In 1980, the four largest beef packers accounted for 36 percent of all purchases of fed cattle and by 1995, it had increased to 81 percent.
Fri February 02, 2024
The theory behind the "Bullish/Bearish Indicator" is when the public reaches a consensus, they are usually wrong.
Fri February 02, 2024
The surprisingly large gain may be due to adjustments the government makes to smooth out seasonal swings in employment.
Fri February 02, 2024
The economic future looks bright for those in the cow-calf sector with inventory.
Thu February 01, 2024
The January 2024 Cattle Inventory is the smallest inventory since 1951.
Thu February 01, 2024
The 2023 calf crop in the United States was estimated at 33.6 million head, down 2 percent
Wed January 31, 2024
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
Economists polled by the Wall Street Journal had forecast a gain of 150,000.
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
Consumer confidence index rises to 114.8 in January from 108.0 as inflation slows and economy keeps growing.
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
The theory behind the "Bullish/Bearish Indicator" is when the public reaches a consensus, they are usually wrong.
Fri January 26, 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
What makes the plant unique is its Legacy Beef Co-op business model, in which co-op member producers could own a percentage of the company and brand.
Thu January 25, 2024
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