The small inventory of beef heifers calving in 2025 suggests that little, if any, growth in the beef cow herd is likely.
Mon February 03, 2025
Protocols ensure safe movement of animals while mitigating threat of New World Screwworm.
Mon February 03, 2025
Compared to last week, fed cattle trade in Southern Plains was higher with Northern Plains trade steady. Feeder cattle and stocker calves were both higher for the week.
Sat February 01, 2025
All cattle and calves, beef cows, and beef replacement heifers were all down 1 percent.
Fri January 31, 2025
The theory behind the "Bullish/Bearish Indicator" is when the public reaches a consensus, they are usually wrong.
Fri January 31, 2025
Four new beef processing plants, with combined capacity to process nearly 9,000 head daily, are scheduled to open in 2025 & 2026.
Thu January 30, 2025
A new protocol has been developed which will soon allow importation of cattle from Mexico.
Thu January 30, 2025
For the third week in a row, drought worsened in central Texas, the Southwest, and central/southern California.
Thu January 30, 2025
Most sustainable improvements in cardiovascular markers, such as LDL cholesterol, were seen with a consistent balanced diet that included lean red meat from beef or pork.
Wed January 29, 2025
As a proportion of total slaughter, heifer and cow slaughter declined by almost 2 percentage points from 2023.
Tue January 28, 2025
Last week's Marketings were 8.0% lower than the 3 Year Average.
Tue January 28, 2025
EarthJustice states that industrial agriculture doesn’t feed the world. It feeds itself, perpetuating a cycle of overproduction, sickness, and environmental degradation
Mon January 27, 2025
Total pounds of beef in freezers were up 4 percent from the previous month but down 5 percent from last year.
Mon January 27, 2025
The decrease in heifers on feed is not yet enough to suggest a sustained downtrend in heifer feeding.
Mon January 27, 2025
Compared to last week, fed cattle trade in Southern Plains was steady to 1.00 higher with Northern Plains trade 6.00 to 8.00 higher. Feeder cattle and stocker calves were both higher for the week.
Sat January 25, 2025
Cattle on Feed and Placements lower with Marketing2 higher.
Fri January 24, 2025
The U.S. Supreme Court’s decision will allow enforcement of the act to move forward.
Fri January 24, 2025
The theory behind the "Bullish/Bearish Indicator" is when the public reaches a consensus, they are usually wrong.
Fri January 24, 2025
Slaughter cattle average live weight was up 30 pounds from the previous year at 1,431 pounds.
Thu January 23, 2025
Drought worsened again in central Texas, the Southwest, and Southern California.