49% of Winter Wheat is in 'Good to Excellent' condition compared to 44% last week and the 5 Year Average of 48%.
Tue November 19, 2024
Last week's Marketings were 23.1% lower than the 3 Year Average.
Mon November 18, 2024
Compared to last week, fed cattle trade in the Southern Plains and Northern Plains was lower. Feeder cattle were slightly higher with stocker calves sharply higher.
Sat November 16, 2024
Weekly Beef Sales were up 78% with Weekly Exports up 10%.
Fri November 15, 2024
More November rain (and some snow) led to more drought improvement in the Central U.S
Thu November 14, 2024
Although bred cow prices have increased year over year, it is likely driven by overall supply factors, not necessarily demand for replacement females.
Wed November 13, 2024
95% of Corn Crop Harvested compared to 91% last week and the 5 Year Average of 84%.
Wed November 13, 2024
Last week's Marketings were 22.4% lower than the 3 Year Average.
Wed November 13, 2024
A discussion about the candidates for Secretary of Agriculture being pushed by the Corporate Ag media.
Tue November 12, 2024
The current state of tag availability in various states is setting this transition — and the livestock industry — up for failure.
Mon November 11, 2024
Compared to last week, fed cattle trade in the Southern Plains and Northern Plains was lower. Feeder cattle were lower with stocker calves slightly higher.
Sat November 09, 2024
For 2025, the beef production forecast is raised due to heavier expected dressed weights and higher expected steer and heifer slaughter.
Fri November 08, 2024
Weekly Beef Sales were down a marketing-year low 43% with Weekly Exports down 9%.
Fri November 08, 2024
A large swath of the Central U.S. saw good precipitation this past week
Thu November 07, 2024
91% of Corn Crop Harvested compared to 81% last week and the 5 Year Average of 75%.
Wed November 06, 2024
Despite the improvement in the main barometer indices, it’s clear producers financial situation deteriorated in 2024.
Wed November 06, 2024
Last week's Marketings were 4.1% lower than the 3 Year Average.
Mon November 04, 2024
Weekly Beef Sales were down 17%; Weekly Exports down 2%.
Mon November 04, 2024
Compared to last week, fed cattle trade in the Southern Plains was steady with Northern Plains trade lower. Feeder cattle and stocker calves were steady to slightly higher.
Sat November 02, 2024
NCLA Sues to Stop USDA’s Illegal, Unnecessary Rule Mandating Electronic Eartags for Cattle and Bison
APHIS’s rule imposes punishing new financial and practical burdens, particularly on smaller and independent cattle producers.
Fri November 01, 2024
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