High cattle prices for a period of time are necessary to allow cattle ranches to recover, rebuild, and prepare for the next cattle cycle.
Mon October 27, 2025
Bill reaffirms that the WTO cannot limit America’s right to label U.S. beef and increases penalties for false “Product of USA” claims.
Mon October 27, 2025
Fed cattle trade was lower, as were feeder cattle and stocker calves. Cattle futures were sharply lower with the dressed beef cutouts higher.
Sat October 25, 2025
The theory behind the "Bullish/Bearish Consensus" indicator is when the public reaches a consensus, they are usually wrong.
Fri October 24, 2025
Approximately 27% of the cattle inventory is within an area experiencing drought, unchanged from last week.
Thu October 23, 2025
USDA announces a suite of actions to strengthen the American beef industry, reinforcing and prioritizing the American rancher’s critical role in the national security of the United States.
Wed October 22, 2025
The admonition came after some ranchers have openly criticized Trump’s proposal to import beef from Argentina.
Wed October 22, 2025
We must explain and debunk the theory that increased imports equal cheap beef to the consumers.
Wed October 22, 2025
At most, Argentine beef might have a very slight (and probably undetectable) impact of moderating expected future increases in U.S. ground beef prices.
Mon October 20, 2025
As domestic beef consumption has increased, imports captured more of that increase and domestic production captured less.
Fri October 17, 2025
The theory behind the "Bullish/Bearish Consensus" indicator is when the public reaches a consensus, they are usually wrong.
Fri October 17, 2025
President Trump said his administration had struck an agreement to bring down the price of beef for consumers.
Fri October 17, 2025
Approximately 27% of the cattle inventory is within an area experiencing drought compared to 25% last week.
Thu October 16, 2025
Ranchers and agricultural advocates warn the nation’s cattle industry is in dire straits as Walmart and Brazilian-based JBS expand in US market.
Wed October 15, 2025
Last week's Marketings were 4.0% lower than the 3 Year Average.
Tue October 14, 2025
Wholesale and retail beef prices should be supported by strong demand and continued decreases in beef production.
Tue October 14, 2025
The total settlement amount is $87.5 million, though both companies continue to deny any wrongdoing.
Sat October 11, 2025
Cash prices for all classes of cattle were higher with cattle futures and the dressed beef cutouts also higher.
Sat October 11, 2025
Exports to the US, Brazil's second-largest beef market year-to-date, fell 41% in September to $102.9 million.
Fri October 10, 2025
Topics discussed: How the push for efficiency has harmed rural America and destroyed independent farmers and ranchers and America's biggest feedyard and the harm it does.