Frozen meat in cold storage down from last year.
Wed September 22, 2021
“USDA has no authority over the labeling of alternative proteins.”
Tue September 21, 2021
As Australia rebuilds its cattle herd, suppliers are curtailing slaughter, limiting the amount of exportable beef and increasing the prices of those exports.
Mon September 20, 2021
There have been a total of 12 cyclical peaks and 11 cyclical troughs since the first peak in 1890.
Mon September 20, 2021
Open cows and open heifers are part of the business.
Thu September 16, 2021
The robust Southwest Monsoon appears to be over, and parts of the Central and Southern Plains and mid-South are drying out.
Thu September 16, 2021
The sharp jump in by-product values is due to increases in hide values along with several other products included in the by-product totals.
Mon September 13, 2021
Fed cattle prices are raised for 2021 on current price strength and firm demand. The 2022 price forecast is also raised.
Fri September 10, 2021
This past week brought improvements for the Southwest, Northern Plains, and Minnesota and Iowa. While the rest of the drought-stricken West generally didn’t worsen, it is now dry and hot across much of the western U.S.—and this is likely to continue.
Thu September 09, 2021
USDA expands emergency funds to help cover cost of transporting feed for livestock in drought regions.
Thu September 09, 2021
What do these inventory values mean for the cattle markets in the long-term? The one-line answer is that the cattle market should be in a “bull” market the next two to three years.
Wed September 08, 2021
The Ag Economy Barometer for August shows a rise of 4 points, which brings the barometer to a reading of 138 in August, versus the 134 posted in July. Economists say that up-tick was driven by current conditions, which rose 9 points.
Tue September 07, 2021
Preliminary weekly data from USDA-AMS through the end of August shows that year-to-date cattle imports are down 21.0 percent year over year.
Mon September 06, 2021
One-Third of Net Farm Income will come from Government Aid, down from last year but larger than average.
Fri September 03, 2021
If this forecast is realized, NFI would be 20.4 percent above its 2000–20 average and would be the highest since 2013.
Thu September 02, 2021
Widespread improvements across areas of the Midwest and eastern portions of the Central and Northern Plains states.
Thu September 02, 2021
Stutsman County Sheriff’s Department, Stockmen’s Association announce reward in large-scale cattle death case
Thu September 02, 2021
Accurately testing hay takes time and money. However, the value of this information is critical in accurately and cost-effectively formulating rations.
Wed September 01, 2021
Livestock haulers provided continued flexibilities under HOS regulations.
Wed September 01, 2021
U.S. Agricultural Exports in Fiscal Year 2022 Forecast Up $4.0 Billion to a Record $177.5 Billion; Imports at $159.5 Billion
Mon August 30, 2021
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