For the week, slaughter cattle trade was mixed with feeder cattle and stocker calves higher. Live Cattle futures were lower with Feeder Cattle futures mixed.
Sat June 25 2022
The June figure is the lowest reading on record, going back to the late 1970s.
Fri June 24 2022
The theory behind the "Bullish/Bearish Consensus" indicator is when the public reaches a consensus, they are usually wrong:
Fri June 24 2022
This is the highest June 1 inventory since the series began in 1996.
Thu June 23 2022
Total pounds of beef in freezers were down 2 percent from the previous month but up 25 percent from last year.
Thu June 23 2022
Beef production, at 2.29 billion pounds, was 3 percent above the previous year.
Thu June 23 2022
Bills have both supporters and critics within the industry.
Thu June 23 2022
The 6-3 decision was split along ideological lines.
Thu June 23 2022
As of June 21, 2022, 39.84% of the U.S. and 45.38% of the lower 48 states are in drought.
Thu June 23 2022
Proposed legislation will cost producers in the largest cattle producing regions millions of dollars.
Wed June 22 2022
Cattle on Feed report pre-report analysis indicates the June 1 figure to be close to a record high for the month.
Wed June 22 2022
Largest volume and value market for U.S. beef in the ASEAN offers strong export potential but the plant approval process remains a barrier.
Wed June 22 2022
69% of Pasture & Range Conditions rated Fair to Very Poor... Unchanged from last week
Tue June 21 2022
72% of Corn Condition rated at Good to Excellent vs. 73% last week.
Tue June 21 2022
Last week's Weekly Feeder & Stocker Cattle Marketings were 9.9% below the 3 Year Average.
Tue June 21 2022
Congress is wasting time with legislative proposals in search of a problem while ignoring real issues impacting cattle producers.
Tue June 21 2022
Strong prices for broilers and pork mean that beef continues to be a relative value among proteins.
Mon June 20 2022
For the week, slaughter cattle traded 2.00 to 4.00 higher with feeder cattle and stocker calves 2.00 & 3.00 higher. Live Cattle futures were higher with Feeder Cattle futures mixed.
Sat June 18 2022
Kansas Governor Laura Kelly noted that there are federal resources available to provide financial relief.
Fri June 17 2022
If beef production continues to decline in 2024 and 2025, higher prices may be needed to ration supply.
Fri June 17 2022
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