Business Basics: Your dependence level on high-priced input costs will dictate how aggressively you cull cows.
Mon August 22, 2022
Drought continues to force cattle to market sooner than planned.
Mon August 22, 2022
For the week, slaughter cattle trade was 2.00 to 4.00 higher with feeder cattle and stocker calves 3.00 to 1.50 higher, respectively.
Sat August 20, 2022
Number of cattle on feed is the second highest August 1 inventory since the series began in 1996.
Fri August 19, 2022
As of August 16, 2022, 41.23% of the U.S. and 49.18% of the lower 48 states are in drought.
Thu August 18, 2022
Strong consumer demand is being revealed in retail prices and strengthening the wholesale and farm level prices.
Wed August 17, 2022
Asian Longhorned Tick has been found to be a primary carrier for disease.
Tue August 16, 2022
79% of Pasture & Range Conditions rated 'Fair to Very Poor' compared to 76% Last Week.
Mon August 15, 2022
57% of Corn Condition rated at 'Good to Excellent' compared to 58% Last Week
Mon August 15, 2022
Last week's Weekly Feeder & Stocker Cattle Marketings were 15.1% above the 3 Year Average.
Mon August 15, 2022
Based on the USDA, Economic Research Service (ERS), feed expenses are the largest operating cost for cow-calf producers, comprising 75 percent of these costs.
Mon August 15, 2022
The total hay supply is projected to be down 3.4 percent year over year and is down 11.0 percent from the ten-year average.
Mon August 15, 2022
For the week, slaughter cattle trade was 3.00 to 4.00 higher with feeder cattle and stocker calves moderately higher.
Sat August 13, 2022
Cattle price forecasts for 2022 are raised while corn price received by producers is unchanged.
Fri August 12, 2022
As of August 9, 2022, 41.97% of the U.S. and 50.11% of the lower 48 states are in drought.
Thu August 11, 2022
Agricultural Land Values increased 12% in 2022, a percentage change not seen since 2006 when values increased 14% over the previous year.
Tue August 09, 2022
Certain plant species are more likely to accumulate nitrates.
Tue August 09, 2022
76% of Pasture & Range Conditions rated 'Fair to Very Poor' compared to 75% Last Week.
Mon August 08, 2022
58% of Corn Condition rated at 'Good to Excellent' compared to 61% Last Week
Mon August 08, 2022
Last week's Weekly Feeder & Stocker Cattle Marketings were 8.1% below the 3 Year Average.
Mon August 08, 2022
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