The contraction part of the cattle cycle depends on drought conditions.
Thu October 06, 2022
As of October 4, 2022, 44.04% of the U.S. and 52.55% of the lower 48 states are in drought.
Thu October 06, 2022
These results stand in contrast with future expectations in September which was only 2% weaker than a year ago.
Wed October 05, 2022
First and foremost, drought rarely kills well-managed pasture plants.
Tue October 04, 2022
Both Corn Crop Condition & Harvesting are running behind last year.
Mon October 03, 2022
Last week's Weekly Feeder & Stocker Cattle Marketings were 2.4% below the 3 Year Average.
Mon October 03, 2022
It is hard to over-state the complex and ever-growing role of beef exports and imports.
Mon October 03, 2022
For the week, slaughter cattle were 1.00 lower in the South and steady in the North. Feeder cattle and stocker calves were 3.50 and 2.50 lower, respectively. Both Live Cattle & Feeder Cattle Futures were lower.
Sat October 01, 2022
As of September 27, 2022, 42.65% of the U.S. and 50.88% of the lower 48 states are in drought.
Thu September 29, 2022
86 percent of American voters support the American Beef Labeling Act that reinstates mandatory country of origin labeling for beef.
Thu September 29, 2022
Both Corn Crop Condition & Harvesting running behind last year.
Tue September 27, 2022
Drought Conditions in Western States in summers of 2021 & 2022 were the most intense in 20 years.
Tue September 27, 2022
74% of Pasture & Range Conditions rated 'Fair to Very Poor' compared to 72% Last Week.
Mon September 26, 2022
Last week's Weekly Feeder & Stocker Cattle Marketings were 10.1% below the 3 Year Average.
Mon September 26, 2022
Feedlot production, cattle slaughter and beef production are all expected to decrease sharply in 2023.
Mon September 26, 2022
Infestation of the Longhorned tick can lead to possible transmission of bovine theileriosis, a disease that kills red blood cells in cattle.
Mon September 26, 2022
For the week, slaughter cattle were 2.00 to 3.00 higher with feeder cattle and stocker calves 1.00 to 2.00 lower. Live Cattle & Feeder Cattle Futures and corn were lower.
Sat September 24, 2022
Number of cattle on feed is the second highest September 1 inventory since the series began in 1996.
Fri September 23, 2022
Commercial red meat production & Beef production up 5% in August
Thu September 22, 2022
Compared to a year ago, total pounds of beef in freezers is up 24 percent from last year.
Thu September 22, 2022
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