Last week's Weekly Feeder & Stocker Cattle Marketings were 15.1% below the 3 Year Average.
Mon August 21, 2023
Fed cattle trade in the Southern Plains was 1.00 lower with trade in the North 2.00 lower. Feeder cattle and stocker calves were about 2.50 higher.
Sat August 19, 2023
Placements down 8% and Marketings down 5%.
Fri August 18, 2023
The theory behind the "Bullish/Bearish Indicator" is when the public reaches a consensus, they are usually wrong.
Fri August 18, 2023
Across two decades, the overall number of cow-calf operations in the United States decreased by 19 percent.
Thu August 17, 2023
Drought expanded over Texas and Louisiana while the Central Plains and Midwest saw improvements.
Thu August 17, 2023
Estimates indicate the number of cattle on feed, placed on feed, and marketed will all be lower than a year ago.
Wed August 16, 2023
The bait is lethal to feral swine but has minimal impact on the environment and nontarget species.
Tue August 15, 2023
40% of Pasture & Range Conditions rated 'Good to Excellent' compared to 38% Last Week and 21% Last Year.
Mon August 14, 2023
59% of Corn Crop rated as Good to Excellent Condition compared to 57% last week and 57% last year.
Mon August 14, 2023
Last week's Weekly Feeder & Stocker Cattle Marketings were 1.6% above the 3 Year Average.
Mon August 14, 2023
Wheat forage production conditions are only some of the challenges for winter wheat stocker producers.
Mon August 14, 2023
Fed cattle trade in the Southern Plains was 1.00 higher with trade in the North steady. Feeder cattle were 1.00 higher with stocker calves 2.00 higher.
Sat August 12, 2023
Beef production is raised, reflecting higher expected placements in late 2023 and early 2024.
Fri August 11, 2023
Drought Improvement in the Central Plains & Midwest; Heat and dryness degrades the Southwest, Texas, Louisiana.
Thu August 10, 2023
57% of Corn Crop rated as Good to Excellent Condition compared to 55% last week and 58% last year.
Mon August 07, 2023
38% of Pasture & Range Conditions rated 'Good to Excellent' compared to 39% Last Week and 24% Last Year.
Mon August 07, 2023
Last week's Weekly Feeder & Stocker Cattle Marketings were 18.1% below the 3 Year Average.
Mon August 07, 2023
Despite sharply higher cattle prices this year, there is no data to suggest heifer retention or enough decrease in beef cow slaughter to initiate herd expansion.
Mon August 07, 2023
Processors would incur a $5,000 fine per pound of beef incorrectly labeled.