31.65% of the Lower 48 States are in Drought compared to 33.23% Last Week
DROUGHT
31.65% of the Lower 48 States are in Drought compared to 33.23% Last Week

Approximately 26% of the cattle inventory is within an area experiencing drought compared to 29% last week.

Thu May 22 2025

U.S. Seasonal Drought Outlook Map
DROUGHT
U.S. Seasonal Drought Outlook Map

The outlook map shows the expectation if drought will either persist or develop during the June, July and August time frame.

Thu May 22 2025

An Early Look at Tariff Impacts on Beef Exports
U.S. Beef Exports
An Early Look at Tariff Impacts on Beef Exports

While U.S. beef exports to China may be down, exports to other countries are up.

Wed May 21 2025

Pasture & Range Conditions as of 5/18/25
Pasture & Range Conditions
Pasture & Range Conditions as of 5/18/25

40% of Pasture & Range Conditions rated 'Good to Excellent' compared to 36% Last Week and 49% Last Year.

Tue May 20 2025

Corn Crop Emerged as of 5/18/25
Corn Crop
Corn Crop Emerged as of 5/18/25

50% of Corn Crop Emerged as of 5/18/25 compared to 38% Last Week and 40% 5-Year Avg.

Tue May 20 2025

Feeder & Stocker Cattle Marketings for the week ending 5/17/25
Feeder & Stocker Cattle Marketings
Feeder & Stocker Cattle Marketings for the week ending 5/17/25

Last week's Marketings were 8.9% higher than the 3 Year Average.

Tue May 20 2025

Phantom Cows and missing $Millions spark Scandal in Uruguay
Cattle Ponzi Scheme
Phantom Cows and missing $Millions spark Scandal in Uruguay

Investors unable to locate cows they bought; Losses reach $350 million

Mon May 19 2025

Weekly Cattle Market Overview for the Week Ending May 16th
Cattle/Beef Prices
Weekly Cattle Market Overview for the Week Ending May 16th

Compared to last week, fed cattle trade in Southern Plains was steady with Northern Plains trade higher, as were feeder cattle & stocker calves.

Sat May 17 2025

NCBA Believes New World Screwworms will Enter the U.S. by Late Summer
Screwworms
NCBA Believes New World Screwworms will Enter the U.S. by Late Summer

It is no longer a question of whether or not we see a return of Screwworms in the United States; it is a matter of when.

Fri May 16 2025

Bullish/Bearish Sentiment for week ending 5/15/25
Bullish/Bearish Consensus
Bullish/Bearish Sentiment for week ending 5/15/25

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

Fri May 16 2025

Mexico Tightens Cattle Movement to Curb Screwworm Spread
Mexican Cattle
Mexico Tightens Cattle Movement to Curb Screwworm Spread

Mexico is going to be restricting cattle movement from the south of the country.

Thu May 15 2025

Cattle Producers Oppose USDA's New EID Tag Mandate
EID Ear Tags
Cattle Producers Oppose USDA's New EID Tag Mandate

The biggest winners are multinational eartag manufacturers and beef packers, while America’s cattle producers are left footing the bill.

Thu May 15 2025

33.24% of the Lower 48 States are in Drought compared to 35.28% Last Week
DROUGHT
33.24% of the Lower 48 States are in Drought compared to 35.28% Last Week

Approximately 29% of the cattle inventory is within an area experiencing drought compared to 30% last week.

Thu May 15 2025

Wholesale Inflation shows Largest Drop since 2020
Producer Price Index
Wholesale Inflation shows Largest Drop since 2020

Producer price index declines 0.5% in April.

Thu May 15 2025

NCBA Applauds Death Tax Relief Wins for Cattle Producers
Estate Taxes
NCBA Applauds Death Tax Relief Wins for Cattle Producers

The Death Tax is a death warrant for family businesses and the top threat to family-owned cattle operations.

Wed May 14 2025

Changes to Livestock Risk Protection: Part 1
Livestock Risk Protection (LRP)
Changes to Livestock Risk Protection: Part 1

Livestock Risk Protection is a subsidized insurance product designed to help cattle producers manage price risk.

Tue May 13 2025

Pasture & Range Conditions as of 5/11/25
Pasture & Range Conditions
Pasture & Range Conditions as of 5/11/25

36% of Pasture & Range Conditions rated 'Good to Excellent' compared to 35% Last Week and 48% Last Year.

Tue May 13 2025

Corn Crop Planted as of 5/11/24
Corn Crop
Corn Crop Planted as of 5/11/24

62% of Corn Crop Planted as of 5/11/25 compared to 40% Last Week and 56% 5-Year Avg.

Tue May 13 2025

Feeder & Stocker Cattle Marketings for the week ending 5/10/25
Feeder & Stocker Cattle Marketings
Feeder & Stocker Cattle Marketings for the week ending 5/10/25

Last week's Marketings were 2.1% lower than the 3 Year Average.

Tue May 13 2025

WASDE: For 2025, Cattle Prices are Raised & Beef Production Lowered
World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates
WASDE: For 2025, Cattle Prices are Raised & Beef Production Lowered

Beef production is forecast lower on tighter cattle supplies, fewer available fed steers and heifers, and reduced slaughter of cattle.

Mon May 12 2025

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