Compared to last week, fed cattle trade in the Southern Plains was higher while Northern Plains trade was steady. Feeder cattle and stocker calves were higher with live cattle and feeder cattle futures lower.
Sat October 19, 2024
Weekly Beef Sales were down 3%; Weekly Exports down 5%.
Fri October 18, 2024
Cow/calf operators have access now to the new technology from Merck.
Thu October 17, 2024
45.02% of the Lower 48 States are in Drought, compared to 38.98% Last Week.
Thu October 17, 2024
Over 230,000 farms and ranches are up against a Jan. 1, 2025, deadline to file their detailed Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) with the Treasury Department.
Thu October 17, 2024
Last week's Marketings were 1.9% lower than the 3 Year Average.
Wed October 16, 2024
22% of Pasture & Range Conditions rated 'Good to Excellent' compared to 25% Last Week and 33% Last Year.
Tue October 15, 2024
47% of Corn Harvested compared to 30% last week and the 5 Year Average of 39%.
Tue October 15, 2024
Compared to last week, fed cattle trade in the Southern Plains and Northern Plains was higher with feeder cattle and stocker calves also higher.
Sat October 12, 2024
Cattle prices for 2024 are raised in the third and fourth quarters with price strength carried into the first quarter of 2025.
Fri October 11, 2024
Weekly Beef Sales and Beef Exports were both down.
Fri October 11, 2024
Organization calls out administration for wanting to pick "winners and losers."
Thu October 10, 2024
38.98% of the Lower 48 States are in Drought, compared to 31.50% Last Week.
Thu October 10, 2024
Move in slaughter and carcass weights through 2024 truly impressive.
Wed October 09, 2024
Feeder cattle prices continue to climb back from the August stock market and futures market corrections.
Tue October 08, 2024
25% of Pasture & Range Conditions rated 'Good to Excellent' compared to 26% Last Week and 35% Last Year.
Tue October 08, 2024
30% of Corn Harvested compared to 21% last week and the 5 Year Average of 27%.
Tue October 08, 2024
Last week's Marketings were 9.8% lower than the 3 Year Average.
Mon October 07, 2024
Compared to last week, fed cattle trade in the Southern Plains and Northern Plains was steady to slightly higher, as were feeder cattle and stocker calves.
Sat October 05, 2024
31.50% of the Lower 48 States are in Drought, compared to 34.10% Last Week.