Estimates for Friday’s USDA Cattle on Feed Report
Cattle on Feed
Estimates for Friday’s USDA Cattle on Feed Report

The estimates are seemingly bullish if consumer demand for beef doesn't weaken.

Thu January 19 2023

NCBA Statement on USDA Proposed Traceability Rule
Disease Traceability
NCBA Statement on USDA Proposed Traceability Rule

NCBA has remained engaged with USDA to ensure the interests of cattle producers are represented and protected.

Thu January 19 2023

Current National Drought Conditions for Week Ending 1/17/23
DROUGHT
Current National Drought Conditions for Week Ending 1/17/23

This week, 36.72% of the U.S. and Puerto Rico and 43.86% of the lower 48 states are in drought.

Thu January 19 2023

Feeder & Stocker Cattle Marketings for the week ending 1/14/23
Feeder & Stocker Cattle Marketings
Feeder & Stocker Cattle Marketings for the week ending 1/14/23

Last week's Weekly Feeder & Stocker Cattle Marketings were 2.9% above the 3 Year Average.

Wed January 18 2023

U.S. Wholesale Prices Drop as Economy Slows
Inflation
U.S. Wholesale Prices Drop as Economy Slows

Producer price index fell 0.5% in December but prices are still rising faster than most workers’ paychecks.

Wed January 18 2023

The Beef: A Defensive Market
The Beef
The Beef: A Defensive Market

With no pressure on the packer this week, a sagging futures market would seem to be a likely outcome.

Tue January 17 2023

Record Low Hay Stocks This Winter
Hay & Feed
Record Low Hay Stocks This Winter

Decreased December 1 hay stocks means that the cattle industry could face additional liquidation this winter.

Mon January 16 2023

Weekly Market Overview for Week Ending 1/13/23
Cattle/Beef Prices
Weekly Market Overview for Week Ending 1/13/23

For the week, slaughter cattle traded lower with feeder and stocker cattle higher. Live cattle futures were higher with feeder cattle futures lower.

Sat January 14 2023

Weekly Cattle Market Sentiment: Continued Bullishness
Bullish/Bearish Consensus
Weekly Cattle Market Sentiment: Continued Bullishness

The theory behind the "Bullish/Bearish Consensus" indicator is when the public reaches a consensus, they are usually wrong:

Fri January 13 2023

USDA 'WASDE' Report: Price Outlook for Cattle Raised; Corn Unchanged
WASDE
USDA 'WASDE' Report: Price Outlook for Cattle Raised; Corn Unchanged

For 2023, cattle prices are raised on expected strength in demand for fed cattle.

Thu January 12 2023

50 Diverse groups urge enactment of American Beef Labeling Act
MCOOL
50 Diverse groups urge enactment of American Beef Labeling Act

Farm groups want the American Beef Labeling Act enacted so that the mandatory country of origin labeling for beef is restored.

Thu January 12 2023

Since 2015, Total Farm Household Income Has Increased
Farm/Ranch Income
Since 2015, Total Farm Household Income Has Increased

Farm Income has increased more than Off-Farm Income

Thu January 12 2023

Current National Drought Conditions for Week Ending 1/10/23
DROUGHT
Current National Drought Conditions for Week Ending 1/10/23

As of January 10, 2023, 36.78% of the U.S. and Puerto Rico and 44.01% of the lower 48 states are in drought.

Thu January 12 2023

Surge in Consumer Prices fading; Inflation still poses a Threat to the Economy
Inflation
Surge in Consumer Prices fading; Inflation still poses a Threat to the Economy

Lower oil prices largely accounted for the decline.

Thu January 12 2023

Heifers on Feed Indicate Long-Term Liquidation Still Occurring
Beef Cattle
Heifers on Feed Indicate Long-Term Liquidation Still Occurring

The data implies a 4-4.5% decrease in heifer retention in the January Cattle Inventory report.

Wed January 11 2023

2023 Cattle Market Outlook
Cattle & Beef Markets
2023 Cattle Market Outlook

The outlook for 2023 is positive but not without challenges and potential problems.

Tue January 10 2023

Feeder & Stocker Cattle Marketings for the week ending 1/7/23
Feeder & Stocker Cattle Marketings
Feeder & Stocker Cattle Marketings for the week ending 1/7/23

Last week's Weekly Feeder & Stocker Cattle Marketings were 7.5% below the 3 Year Average.

Tue January 10 2023

A New Year for Cattle and Beef Markets
Cattle & Beef Markets
A New Year for Cattle and Beef Markets

Managing the rising cost of production will be the biggest challenge for producers in 2023.

Tue January 10 2023

Fescue Foot reported in Missouri Cattle
Fescue Foot
Fescue Foot reported in Missouri Cattle

University of Missouri Extension specialists recently received several reports of Missouri cattle dying due to fescue foot.

Mon January 09 2023

Weekly Market Overview for Week Ending 1/6/23
Cattle/Beef Prices
Weekly Market Overview for Week Ending 1/6/23

For the week, slaughter cattle traded steady with feeder and stocker cattle significantly higher. Live cattle futures were lower with feeder cattle futures mixed.

Sat January 07 2023

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