Hay Supplies Tight; Record Hay Prices
Hay & Feed
Hay Supplies Tight; Record Hay Prices

The total hay supply is projected to be down 3.4 percent year over year and is down 11.0 percent from the ten-year average.

Mon August 15 2022

Weekly Market Overview for Week Ending 8/12/22
Cattle/Beef Prices
Weekly Market Overview for Week Ending 8/12/22

For the week, slaughter cattle trade was 3.00 to 4.00 higher with feeder cattle and stocker calves moderately higher.

Sat August 13 2022

What Europe’s Drought Means for the Price of Meat and Milk
DROUGHT
What Europe’s Drought Means for the Price of Meat and Milk

Most of England was just declared to be in a drought, and France is in the midst of its worst on record.

Fri August 12 2022

August USDA 'WASDE' Report
WASDE
August USDA 'WASDE' Report

Cattle price forecasts for 2022 are raised while corn price received by producers is unchanged.

Fri August 12 2022

Cattle Mutilations Stump Law Enforcement
Cattle Mutilations
Cattle Mutilations Stump Law Enforcement

More than 10,000 mutilations have stumped ranchers and investigators across the United States for decades.

Fri August 12 2022

08/12/22 - Cattle Bullish/Bearish Sentiment: Increased Bullishness
Bullish/Bearish Consensus
08/12/22 - Cattle Bullish/Bearish Sentiment: Increased Bullishness

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

Fri August 12 2022

Current National Drought Conditions for Week Ending 8/9/22
DROUGHT
Current National Drought Conditions for Week Ending 8/9/22

As of August 9, 2022, 41.97% of the U.S. and 50.11% of the lower 48 states are in drought.

Thu August 11 2022

"Huaxi Cattle" may break China’s reliance on imported Beef Cattle
Beef Cattle
"Huaxi Cattle" may break China’s reliance on imported Beef Cattle

By 2027, China is expected to independently control the core genetic resources of its beef cattle stock, ensuring supply security.

Thu August 11 2022

'Producer Owned Beef' Launches in Amarillo with State of Texas Funding
Beef Processing
'Producer Owned Beef' Launches in Amarillo with State of Texas Funding

Producer Owned Beef’s business model includes producers receiving wholesale beef prices for the cattle they supply and a share of the profits from the plant.

Wed August 10 2022

Analysis of the Consumer Price Index & Food Costs
Economy
Analysis of the Consumer Price Index & Food Costs

As we look at inflation for meat products, what becomes quickly apparent is the apparent shift towards less expensive options.

Wed August 10 2022

Shrinking U.S. Cattle Herd signals more pain from High Beef Prices
Beef Prices
Shrinking U.S. Cattle Herd signals more pain from High Beef Prices

Some consumers are switching to chicken or cheaper types of beef to reduce their food costs.

Wed August 10 2022

U.S. Consumer Price Inflation Slightly Lower in July
Economy
U.S. Consumer Price Inflation Slightly Lower in July

The rate of inflation in the 12 months ended in July retreated to 8.5% from a 41-year high of 9.1% in June.

Wed August 10 2022

USDA: U.S. Agricultural Land Values Show Record Increase
Agricultural Land Values
USDA: U.S. Agricultural Land Values Show Record Increase

Agricultural Land Values increased 12% in 2022, a percentage change not seen since 2006 when values increased 14% over the previous year.

Tue August 09 2022

Farmers’ Almanac Predicts Cold, Snowy Winter For Most Of U.S.
Weather
Farmers’ Almanac Predicts Cold, Snowy Winter For Most Of U.S.

The Farmers’ Almanac notes that there “will be quite a few” significant weather disturbances across the U.S. this winter.

Tue August 09 2022

Nitrate Poisoning in Cattle
Cattle Nutrition
Nitrate Poisoning in Cattle

Certain plant species are more likely to accumulate nitrates.

Tue August 09 2022

Pasture & Range Conditions as of 8/7/22
Pasture & Range Conditions
Pasture & Range Conditions as of 8/7/22

76% of Pasture & Range Conditions rated 'Fair to Very Poor' compared to 75% Last Week.

Mon August 08 2022

Corn Crop Condition as of 8/7/22
Corn Crop
Corn Crop Condition as of 8/7/22

58% of Corn Condition rated at 'Good to Excellent' compared to 61% Last Week

Mon August 08 2022

Weekly Feeder & Stocker Cattle Marketings for week ending 8/6/22
Feeder & Stocker Cattle Marketings
Weekly Feeder & Stocker Cattle Marketings for week ending 8/6/22

Last week's Weekly Feeder & Stocker Cattle Marketings were 8.1% below the 3 Year Average.

Mon August 08 2022

Beef Trade Supporting Cattle and Beef Markets
Beef Exports
Beef Trade Supporting Cattle and Beef Markets

Beef trade has been supportive thus far this year, but the future is uncertain because the U.S. dollar continues to be strong, which will be a headwind for future exports. 

Mon August 08 2022

Weekly Market Overview for Week Ending 8/5/22
Cattle/Beef Prices
Weekly Market Overview for Week Ending 8/5/22

For the week, slaughter cattle trade was 1.00 to 2.00 higher with both feeder cattle and stocker calves also higher.

Sat August 06 2022

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