9/30/22 - Cattle Bullish/Bearish Sentiment: A Bearish Week
Bullish/Bearish Consensus
9/30/22 - Cattle Bullish/Bearish Sentiment: A Bearish Week

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

Fri September 30 2022

Current National Drought Conditions for Week Ending 9/27/22
DROUGHT
Current National Drought Conditions for Week Ending 9/27/22

As of September 27, 2022, 42.65% of the U.S. and 50.88% of the lower 48 states are in drought.

Thu September 29 2022

Broad Sell-Off in CME Livestock Futures Contracts
Livestock Futures
Broad Sell-Off in CME Livestock Futures Contracts

December live cattle has fallen for 6 straight trading sessions and the November feeder cattle contract has fallen the last seven trading sessions.

Thu September 29 2022

Poll Shows Overwhelming Support for Mandatory Country of Origin Labeling
MCOOL
Poll Shows Overwhelming Support for Mandatory Country of Origin Labeling

86 percent of American voters support the American Beef Labeling Act that reinstates mandatory country of origin labeling for beef.

Thu September 29 2022

GDP Figures confirm U.S. Economy shrank in the first half of 2022
Economy
GDP Figures confirm U.S. Economy shrank in the first half of 2022

The biggest surprise in the report was a reduction in so-called gross domestic income -- basically wages and profits, indicating a recession is looming.

Thu September 29 2022

Maximize your Winter Feeding Strategy with Bale Grazing
Bale Grazing
Maximize your Winter Feeding Strategy with Bale Grazing

‘Bale Grazing' saves time, cuts expenses, and improves the soil.

Wed September 28 2022

Choice-Select Boxed Beef Cutout Spread Continues to Widen
Boxed Beef
Choice-Select Boxed Beef Cutout Spread Continues to Widen

This year, the Choice-Select spread has been steadily widening since about the middle of March.

Wed September 28 2022

Corn Crop Condition & Harvest Progress
Corn Crop
Corn Crop Condition & Harvest Progress

Both Corn Crop Condition & Harvesting running behind last year.

Tue September 27 2022

Drought Conditions in Western States Most Intense in 20 Years
DROUGHT
Drought Conditions in Western States Most Intense in 20 Years

Drought Conditions in Western States in summers of 2021 & 2022 were the most intense in 20 years.

Tue September 27 2022

U.S. Durable-Goods Orders dipped in August for 2nd Straight Monthly Decline
Economy
U.S. Durable-Goods Orders dipped in August for 2nd Straight Monthly Decline

Demand appears to be slowing and it could continue to slow.

Tue September 27 2022

Pasture & Range Conditions as of 9/25/22
Pasture & Range Conditions
Pasture & Range Conditions as of 9/25/22

74% of Pasture & Range Conditions rated 'Fair to Very Poor' compared to 72% Last Week.

Mon September 26 2022

Weekly Feeder & Stocker Cattle Marketings for week ending 9/24/22
Feeder & Stocker Cattle Marketings
Weekly Feeder & Stocker Cattle Marketings for week ending 9/24/22

Last week's Weekly Feeder & Stocker Cattle Marketings were 10.1% below the 3 Year Average.

Mon September 26 2022

Biden Administration Announces New Regulations for Meat & Poultry Markets
USDA
Biden Administration Announces New Regulations for Meat & Poultry Markets

Terrifying Words: We're from the government and are here to help.

Mon September 26 2022

Feedlot Production and Cattle Slaughter
Beef Cattle
Feedlot Production and Cattle Slaughter

Feedlot production, cattle slaughter and beef production are all expected to decrease sharply in 2023.

Mon September 26 2022

Longhorned Tick discovered in Northern Missouri for First Time
Animal Health
Longhorned Tick discovered in Northern Missouri for First Time

Infestation of the Longhorned tick can lead to possible transmission of bovine theileriosis, a disease that kills red blood cells in cattle.

Mon September 26 2022

U.S. Supreme Court asked to consider USDA’s Animal ID Actions
USDA
U.S. Supreme Court asked to consider USDA’s Animal ID Actions

FACA imposes important procedural requirements on federal advisory committees to ensure they operate in an open and fair manner.

Sat September 24 2022

Weekly Market Overview for Week Ending 9/23/22
Cattle/Beef Prices
Weekly Market Overview for Week Ending 9/23/22

For the week, slaughter cattle were 2.00 to 3.00 higher with feeder cattle and stocker calves 1.00 to 2.00 lower.  Live Cattle & Feeder Cattle Futures and corn were lower.

Sat September 24 2022

United States Cattle on Feed & Placements Up Slightly
Cattle on Feed
United States Cattle on Feed & Placements Up Slightly

Number of cattle on feed is the second highest September 1 inventory since the series began in 1996.

Fri September 23 2022

9/23/22 - Cattle Bullish/Bearish Sentiment: Late Week Sentiment Turns Bearish
Bullish/Bearish Consensus
9/23/22 - Cattle Bullish/Bearish Sentiment: Late Week Sentiment Turns Bearish

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

Fri September 23 2022

September Livestock Slaughter Report: Record High Red Meat & Beef Production
Livestock Slaughter
September Livestock Slaughter Report: Record High Red Meat & Beef Production

Commercial red meat production & Beef production up 5% in August

Thu September 22 2022

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