Missouri Cattlemen urged to watch for Prussic Acid Poisoning
Animal Health
Missouri Cattlemen urged to watch for Prussic Acid Poisoning

More than 70 adult cattle in southwestern Missouri died shortly after being released into drought-stressed pasture with lush new growth of Johnson grass.

Thu August 31 2023

Revised Waters of the United States Rule released by EPA
WOTUS
Revised Waters of the United States Rule released by EPA

EPA says new WOTUS definition conforms to recent high court ruling.

Thu August 31 2023

Fed-Favored PCE Gauge shows U.S.’s Core Annual Inflation Rate Ticking Higher
Economy
Fed-Favored PCE Gauge shows U.S.’s Core Annual Inflation Rate Ticking Higher

The rate of core inflation over the past year edged up to 4.2% from 4.1% in the prior month.

Thu August 31 2023

Cattle Producers To Start Building $670 Million Beef Production Plant in Texas Panhandle
Beef Processing
Cattle Producers To Start Building $670 Million Beef Production Plant in Texas Panhandle

Facility is expected to employ nearly 1,600 workers and slaughter at least 3,000 head of cattle per day.

Wed August 30 2023

Denmark finds ways to tackle Climate Change: “Tax Beef”
Climate Change
Denmark finds ways to tackle Climate Change: “Tax Beef”

Applying taxes to beef products could be one way to reduce CO2 emissions, says the Danish Government.

Tue August 29 2023

In The Cattle Markets: Feed Situation
LIVESTOCK FEED
In The Cattle Markets: Feed Situation

The hay situation has improved with production up sharply from a year ago.

Tue August 29 2023

Pasture & Range Conditions as of 8/27/23
Pasture & Range Conditions
Pasture & Range Conditions as of 8/27/23

36% of Pasture & Range Conditions rated 'Good to Excellent' compared to 37% Last Week and 25% Last Year.

Mon August 28 2023

Corn Crop Condition as of 8/27/23
Corn Crop
Corn Crop Condition as of 8/27/23

56% of Corn Crop rated as Good to Excellent Condition compared to 58% last week and 54% last year.

Mon August 28 2023

Feeder & Stocker Cattle Marketings for the week ending 8/26/23
Feeder & Stocker Cattle Marketings
Feeder & Stocker Cattle Marketings for the week ending 8/26/23

Last week's Weekly Feeder & Stocker Cattle Marketings were 0.50% above the 3 Year Average.

Mon August 28 2023

Plan Now for Value-Added Calf Marketing This Fall
Preconditioning
Plan Now for Value-Added Calf Marketing This Fall

Preconditioning adds value to calves due to the weaning, health and other management protocols that are included in the programs. 

Mon August 28 2023

Weekly Cattle Market Overview for Week Ending 8/25/23
Cattle/Beef Prices
Weekly Cattle Market Overview for Week Ending 8/25/23

Fed cattle trade in the Southern Plains was steady with trade in the North 1.00 lower. Feeder cattle and stocker calves were both lower while live cattle futures and feeder futures were both higher.

Sat August 26 2023

CoBank: Beef/Dairy Cross brings New Value to Marketplace
Beef Cattle
CoBank: Beef/Dairy Cross brings New Value to Marketplace

More dairies are expected to incorporate beef breed genetics for additional revenue stream.

Fri August 25 2023

Weekly Cattle Market Sentiment: Back to 'Bullish'
Bullish/Bearish Consensus
Weekly Cattle Market Sentiment: Back to 'Bullish'

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

Fri August 25 2023

Commercial Red Meat Production Down 2 Percent; Beef Down 6 Percent
Livestock Slaughter
Commercial Red Meat Production Down 2 Percent; Beef Down 6 Percent

Cattle slaughter totaled 2.60 million head, down 6 percent from July 2022.

Thu August 24 2023

August USDA Cold Storage Report
Cold Storage
August USDA Cold Storage Report

Total red meat supplies in freezers down 14 percent from last year;  Total pounds of beef down 18 percent.

Wed August 23 2023

14 American Cities have ‘Goals’ Of Banning Meat, Dairy, & Private Vehicles By 2030
Environmentalists
14 American Cities have ‘Goals’ Of Banning Meat, Dairy, & Private Vehicles By 2030

Ultimately, these goals are inherently anti-human. People generally need meat and the protein it provides to flourish.

Wed August 23 2023

Anthrax Outbreak Raises Concerns for North Dakota Ranchers
Anthrax
Anthrax Outbreak Raises Concerns for North Dakota Ranchers

Rash of cases in Grant, Hettinger and Adams Counties confirmed by the Department of Agriculture.

Wed August 23 2023

June Beef Exports Below Record Pace of 2022
Beef Exports
June Beef Exports Below Record Pace of 2022

First-half of 2023 beef exports lower overall, but bright spots emerge.

Tue August 22 2023

Pasture & Range Conditions as of 8/20/23
Pasture & Range Conditions
Pasture & Range Conditions as of 8/20/23

37% of Pasture & Range Conditions rated 'Good to Excellent' compared to 40% Last Week and 23% Last Year.

Mon August 21 2023

Corn Crop Condition as of 8/20/23
Corn Crop
Corn Crop Condition as of 8/20/23

58% of Corn Crop rated as Good to Excellent Condition compared to 59% last week and 55% last year.

Mon August 21 2023

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