For the week, slaughter cattle in the South were 4.00 higher with trade in the North 6.00 higher. Feeder and stocker cattle were 2.50 to 6.00 higher respectively.
Sat February 11, 2023
The first observation is that cattle prices are likely to increase and be strong for at least three years.
Fri February 10, 2023
When adjusted for inflation, 2023 net farm income is expected to decrease $30.5 billion (18.2%).
Thu February 09, 2023
This week, 41.88% of the lower 48 states are in drought.
Thu February 09, 2023
Regulations cover all medically important antimicrobials that are used in food-producing and companion animals.
Thu February 09, 2023
Rural inflation is typically higher than urban inflation, with price increases lingering longer than in cities.
Wed February 08, 2023
For 2023, cattle prices are raised on expected strength in demand for fed cattle in the face of tightening feedlot numbers.
Wed February 08, 2023
Feeder prices also very well may spike above 2014 record levels once producers shift to retaining heifers for herd rebuilding.
Wed February 08, 2023
Last week's Weekly Feeder & Stocker Cattle Marketings were 10.5% below the 3 Year Average.
Mon February 06, 2023
Ranchers are afraid foot and mouth disease, a highly contagious virus affecting livestock like cows and sheep, could cross the southern border.
Mon February 06, 2023
For the week, slaughter cattle were steady while feeder and stocker cattle traded higher. Live Cattle futures and Feeder Cattle futures were higher.
Sat February 04, 2023
The bill would establish minimum levels of fed cattle purchases made through approved pricing mechanisms.
Fri February 03, 2023
The best treatment for a calf lacking vigor is to give 2 to 3 liters of colostrum from the mother within the first 4 hours of life.
Fri February 03, 2023
USDA continues laying foundation for more and better markets with launch of Pilot Cattle Contracts Library.
Thu February 02, 2023
This week, 42.65% of the lower 48 states are in drought.
Thu February 02, 2023
Beef cows, at 28.9 million head, were down 4 percent from a year ago.
Thu February 02, 2023
This indicates that no significant cowherd expansion is underway.
Wed February 01, 2023
Beef cows, at 28.9 million head, were down 4 percent from a year ago.
Wed February 01, 2023
Beef cows, at 28.9 million head, were down 4 percent from a year ago.
Tue January 31, 2023
Last week's Weekly Feeder & Stocker Cattle Marketings were 9.0% below the 3 Year Average.
Mon January 30, 2023
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