Senate Introduces Black Vulture Relief Act to Protect Cattle Producers
Predators
Senate Introduces Black Vulture Relief Act to Protect Cattle Producers

The key objective of this act is to provide a respite to the economic hardship experienced by cattle producers due to the predation of black vultures.

Mon January 08 2024

Cow-Calf Producers: Are you on offense or defense in 2024?
Cow/Calf Producers
Cow-Calf Producers: Are you on offense or defense in 2024?

In general, cattle markets are encouraging more aggressive production. 

Mon January 08 2024

Weekly Cattle Market Overview for Week Ending 1/5/24
Cattle/Beef Prices
Weekly Cattle Market Overview for Week Ending 1/5/24

For the week, fed cattle trade in the South Plains was non-existent with North Plains trade 4.00 higher at 175.00. Feeder cattle were 2.00 higher with stocker calves 3.00 higher.

Sat January 06 2024

Weekly Cattle Market Sentiment Remains Heavily 'Bearish'
Bullish/Bearish Consensus
Weekly Cattle Market Sentiment Remains Heavily 'Bearish'

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

Fri January 05 2024

1/5/24: Weekly Beef, Pork, & Corn Export Highlights
Exports
1/5/24: Weekly Beef, Pork, & Corn Export Highlights

Weekly Beef Sales & Exports were both higher. Pork & Corn lower.

Fri January 05 2024

U.S. Farmer Sentiment Stable As Inflation Expectations Subside
Ag Barometer
U.S. Farmer Sentiment Stable As Inflation Expectations Subside

High input costs continue to be the primary source of concern for U.S. farmers.

Thu January 04 2024

32.98% of the Lower 48 States are in Drought compared to 32.35% Last Week
DROUGHT
32.98% of the Lower 48 States are in Drought compared to 32.35% Last Week

35% of the U.S. cattle inventory is within areas experiencing drought, up 1% from last week.

Thu January 04 2024

ADP Jobs Report finds 164,000 New Workers Hired in December
Economy
ADP Jobs Report finds 164,000 New Workers Hired in December

Labor market still going strong at the end of 2023.

Thu January 04 2024

North Dakota Rancher Accused of making $6M from a Cattle Ponzi Scheme
Ponzi Scheme
North Dakota Rancher Accused of making $6M from a Cattle Ponzi Scheme

Agridime diverted tens of millions of dollars in investor funds to make Ponzi payments to prior investors.

Wed January 03 2024

Missouri Governor Bans Foreign Adversaries from Buying Land near Military Sites
Farm Land
Missouri Governor Bans Foreign Adversaries from Buying Land near Military Sites

The federal government lists China, Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Russia and Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro as foreign adversaries.

Wed January 03 2024

Beef Demand Strong but Consumers Feeling the Pinch
Beef Demand
Beef Demand Strong but Consumers Feeling the Pinch

Beef demand is expected to remain strong in 2024, even as consumers are experiencing inflation and pressure on household budgets.

Tue January 02 2024

'Cowculating' Nutrition
Cattle Nutrition
'Cowculating' Nutrition

The Cowculator software is easily accessible at home or in the field.

Tue January 02 2024

World Health Organization declares ‘War on Meat’ to fight ‘Climate Change'
War on Meat
World Health Organization declares ‘War on Meat’ to fight ‘Climate Change'

A new declaration from the World Health Organization has revealed that it wants the masses to eat less meat and more plant-based foods in order to supposedly combat "climate change."

Fri December 29 2023

Anaplasmosis: An Ongoing Battle
Animal Health
Anaplasmosis: An Ongoing Battle

Cattle that recover from initial infection become carriers for life.

Fri December 29 2023

Drought Update: 32.35% of the Lower 48 States are in Drought
DROUGHT
Drought Update: 32.35% of the Lower 48 States are in Drought

34% of the U.S. cattle inventory is within areas experiencing drought, down 2% from last week.

Thu December 28 2023

Warning Against Modified mRNA Vaccines for Cattle
Animal Health
Warning Against Modified mRNA Vaccines for Cattle

This technology puts the reproductive systems of cattle at risk, which can affect both cows and their offspring.

Thu December 28 2023

U.S. Jobless Claims Rise for Second Straight Week
Economy
U.S. Jobless Claims Rise for Second Straight Week

Requests for state unemployment insurance up 12,000 to 218,000.

Thu December 28 2023

Positive Aspects of Friday's Cattle on Feed Report
Cattle on Feed
Positive Aspects of Friday's Cattle on Feed Report

November feedlot placements were 98.1 percent of last year, smaller than last year after two months of year over year higher placements in September and October. 

Tue December 26 2023

USDA Cold Storage Report: Total Red Meat in Cold Storage down 11 Percent from Last Year
Cold Storage
USDA Cold Storage Report: Total Red Meat in Cold Storage down 11 Percent from Last Year

Total pounds of beef in freezers were up 2 percent from the previous month but down 13 percent from last year.

Sat December 23 2023

Weekly Cattle Market Overview for Week Ending 12/22/23
Cattle/Beef Prices
Weekly Cattle Market Overview for Week Ending 12/22/23

For the week, fed cattle trade in both the South Plains and North Plains was at 171.00. Feeder cattle were steady with stocker calves about 1.50 higher.

Sat December 23 2023

Cattle Empire
Bradford Buildings
Bar 3 Ranch Grass Fed Beef Business For Sale
Go-Bob Pipe & Steel (1)
The Accredited Ranch & Land Brokers / World Class Ranches
RanchWork.com-Body
Cattle Value Calculator
Clifton Livestock Commission 1st Annual Front Pasture Replacement Sale (1)

RanchWork.com-Body
Cattle Value Calculator
The Accredited Ranch & Land Brokers / World Class Ranches

Upcoming Sales...

LBJ Cattle Marketing Cream of the Crop Fall Replacement Female Sale
Holdenville Livestock Market 2025 Fall Sale Schedule
Reverse Rocking R Ranch Annual Bull & Female Sale (2)
J Bar Angus 25th Annual Bull & Select Female Sale
TD Angus Commercial Bred Female Sale
Advertise an Upcoming Sale
Clifton Livestock Commission 1st Annual Front Pasture Replacement Sale