Tail Hair is the Key to Predicting Performance in Cattle
Beef Cattle
Tail Hair is the Key to Predicting Performance in Cattle

Study shows there is an opportunity to measure efficiency in a non-invasive way, which doesn’t require special treatment.

Wed June 11 2025

CPI Shows Inflation still not showing Tariff-Related Spike
Inflation
CPI Shows Inflation still not showing Tariff-Related Spike

Consumer-price index increased a scant 0.1% in May which opens path for Fed rate cuts later in the year.

Wed June 11 2025

R-CALF Urges Approval of Ivermectin Feed-Through to Prevent Screwworm Outbreak
Screwworms
R-CALF Urges Approval of Ivermectin Feed-Through to Prevent Screwworm Outbreak

Until an adequate response with gamma ray irradiation of male screw worm flies can be implemented, the feeding of ivermectin is a very real defense.

Tue June 10 2025

Cattle and Beef Trade Continues with Uncertainty
Beef & Cattle Outlook
Cattle and Beef Trade Continues with Uncertainty

Trade relationships are shifting rapidly and market volatility is expected going forward.

Tue June 10 2025

Pasture & Range Conditions as of 6/8/25
Pasture & Range Conditions
Pasture & Range Conditions as of 6/8/25

43% of Pasture & Range Conditions rated 'Good to Excellent' compared to 42% Last Week and 41% Last Year.

Tue June 10 2025

Corn Crop Condition as of 6/8/25
Corn Crop
Corn Crop Condition as of 6/8/25

71% of Corn Crop Condition rated as 'Good to Excellent' compared to 69% Last Week and 74% Last Year.

Tue June 10 2025

Feeder & Stocker Cattle Marketings for the week ending 6/7/25
Feeder & Stocker Cattle Marketings
Feeder & Stocker Cattle Marketings for the week ending 6/7/25

Last week's Marketings were 4.5% lower than the 3 Year Average.

Mon June 09 2025

Profitable Outlook for the Cow-Calf Sector of Beef Production
BEEF COWS
Profitable Outlook for the Cow-Calf Sector of Beef Production

The basic fundamentals of supply and demand favor strong prices for all categories of cattle until cow inventory begins to increase, and that will take some time.

Mon June 09 2025

Weekly Cattle Market Overview for the Week Ending June 6th
Cattle/Beef Prices
Weekly Cattle Market Overview for the Week Ending June 6th

Compared to last week, fed cattle trade in the Southern and Northern Plains surged higher with feeder cattle and stocker calves higher. Cattle futures spiked higher setting record highs.

Sat June 07 2025

6/6/25: Weekly Beef, Pork, & Corn Export Highlights
Exports
6/6/25: Weekly Beef, Pork, & Corn Export Highlights

Weekly Beef Sales were down 39% with Weekly Exports down 14%.

Fri June 06 2025

May Jobs Report shows 139,000 New Jobs; More than Expected
U.S. Economy
May Jobs Report shows 139,000 New Jobs; More than Expected

Economists polled by the Wall Street Journal had forecast an increase of 125,000 new jobs last month.

Fri June 06 2025

Bullish/Bearish Sentiment for week ending 6/5/25
Bullish/Bearish Consensus
Bullish/Bearish Sentiment for week ending 6/5/25

The theory behind the "Bullish/Bearish Indicator" is when the public reaches a consensus, they are usually wrong.

Fri June 06 2025

29.58% of the Lower 48 States are in Drought compared to 31.05% Last Week
DROUGHT
29.58% of the Lower 48 States are in Drought compared to 31.05% Last Week

Approximately 21% of the cattle inventory is within an area experiencing drought compared to 23% last week.

Thu June 05 2025

Restaurant Performance Index increased 0.9% in April
Restaurant Performance Index
Restaurant Performance Index increased 0.9% in April

Restaurant operators reported a modest net increase in same-store sales in April, but customer traffic readings remained dampened.

Wed June 04 2025

Livestock Risk Protection Insurance evolves with New Changes for 2026 Reinsurance Year
Livestock Risk Protection (LRP)
Livestock Risk Protection Insurance evolves with New Changes for 2026 Reinsurance Year

Key changes to Livestock Risk Protection insurance for 2026 include coverage for forward-contracted cattle, new types for unborn calves and cull dairy cows, and drought hardship exemptions.

Wed June 04 2025

Decrease in Cow Slaughter could indicate Expansion on the Horizon
Beef Herd Expansion
Decrease in Cow Slaughter could indicate Expansion on the Horizon

While there is some delay between heifer retention and cow herd expansion, the impact of cow culling patterns is seen much faster. This is an important point right now.

Tue June 03 2025

Pasture & Range Conditions as of 6/1/25
Pasture & Range Conditions
Pasture & Range Conditions as of 6/1/25

42% of Pasture & Range Conditions rated 'Good to Excellent' compared to 41% Last Week and 51% Last Year.

Mon June 02 2025

Corn Crop Condition as of 6/1/25
Corn Crop
Corn Crop Condition as of 6/1/25

67% of Corn Crop Condition rated as 'Good to Excellent' compared to 68% Last Week and 75% Last Year.

Mon June 02 2025

Feeder & Stocker Cattle Marketings for the week ending 5/31/25
Feeder & Stocker Cattle Marketings
Feeder & Stocker Cattle Marketings for the week ending 5/31/25

Last week's Marketings were 11.8% lower than the 3 Year Average.

Mon June 02 2025

Declining Beef Production Pushes Prices Higher
Beef Production
Declining Beef Production Pushes Prices Higher

In the first 19 weeks of 2025, nonfed beef production is down 9.7 percent year over year, following a decrease of 12.7 percent last year. 

Mon June 02 2025

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