One of the environmental factors that may aid in making the anthrax spores available to cattle is drought.
Tue May 31, 2022
The ground beef market plays a critical role to balance supply and demand for the vast array of products produced by the beef industry.
Mon May 30, 2022
For the week, slaughter cattle traded 1.00 to 2.00 lower with feeder cattle slightly higher and stocker calves about 1.50 lower. Live Cattle and Feeder Cattle futures were both higher. Dressed beef cutouts and corn were higher.
Sat May 28, 2022
R-CALF USA Welcomes Release of First of Three Proposed Rules to Improve Enforcement of Packers and Stockyards Act
Fri May 27, 2022
As of May 24, 2022, 42.41% of the U.S. and 50.66% of the lower 48 states are in drought.
Thu May 26, 2022
National weekly averages for wholesale beef cuts were much lower than the week leading into Memorial Day 2021.
Wed May 25, 2022
Total pounds of beef in freezers on April 30, 2022 was down 1 percent from the previous month and up 18 percent from last year.
Tue May 24, 2022
72% of Corn Acreage Planted compared to 5 Year Average of 79%
Mon May 23, 2022
78% of Pasture & Range Conditions rated Fair to Very Poor... Unchanged from last week
Mon May 23, 2022
Last week's Weekly Feeder & Stocker Cattle Marketings were 1% above the 3 Year Average.
Mon May 23, 2022
U.S. Forage Conditions are in the worst condition now of any May, in at least the last 35 years.
Mon May 23, 2022
For the week, slaughter cattle traded 2.00 to 4.00 lower with feeder cattle and stocker calves about 1.00 lower.
Sat May 21, 2022
This is the highest May 1st inventory since the series began in 1996.
Fri May 20, 2022
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service reported the population of Mexican gray wolves in the U.S. has increased for the sixth consecutive year.
Fri May 20, 2022
Beef production, at 2.33 billion pounds, was 1 percent below the previous year.
Thu May 19, 2022
As of May 17, 2022, 43.98% of the U.S. and 52.54% of the lower 48 states are in drought.
Thu May 19, 2022
When the U.S. Federal Reserve raises interest rates, the effects eventually trickle down to agriculture banks or lending, and the cattle market.
Wed May 18, 2022
Cattle on feed numbers are expected to decline slightly from last month with higher daily marketings and lower placements.
Wed May 18, 2022
49% of Corn Acreage Planted compared to 5 Year Average of 67%
Tue May 17, 2022
75% of Pasture & Range Conditions rated Fair to Very Poor compared to 78% last week.
Tue May 17, 2022
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