For the week, fed cattle trade in the South was 7.00 higher with Northern trade 5.00 higher. Feeder cattle and stocker calves traded about 5.00 higher.
Sat June 03, 2023
The Midwest, Northeast, Mid-Atlantic, and South saw a huge expansion of Abnormal Dryness (D1)
Thu June 01, 2023
Last week's Weekly Feeder & Stocker Cattle Marketings were 2.9% below the 3 Year Average.
Wed May 31, 2023
57% of Pasture & Range Conditions rated 'Fair to Very Poor' compared to 63% Last Week and 76% Last Year
Wed May 31, 2023
92% of Corn Crop Planted... 8% more than a year ago and 8% above the 5 year average.
Wed May 31, 2023
Increasingly tight cattle supplies suggest that margins at all levels above the cow-calf sector will be squeezed in the coming months.
Tue May 30, 2023
For the week, fed cattle trade in the South and North were both steady. Feeder cattle and stocker calves traded about 2.50 higher.
Mon May 29, 2023
Cattle slaughter totaled 2.54 million head, down 10 percent with average live weight down 19 lbs.
Thu May 25, 2023
In contrast, the Midwest and eastern Central Plains saw degradations and look warm and dry in the short-term.
Thu May 25, 2023
Total pounds of beef in freezers down 16 percent from last year; Pork up 6 percent.
Wed May 24, 2023
Last week's Weekly Feeder & Stocker Cattle Marketings were 7.8% below the 3 Year Average.
Mon May 22, 2023
63% of Pasture & Range Conditions rated 'Fair to Very Poor' compared to 66% Last Week and 78% Last Year
Mon May 22, 2023
81% of Corn Crop Planted... 16% more than a year ago and 6% above the 5 year average.
Mon May 22, 2023
USDA forecasts 2024 beef production to decline 8% from 2023 to 24.7 billion pounds.
Mon May 22, 2023
Modest herd expansion is possible next year with faster herd expansion after 2024.
Mon May 22, 2023
For the week, fed cattle trade in the South and North were both steady. Feeder cattle and stocker calves traded about 2.50 higher.
Sat May 20, 2023
Placements of fed cattle during April were 4 percent below April of 2022.
Fri May 19, 2023
There are many reasons why EIDs should not be mandated, but they can be summed up in one word… Freedom.
Fri May 19, 2023
The storms did miss a few spots, and the Northeast and Southeast have some new dryness, but overall it was a very wet week.
Thu May 18, 2023
Estimates indicate the number of cattle on feed, placed on feed, and marketed will all be lower than a year ago.
Wed May 17, 2023
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