Placements in feedlots during December totaled 1.96 million head, 6 percent above 2020, the highest for December since the series began in 1996.
Fri January 21, 2022
Beef production, at 2.36 billion pounds, was 1 percent above the previous year. Cattle slaughter totaled 2.82 million head, up 1 percent from December 2020.
Thu January 20, 2022
It was another dry week out West. The very wet December helped, but more precipitation is needed. Drought in the Southern Plains continues to worsen.
Thu January 20, 2022
Tying cattle prices to a wholesale beef value index will not restore the competitive market forces that has been purged from the market due to severe structural deficiencies.
Thu January 20, 2022
Livestock Outlook: An increase in demand or a decrease in supply brings a price increase, not a shortage.
Wed January 19, 2022
Upcoming January reports provide confirmation of what did happen last year and provides some information that helps to shape expectations for this year.
Tue January 18, 2022
The 2021/22 U.S. corn crop is projected to total 15,115 million bushels—a 53-million-bushel increase from the December projection.
Mon January 17, 2022
There is data indicating feeding cows at dusk will increase the number of cows calving during the day time.
Mon January 17, 2022
For the week, slaughter cattle were 1.00 to 2.00 lower with feeder cattle slightly lower and stocker cattle slightly higher.
Sat January 15, 2022
Hay prices were unforgiving to livestock producers last year, and will likely continue to be so through 2022.
Fri January 14, 2022
Western storms have boosted snowpack and reduced drought. However, drought conditions worsened in the Southern Plains, especially Texas.
Thu January 13, 2022
Three factors that will drive this year's cattle market.
Wed January 12, 2022
Cattle price forecast raised on current prices and expectations of continued firm demand; Corn price received by producers is unchanged.
Wed January 12, 2022
Data released by USDA on January 10th for the week ending January 8th
Mon January 10, 2022
For the week, slaughter cattle were steady to 1.00 lower with feeder and stocker cattle higher. Both Live Cattle and Feeder Cattle futures were lower with dressed beef cutouts and corn higher.
Sat January 08, 2022
There’s no cure for fescue foot, but prevention works.
Thu January 06, 2022
2022 begins with drought still entrenched in most of the Lower 48. The West has improved but is still largely in drought.
Thu January 06, 2022
The Farm Financial Performance Index rose 7 points to 113 in December which is the index’s highest reading since May.
Wed January 05, 2022
Beef Outlook: Export markets cause an increase in beef prices and challenge U.S. supply.
Tue January 04, 2022
Adequate colostrum intake is extremely crucial for newborn calves in order to gain passive immunity.
Tue January 04, 2022
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