Unlike the NCBA’s request for a suspension that only applies to fresh beef, R-CALF USA’s request is more expansive, seeking an immediate suspension of imports of all beef products.
Tue November 16, 2021
The average price noted for value-added calves in the USDA-AMS report for the 450-500 pounds steers was $194.57, nearly $10.00/cwt. higher than the average price for similar steers.
Mon November 15, 2021
If realized, the current forecast would result in a record national corn yield of 177.0 bushels per acre.
Fri November 12, 2021
Across the U.S., Wisconsin and Michigan and the Carolinas saw drought worsen.
Thu November 11, 2021
“Publicly available information does not indicate the compromise bill does what we asked.”
Thu November 11, 2021
Cattle price forecasts for 2021 and 2022 are raised on continued firm demand. The season-average corn price received by producers is unchanged at $5.45 per bushel.
Tue November 09, 2021
Successful completion of the study is expected to provide foundational information on the physiological and molecular mechanisms associated with embryonic survival and mortality in beef cattle.
Mon November 08, 2021
Barring new exogenous shocks (Black Swans) that are always a potential threat to the industry, cattle and beef markets are ready to move on.
Mon November 08, 2021
Drought worsened in parts of Montana, Wisconsin, and Michigan. Drought is also expanding in Texas and parts of the Southeast.
Thu November 04, 2021
The gradual weaning of calves on the farm reduces stress and increases producer profits.
Thu November 04, 2021
In contrast, lower year-over-year beef exports were shipped to four of the seven major U.S. beef destinations in August.
Tue November 02, 2021
Across the U.S., dryness and drought expanded in the South and Southeast.
Thu October 28, 2021
Scientists focused on the differences in the proteins existing in the outer membrane of each of the bacterial groups.
Tue October 26, 2021
Alongside an increase in loan sizes, interest rates remained low, and loan durations were higher than recent averages.
Tue October 26, 2021
The numbers indicate that feedlots are front-loaded with heavy cattle and will remain so for a few more weeks, likely into December.
Mon October 25, 2021
This is the second highest October 1 inventory since the series began in 1996.
Fri October 22, 2021
The contract library bill requires beef packers to provide details of the types of forward contracts they use for purchasing fed cattle.
Fri October 22, 2021
September Beef Production Down 2 Percent from Last Year
Thu October 21, 2021
Much of the West remains in drought, and all eyes are on the series of Atmospheric Rivers hitting the region, which could bring beneficial precipitation.
Thu October 21, 2021
This inventory situation reflects a slower processing rate as well as robust placements in the last three months.