U.S. Economic Growth Slows to 1.6%
Economy
U.S. Economic Growth Slows to 1.6%

GDP growth in first quarter lagged behind the 2.4% projected by economists.

Thu April 25 2024

Total Red Meat in Cold Storage down 12 Percent from Last Year; Beef Down 10 Per Cent
Cold Storage
Total Red Meat in Cold Storage down 12 Percent from Last Year; Beef Down 10 Per Cent

Beef, pork, and chicken in cold storage are all down from last month and last year.

Wed April 24 2024

USDA Orders Mandatory Testing for Interstate Movement of Dairy Cattle
Avian Flu
USDA Orders Mandatory Testing for Interstate Movement of Dairy Cattle

Prior to interstate movement, dairy cattle are required to receive a negative test for Influenza A virus at an approved National Animal Health Laboratory Network (NAHLN) laboratory.

Wed April 24 2024

Mistrial Declared For Arizona Rancher Accused Of Murdering Illegal Immigrant Trespassing On Property
Border Crisis
Mistrial Declared For Arizona Rancher Accused Of Murdering Illegal Immigrant Trespassing On Property

George Alan Kelly had been accused of second-degree murder over the death of 48-year-old Gabriel Cuen-Buitimea, who was shot in January 2023

Wed April 24 2024

Bird Flu Virus Particles found in Samples of Pasteurized Milk
Avian Flu
Bird Flu Virus Particles found in Samples of Pasteurized Milk

FDA says commercial milk safe despite bird flu virus presence.

Wed April 24 2024

BLM Rule threatens Multiple Use Management of Public Lands
Bureau of Land Management
BLM Rule threatens Multiple Use Management of Public Lands

The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association and Public Lands Council expressed serious concerns about the Bureau of Land Management’s final “Conservation and Landscape Health” rule.

Tue April 23 2024

Feeder & Stocker Cattle Marketings for the week ending 4/20/24
Feeder & Stocker Cattle Marketings
Feeder & Stocker Cattle Marketings for the week ending 4/20/24

Last week's Marketings were 12.5% higher than the 3 Year Average.

Mon April 22 2024

USDA confirms Cow-to-Cow Transmission is a Factor in the Spread of Bird Flu
Avian Flu
USDA confirms Cow-to-Cow Transmission is a Factor in the Spread of Bird Flu

The USDA said cows shed the virus in milk at high concentrations, so anything that comes in contact with unpasteurized milk may spread the disease.

Mon April 22 2024

Fewer Cattle but More in Feedlots
Cattle on Feed
Fewer Cattle but More in Feedlots

Feedlot inventories are above year earlier levels because feedlot marketing rates have fallen even faster than placement rates. 

Mon April 22 2024

Weekly Cattle Market Overview for Week Ending 4/19/24
Cattle/Beef Prices
Weekly Cattle Market Overview for Week Ending 4/19/24

For the week, fed cattle trade in the Southern Plains was steady with trade in the Northern Plains about 1.00 lower.  Feeder cattle were steady while stocker calves were lower.

Sat April 20 2024

United States Cattle on Feed Up 1 Percent
Cattle on Feed
United States Cattle on Feed Up 1 Percent

Cattle on feed were higher with placements and marketings lower.

Fri April 19 2024

Rancher Files Multi-Billion Dollar Class Action Lawsuit Related to Smokehouse Creek Fire
Wildfire Victims
Rancher Files Multi-Billion Dollar Class Action Lawsuit Related to Smokehouse Creek Fire

A Texas Cattle Rancher has filed a multi-billion dollar class action lawsuit in federal court in Amarillo, Texas.

Fri April 19 2024

Bullish/Bearish Indicator for week ending 4/19/24
Bullish/Bearish Consensus
Bullish/Bearish Indicator for week ending 4/19/24

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

Fri April 19 2024

Lonesome Lands: Proposed Carbon Pipeline being pushed on North Central & Midwest States
Lonesome Lands
Lonesome Lands: Proposed Carbon Pipeline being pushed on North Central & Midwest States

Jim talks with Nebraska Rancher, Radio and TV host, Trent Loos about the carbon pipeline.

Thu April 18 2024

4/18/24: Weekly Beef, Pork, & Corn Export Highlights
Exports
4/18/24: Weekly Beef, Pork, & Corn Export Highlights

Weekly Beef Sales were up 30%; Exports were up 21%

Thu April 18 2024

Transition from El Niño to La Niña is Underway
La Niña
Transition from El Niño to La Niña is Underway

NOAA thinks by November 2024 to January 2025, there’s an 85% chance a La Niña will be in effect.

Thu April 18 2024

17% of U.S. Cattle are in Drought Areas... Up 4% from Last Week
DROUGHT
17% of U.S. Cattle are in Drought Areas... Up 4% from Last Week

17.90% of the Lower 48 States are in Drought compared to 17.46% Last Week

Thu April 18 2024

Beef Consumption Plummets in Argentina; Exports Surge
Argentine Beef
Beef Consumption Plummets in Argentina; Exports Surge

Argentine beef consumption has fallen to near-record levels while exports increased by 22.9 per cent.

Wed April 17 2024

LMIC calls for USDA-NASS to Reconsider Report Cuts
USDA Reports
LMIC calls for USDA-NASS to Reconsider Report Cuts

USDA-NASS plans to cancel critical reports and modify programs related to government-issued livestock data.

Wed April 17 2024

April 2024 Feed Outlook
Feed Outlook
April 2024 Feed Outlook

The 2023/24 season-average farm corn price is lowered by $0.05 per bushel to $4.70 per bushel.

Wed April 17 2024

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