Stolen Truckloads of Frozen Beef leads to Miami-Based Crime Ring
Beef
Stolen Truckloads of Frozen Beef leads to Miami-Based Crime Ring

According to court documents, authorities identified 45 thefts of semi-loads of frozen pork and beef since June of 2021. 

Thu October 27 2022

Current National Drought Conditions for Week Ending 10/25/22
DROUGHT
Current National Drought Conditions for Week Ending 10/25/22

52.70% of the U.S. and 62.95% of the Lower 48 states are in drought.

Thu October 27 2022

U.S. Economy grows 2.6% in the third quarter, but recession worries aren’t going away
Economy
U.S. Economy grows 2.6% in the third quarter, but recession worries aren’t going away

Early estimates suggest GDP could decline in the fourth quarter and many economists predict a recession is likely by early next year.

Thu October 27 2022

Pasture & Range Conditions as of 10/23/22
Pasture & Range Conditions
Pasture & Range Conditions as of 10/23/22

78% of Pasture & Range Conditions rated 'Fair to Very Poor' compared to 77% Last Week.

Wed October 26 2022

New Interventions for 'Pinkeye' may be on the way
Animal Health
New Interventions for 'Pinkeye' may be on the way

Genome sequencing of Moxarella bovis open doors for new interventions against 'pinkeye' in cattle.

Wed October 26 2022

U.S. Adds Beef Packing Capacity
Beef Processing
U.S. Adds Beef Packing Capacity

Some Under Construction, Nearing Completion, and Planned

Wed October 26 2022

Weekly Feeder & Stocker Cattle Marketings for week ending 10/22/22
Feeder & Stocker Cattle Marketings
Weekly Feeder & Stocker Cattle Marketings for week ending 10/22/22

Last week's Weekly Feeder & Stocker Cattle Marketings were 6.4% below the 3 Year Average.

Tue October 25 2022

Creighton University Rural Mainstreet Index Drops for 5th Consecutive Month
Rural Economy
Creighton University Rural Mainstreet Index Drops for 5th Consecutive Month

The region’s overall reading for October once again sank below growth neutral to 44.2 from 46.3 in September.

Mon October 24 2022

October Cold Storage Report: Total Red Meat Supplies Up 17% from Last Year
Cold Storage
October Cold Storage Report: Total Red Meat Supplies Up 17% from Last Year

Total pounds of beef in freezers up 19 percent from last year.

Mon October 24 2022

The Beef: Hitting on All Cylinders
Fed Cattle
The Beef: Hitting on All Cylinders

It’s been so long that no one can remember when every key fundamental aspect of the entire cattle and beef market was this bullish.

Mon October 24 2022

Feedlots Turning the Corner?
Cattle on Feed
Feedlots Turning the Corner?

The latest cattle on feed report suggests that drought disruptions may have run their course which will lead to decreasing feedlot totals and reduced marketings going forward.

Mon October 24 2022

Weekly Market Overview for Week Ending 10/21/22
Cattle/Beef Prices
Weekly Market Overview for Week Ending 10/21/22

For the week, slaughter cattle were 4.00 higher in both the North and the South. Feeder cattle were slightly lower and stocker calves slightly higher.

Sat October 22 2022

U.S. Cattle on Feed Down 1 Percent; Placements Down 4 Percent
Cattle on Feed
U.S. Cattle on Feed Down 1 Percent; Placements Down 4 Percent

Marketings of fed cattle during September totaled 1.86 million head, 4 percent above 2021

Fri October 21 2022

Female Cattle Slaughter Responsible for Unexpected Increased Beef Production
Beef Production
Female Cattle Slaughter Responsible for Unexpected Increased Beef Production

At some point supply will decline enough, maybe 2023 or 2024, where producer profitability will improve and encourage more heifer retention.

Fri October 21 2022

10/21/22 - Cattle Market Sentiment: Solidly Bullish
Bullish/Bearish Consensus
10/21/22 - Cattle Market Sentiment: Solidly Bullish

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

Fri October 21 2022

October Livestock Slaughter Report: Record High Beef Production
Livestock Slaughter
October Livestock Slaughter Report: Record High Beef Production

September beef production, at 2.39 billion pounds, was 4 percent above the previous year.

Thu October 20 2022

The Beef: Fed Cattle in the South Trade $3 Higher; $152 Trade in Nebraska
Fed Cattle
The Beef: Fed Cattle in the South Trade $3 Higher; $152 Trade in Nebraska

Volume is active with three out of four majors participating.

Thu October 20 2022

Relief Fund To Help Cattle Producers Impacted By Sandhills Fire
Wildfires
Relief Fund To Help Cattle Producers Impacted By Sandhills Fire

Funds will only be distributed by the Nebraska Cattlemen to producers who experienced property loss or damage due to the wildfire.

Thu October 20 2022

Current National Drought Conditions for Week Ending 10/18/22
DROUGHT
Current National Drought Conditions for Week Ending 10/18/22

49.71% of the U.S. and 59.35% of the Lower 48 states are in drought compared to 46.43% and 55.41% last week.

Thu October 20 2022

Kansas State Develops New Test for Cattle Diseases
Animal Health
Kansas State Develops New Test for Cattle Diseases

Tests are specific for endemic disease anaplasmosis and the emerging disease Theileriosis.

Wed October 19 2022

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