout his career, which include induction into the Meat Industry Hall of Fame and the Cattle Feeders Hall of Fame.
Thu January 25, 2024
23% of the U.S. cattle inventory is within areas experiencing drought, down 3% from last week.
Thu January 25, 2024
Total pounds of beef in freezers were up 6 percent from the previous month but down 11 percent from last year.
Wed January 24, 2024
The inventory of cattle on feed over 150 days remained sharply larger than that of the prior five years and will certainly impact the fed cattle through the first quarter.
Wed January 24, 2024
Last week's Feeder & Stocker Cattle Marketings were 52.3% lower than the 3 Year Average.
Mon January 22, 2024
The first few weeks of the New Year are always a challenge for cattle and beef markets.
Mon January 22, 2024
The program allows more meat processors to access better markets through USDA’s official beef quality grading and certification.
Mon January 22, 2024
Fed cattle trade in both the Southern & Northern Plains was at a standstill. Feeder cattle were 2.50 higher with stocker calves 3.00 higher.
Sat January 20, 2024
Placements down 4 percent; Marketings down 1 percent.
Fri January 19, 2024
26% of the U.S. cattle inventory is within areas experiencing drought, down 4% from last week.
Thu January 18, 2024
A Record Yield Is Projected for the 2023/24 U.S. Corn Crop.
Thu January 18, 2024
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