Compared to 2 weeks ago, fed cattle trade in Southern Plains and Northern Plains was higher. Live cattle and feeder cattle futures were both higher, as were the dressed beef cutouts.
Sat January 04, 2025
The theory behind the "Bullish/Bearish Indicator" is when the public reaches a consensus, they are usually wrong.
Fri January 03, 2025
As we head into 2025, southern California and parts of the Southwest are seeing conditions worsen.
Thu January 02, 2025
The cattle market ended 2024 on a high note and more of the same may be on the way in 2025.
Thu January 02, 2025
Based on the assumption that Mexican feeder cattle will be absent from the U.S. supply chain in 2025, the price forecast is raised $15 from last month to $272.50 per cwt.
Mon December 30, 2024
The Fifth Circuit’s order effectively halts all CTA filing deadlines (again) until after the oral argument scheduled for March 25, 2025..
Mon December 30, 2024
Much of 2024 was occupied with producers looking for indications of heifer retention. With no indications of heifer retention at the end of 2024, the new year starts with the same question.
Mon December 30, 2024
China’s Commerce Ministry stated that the sharp increase in import volumes have “seriously damaged” China’s domestic cattle & beef industry.
Fri December 27, 2024
The theory behind the "Bullish/Bearish Indicator" is when the public reaches a consensus, they are usually wrong.
Fri December 27, 2024
The Corporate Transparency Act requires millions of businesses, including farmers and ranchers, to file complex paperwork with the federal government under penalty of severe fines and jailtime.
Tue December 24, 2024
Total pounds of beef in freezers were up 2 percent from the previous month but down 4 percent from last year.
Mon December 23, 2024
The average price this year was up 18.6 percent year over year and was up 62.6 percent over 2022 levels.
Mon December 23, 2024
Compared to last week, fed cattle trade was inactive in the Southern Plains with moderate Northern Plains trade mostly steady with last week. Feeder cattle and stocker calves made modest gains.
Sat December 21, 2024
Cattle on Feed, Placements, and Marketings all lower than 1 year ago.
Fri December 20, 2024
Even so, the PCE index drifted further away from 2% goal and inflation still hasn’t returned to low pre-pandemic levels.
Fri December 20, 2024
The theory behind the "Bullish/Bearish Indicator" is when the public reaches a consensus, they are usually wrong.
Fri December 20, 2024
November Beef Production down 3 Percent; Pork Production down 2 Percent
Thu December 19, 2024
Weekly Beef Sales were down 35% with Weekly Exports up 6%.
Thu December 19, 2024
Every state in the East saw improvements, as did large parts of the Midwest and South.
Thu December 19, 2024
Economic declines in China or Europe may lead to surplus oil supplies.
Thu December 19, 2024
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