University of Michigan’s Gauge of Consumer Sentiment hits 10-Year Low
Economy
University of Michigan’s Gauge of Consumer Sentiment hits 10-Year Low

Declines were broad based, across income, age and political affiliation.

Fri May 13 2022

Modified-Live or Killed: A Crash Course in Vaccine Types
Animal Health
Modified-Live or Killed: A Crash Course in Vaccine Types

Both modified-live virus vaccines and killed vaccines have been known to stimulate immunity in cattle. Find out which vaccine type is right for your operation.

Fri May 13 2022

Cattle Bullish/Bearish Consensus for 5/13/22:  Bearish Sentiment Continues
Bullish/Bearish Consensus
Cattle Bullish/Bearish Consensus for 5/13/22: Bearish Sentiment Continues

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

Fri May 13 2022

May USDA WASDE Report
WASDE
May USDA WASDE Report

Outlook Mildly Favorable for Cattle & Corn Prices; More so for Wheat

Thu May 12 2022

Iowa State Agronomist says Prime Corn Yields Unlikely
Corn Crop
Iowa State Agronomist says Prime Corn Yields Unlikely

Corn planting across Iowa is running about two weeks behind the five-year average, the slowest planting pace since 2013.

Thu May 12 2022

Current National Drought Conditions for Week Ending 5/12/22
DROUGHT
Current National Drought Conditions for Week Ending 5/12/22

As of May 10, 2022, 44.38% of the U.S. and 53.02% of the lower 48 states are in drought.

Thu May 12 2022

Beyond Meat’s stock slides 26% on weak sales
FAKE MEAT
Beyond Meat’s stock slides 26% on weak sales

The maker of plant-based meat products reported a net loss of $100.5 million

Wed May 11 2022

Ag Census finds Canadian Cow Herd growing
Canadian Cow Herd
Ag Census finds Canadian Cow Herd growing

Total beef cow inventories rose in 2021 for the first time in the last decade, rising slightly by more than one percent.

Wed May 11 2022

U.S. Inflation Rate slows to 8.3% but Core Rate of Inflation higher
Inflation
U.S. Inflation Rate slows to 8.3% but Core Rate of Inflation higher

The core rate of inflation preferred by Fed rises by higher than expected 0.6%.

Wed May 11 2022

Analysis of Food Inflation
Inflation
Analysis of Food Inflation

Food inflation has accelerated in the last few months as operators pass on higher costs to their customers.

Wed May 11 2022

Congressional Help for Ranchers Draws Backlash in Industry
Legislative
Congressional Help for Ranchers Draws Backlash in Industry

Senators want to address consolidation in meatpacking while some ranchers say current legislation won’t help, and could hurt.

Tue May 10 2022

New Mexico Wildfire Torches Nearly 180,000 Acres
Wildfires
New Mexico Wildfire Torches Nearly 180,000 Acres

As the fire now spreads to the north, fire officials are urging everyone in the new evacuation zones to get out.

Tue May 10 2022

Pasture & Range Conditions as of 5/9/22
Pasture & Range Conditions
Pasture & Range Conditions as of 5/9/22

22% of Pasture & Range Conditions rated Good to Excellent compared to 18% last week.

Mon May 09 2022

Weekly Feeder & Stocker Cattle Marketings for week ending 5/7/22
Feeder & Stocker Cattle Marketings
Weekly Feeder & Stocker Cattle Marketings for week ending 5/7/22

Last week's Weekly Feeder & Stocker Cattle Marketings were 0.2% below the 3 Year Average.

Mon May 09 2022

Corn Crop Condition as of 5/9/22
Corn Crop
Corn Crop Condition as of 5/9/22

22% of Corn Acreage Planted compared to 5 Year Average of 50%

Mon May 09 2022

Beef Demand and the Approaching Grilling Season
Beef Demand
Beef Demand and the Approaching Grilling Season

There are plenty of reasons to be concerned about beef demand going forward. 

Mon May 09 2022

Beef Demand Appears to be Shifting
Beef Demand
Beef Demand Appears to be Shifting

Since April 12, the rib primal value has declined by almost 12%.

Mon May 09 2022

Weekly Market Overview for Week Ending 5/6/22
Cattle/Beef Prices
Weekly Market Overview for Week Ending 5/6/22

For the week, slaughter cattle were steady with feeder cattle slightly higher and stocker calves slightly lower.

Sat May 07 2022

USDA Updates Livestock Insurance Programs
Risk Management
USDA Updates Livestock Insurance Programs

Programs protect against the loss of gross margin (or livestock’s market value minus feed costs) and against price declines. 

Fri May 06 2022

Kansas passes Law requiring Disclaimers on Veggie Burgers & Plant-Based Meat Labels
FAKE MEAT
Kansas passes Law requiring Disclaimers on Veggie Burgers & Plant-Based Meat Labels

Disclaimers can include vegetarian, vegan and meatless, among other words and phrases.

Fri May 06 2022

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