For the week, fed cattle trade in the South was steady with Northern trade 1.00 lower. Feeder cattle and stocker calves were about 7.00 lower.
Sat October 28, 2023
The Southwest and South/Southeast saw the greatest degradations this week.
Thu October 26, 2023
Total pounds of beef in freezers were up 6 percent from the previous month but down 13 percent from last year.
Wed October 25, 2023
The sharply higher subsidy on LRP premiums has been the primary driver of the increase in sales and coverage.
Tue October 24, 2023
59% of Corn Crop harvested compared to 45% last week, 59% last year, and the 5-Year Average of 54%.
Tue October 24, 2023
Last week's Weekly Feeder & Stocker Cattle Marketings were 4.5% above than 3 Year Average.
Mon October 23, 2023
This latest Cattle on Feed report may be taken as bearish for cattle markets in the short term, but it is certainly bullish for cattle markets in the coming years.
Mon October 23, 2023
For the week, fed cattle trade in the South was 2.00 higher with Northern trade steady. Feeder cattle were 2.00 lower and stocker calves were about 1.00 higher.
Sat October 21, 2023
Placements up 6% and Marketings down 11%.
Fri October 20, 2023
September Red Meat Production Down 7%; Beef Production Down 10%
Thu October 19, 2023
In general, the northern U.S. and Gulf Coast saw improvements, while areas in between worsened.
Thu October 19, 2023
Program aims to help producers optimize heifer development and reproductive efficiency.
Wed October 18, 2023
Fed steer price projections are unchanged from last month while prices for feeder steers are projected higher in fourth-quarter 2023 and first-half 2024.
Wed October 18, 2023
Estimates indicate the number of Cattle on Feed and Marketings will be lower with Placements higher than a year ago.
Wed October 18, 2023
33% of Pasture & Range Conditions rated 'Good to Excellent' compared to 35% Last Week and 23% Last Year.
Tue October 17, 2023
45% of Corn Crop harvested compared to 34% last week, 43% last year, and the 5-Year Average of 42%.
Tue October 17, 2023
Last week's Weekly Feeder & Stocker Cattle Marketings were 0.2% above than 3 Year Average.
Mon October 16, 2023
The overall decline in beef production means that ground beef supplies will be smaller and prices higher going forward.
Mon October 16, 2023
For the week, fed cattle trade in the South was 1.00 higher with Northern trade 3.00 higher. Feeder cattle and stocker calves were about 1.00 lower.
Sat October 14, 2023
Bovine respiratory disease costs the cattle industry around $1 billion each year in prevention, management and treatment fees, as well as in herd losses.
Fri October 13, 2023
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