Beef prices below 2021 levels, but remain historically higher
Mon December 19, 2022
For the week, slaughter cattle traded 1.00 higher in the South and steady in the North. Feeder and stocker cattle traded higher.
Sat December 17, 2022
As of December 13, 2022, 44.51% of the U.S. and Puerto Rico and 53.20% of the lower 48 states are in drought.
Thu December 15, 2022
Current feed prices are preventing calf markets from reaching price levels they would reach in a more normal feed cost environment.
Wed December 14, 2022
FDA's objective is to slow antimicrobial resistance and preserve the effectiveness of antimicrobials for fighting disease.
Wed December 14, 2022
The melatonin additive tended to improve birth weights and significantly improved weaning and post-weaning weights of calves.
Wed December 14, 2022
The forecasted corn season-average farm price for 2022/23—of $6.70 per bushel—fell $0.10 from the November forecast.
Wed December 14, 2022
Last week's Weekly Feeder & Stocker Cattle Marketings were 6.8% above the 3 Year Average.
Tue December 13, 2022
Changes in beef production and consumption will impact global beef exports and imports in the coming year.
Mon December 12, 2022
For the week, slaughter cattle ended the week 1.00 lower while feeder and stocker cattle traded higher.
Sat December 10, 2022
For 2023, the beef forecast is unchanged, with offsetting first and second quarter changes.
Fri December 09, 2022
As costs escalate, producers need to know their costs.
Thu December 08, 2022
46.41% of the U.S. and Puerto Rico and 55.48% of the lower 48 states are in drought
Thu December 08, 2022
Mid-term election outcome does little to boost farmer sentiment.
Wed December 07, 2022
USDA expects to have a working pilot available in early 2023.
Tue December 06, 2022
Last week's Weekly Feeder & Stocker Cattle Marketings were 0.8% above the 3 Year Average.
Tue December 06, 2022
USDA projects more pork, chicken and turkey will all be available next year than in 2022.
Mon December 05, 2022
For the week, slaughter cattle traded 4.00 higher in the South and 3.00 higher in the North. Both Live Cattle futures and Feeder Cattle Futures were lower.
Sat December 03, 2022
Beef and veal prices were the only food category to experience a decline year over year.
Fri December 02, 2022
The prices of complements and substitutes will affect beef demand.