Rancher Sounds the Alarm on the ‘War on Beef’
War on Meat
Rancher Sounds the Alarm on the ‘War on Beef’

Cattle rancher Shad Sullivan discusses how calls for a reduction in meat consumption could impact the nation.

Thu February 15 2024

Pork Exports Projected to Surge; Beef Exports Weak to Steady
Beef Exports
Pork Exports Projected to Surge; Beef Exports Weak to Steady

Per capita consumption of beef is forecast at the lowest level in 9 years for 2024 but is projected to increase 2.6 pounds by 2033.

Thu February 15 2024

Increased Expenses Offset Higher Cattle Prices
Beef Cattle Prices
Increased Expenses Offset Higher Cattle Prices

Cattle sector expected to see lower returns as operating expenses increase.

Thu February 15 2024

USDA Releases 2022 Census of Agriculture Data
Census of Agriculture
USDA Releases 2022 Census of Agriculture Data

The average age of all producers was 58.1, up 0.6 years from 2017.

Wed February 14 2024

Receiver Appointed in the Agridime Ponzi Scheme Case
Cattle Ponzi Scheme
Receiver Appointed in the Agridime Ponzi Scheme Case

The receiver will handle all business transactions and create a new entity to sell the meat and ultimately disperse sale proceeds to the victims.

Tue February 13 2024

Performance of Beef/Holstein Steers Superior to Straight-Bred Holsteins
Beef Breed/Dairy Cross Cattle
Performance of Beef/Holstein Steers Superior to Straight-Bred Holsteins

Study proves using beef sires on dairy dams improves feed efficiency, carcass yield and overall value.

Tue February 13 2024

USDA February Feed Outlook: U.S. Corn Use Adjusted Down; Price Unchanged
Feed Outlook
USDA February Feed Outlook: U.S. Corn Use Adjusted Down; Price Unchanged

The season-average price received by corn farmers is unchanged at $4.80 per bushel.

Tue February 13 2024

January CPI Report: Inflation Higher Than Expected
Consumer Price Index (CPI)
January CPI Report: Inflation Higher Than Expected

Consumer prices rise 0.3% in January, core is up 0.4%.

Tue February 13 2024

Feeder & Stocker Cattle Marketings for the week ending 2/10/24
Feeder & Stocker Cattle Marketings
Feeder & Stocker Cattle Marketings for the week ending 2/10/24

Last week's Feeder & Stocker Cattle Marketings were 30.4% higher than the 3 Year Average.

Mon February 12 2024

‘Planned’ and ‘Impulse’ Heifer Breeding
Beef Cattle
‘Planned’ and ‘Impulse’ Heifer Breeding

Statistically, impulse heifer breeding is about 80 percent more variable than planned heifer breeding.

Mon February 12 2024

North Dakota the ‘Epicenter’ of a Cattle Ponzi Scheme
Cattle Ponzi Scheme
North Dakota the ‘Epicenter’ of a Cattle Ponzi Scheme

North Dakota Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring said there have been 149 investors identified in North Dakota.

Mon February 12 2024

Weekly Cattle Market Overview for Week Ending 2/9/24
Cattle/Beef Prices
Weekly Cattle Market Overview for Week Ending 2/9/24

Fed cattle trade in both the Southern & Northern Plains was higher, as were feeder cattle and stocker calves. Live cattle futures and feeder cattle futures were also higher.

Sat February 10 2024

How the Lie that Cattle are Destroying the Planet has been Agreed Upon
Carbon Credits for Cattle
How the Lie that Cattle are Destroying the Planet has been Agreed Upon

Why farmers and ranchers have to reject the idea of measuring their carbon emissions.

Fri February 09 2024

Listing the Gray Wolf as an Endangered Species Not Warranted
Gray Wolves
Listing the Gray Wolf as an Endangered Species Not Warranted

An analysis indicates that wolves are not at risk of extinction in the West now or in the foreseeable future.

Fri February 09 2024

Weekly Cattle Market Sentiment: Bullishness Climbs Higher
Bullish/Bearish Consensus
Weekly Cattle Market Sentiment: Bullishness Climbs Higher

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

Fri February 09 2024

February WASDE : Cattle Price Estimates Raised; Corn Price Unchanged
WASDE
February WASDE : Cattle Price Estimates Raised; Corn Price Unchanged

For 2024, cattle prices are raised on expected strength in first-half demand for fed cattle in the face of tightening feedlot numbers

Thu February 08 2024

Farm Sector Profits Forecast to Fall in 2024 from Record High in 2022
Farm & Ranch Income
Farm Sector Profits Forecast to Fall in 2024 from Record High in 2022

The forecasted 2024 NFI decrease follows a decrease of $37.2 billion from 2022 to $159.2 billion in 2023.

Thu February 08 2024

21.22% of the Lower 48 States are in Drought compared to 23.52% Last Week
DROUGHT
21.22% of the Lower 48 States are in Drought compared to 23.52% Last Week

16% of the U.S. cattle inventory is within areas experiencing drought, down 2% from last week.

Thu February 08 2024

Supply of Dairy Heifers Shrinks as More Dairy Cows are Bred to Beef Bulls
Dairy Cattle
Supply of Dairy Heifers Shrinks as More Dairy Cows are Bred to Beef Bulls

Dairy farmers have turned to using beef semen on a portion of their dairy herd to cut the costs associated with raising heifers and generate additional income from beef sales.

Wed February 07 2024

Farm Bureau: Opportunities for Profitability in the Cattle Business in 2024
Beef Cattle
Farm Bureau: Opportunities for Profitability in the Cattle Business in 2024

Consumers’ ability and willingness to withstand higher beef price levels will be the determining factor.

Tue February 06 2024

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