Economic declines in China or Europe may lead to surplus oil supplies.
Thu December 19, 2024
The back-up option Johnson is examining is a ‘clean’ continuing resolution that would entail dropping the additional provisions including disaster aid and economic assistance for farmers.
Thu December 19, 2024
The high level of policy uncertainty facing rural industries adds to their already long list of headwinds and challenges.
Wed December 18, 2024
Compared to last year, estimates indicate Cattle on Feed, Placements, & Marketings will all be lower.
Tue December 17, 2024
As futures prices and options premiums change, so do LRP premiums.
Tue December 17, 2024
Last week's Marketings were 16.4% higher than the 3 Year Average.
Mon December 16, 2024
To resume shipments, Mexico must set up USDA-approved holding pens where inspectors will check cattle for screwworm before they cross the border.
Mon December 16, 2024
The red-hot feeder cattle market in December has prompted strong feeder cattle sales to end the year.
Mon December 16, 2024
Compared to last week, fed cattle trade in the Southern Plains and Northern Plains was higher, as were feeder cattle and stocker calves. Live cattle futures and feeder cattle futures also closed higher.
Sat December 14, 2024
Some imports may resume as soon as this month, once Mexico implements new trade protocols.
Fri December 13, 2024
Discussion of the Beef Checkoff corruption and the future of the industry.
Fri December 13, 2024
The theory behind the "Bullish/Bearish Indicator" is when the public reaches a consensus, they are usually wrong.
Fri December 13, 2024
Weekly Beef Sales were up with Weekly Exports up 5%.
Thu December 12, 2024
As of December 10, 2024, 36.79% of the U.S. and Puerto Rico and 43.98% of the lower 48 states are in drought.
Thu December 12, 2024
The cattle price forecast for 2025 is raised on tighter expected cattle and beef supplies with beef exports lowered based on tighter domestic supplies and less competitive prices.
Tue December 10, 2024
Last week's Marketings were 10.5% higher than the 3 Year Average.
Tue December 10, 2024
The sharp jump in total beef imports this year is in response to a 12.8 percent year over year decrease in nonfed beef production.
Mon December 09, 2024
Even before the Republican’s upcoming return to Washington, the country’s cattle industry has been in a deepening rut.
Mon December 09, 2024
Compared to 2 weeks ago, fed cattle trade in the Southern Plains and Northern Plains was higher, as were feeder cattle and stocker calves. Live cattle futures were mixed while feeder cattle futures closed higher.
Sat December 07, 2024
The theory behind the "Bullish/Bearish Indicator" is when the public reaches a consensus, they are usually wrong.
Fri December 06, 2024
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