6/9/23: Cattle Market Sentiment... Bullishness at a 5 Year High
Bullish/Bearish Consensus
6/9/23: Cattle Market Sentiment... Bullishness at a 5 Year High

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

Fri June 09 2023

California Bill could negatively impact businesses nationwide, including Agriculture
Climate Change
California Bill could negatively impact businesses nationwide, including Agriculture

Since many of the country’s biggest companies do business in the state, a corporate greenhouse gas emissions disclosure mandate would reach well beyond the state’s borders.

Thu June 08 2023

Elevated Beef Cow Slaughter Continues
BEEF COWS
Elevated Beef Cow Slaughter Continues

Through the 3rd week of May, 1.8% more cows have been harvested this year than during the same period in 2021.

Thu June 08 2023

Abnormal Dryness & Drought expanded across the Midwest, Northeast, and Mid-Atlantic
DROUGHT
Abnormal Dryness & Drought expanded across the Midwest, Northeast, and Mid-Atlantic

The drought-stricken Southern Plains saw big improvements, but more are needed, especially in Kansas.

Thu June 08 2023

U.S. Jobless Claims leap to a nearly Two-Year High
Economy
U.S. Jobless Claims leap to a nearly Two-Year High

Of the 53 U.S. states and territories that report jobless claims, 27 showed an increase last week. The other 26 posted a decline.

Thu June 08 2023

Former USDA Animal Inspector Sentenced for Accepting Bribes
USDA
Former USDA Animal Inspector Sentenced for Accepting Bribes

Roberto Adams to serve total of 57 months in federal prison for allowing cattle to enter the U.S. without proper quarantine or inspection.

Wed June 07 2023

Why Cattle Futures have climbed to their Highest Prices on Record
Cattle Futures
Why Cattle Futures have climbed to their Highest Prices on Record

The U.S. cattle and calves inventory as of Jan. 1, 2023 was at its smallest since 2015, according to USDA data.

Wed June 07 2023

Cattle Analyst Warns of Turnaround from High Prices
Beef Cattle Prices
Cattle Analyst Warns of Turnaround from High Prices

Cattle futures prices may be going up, but a similar reaction from cash prices may not be a good thing.

Wed June 07 2023

High Plains Drought so bad that Kansas is Importing Wheat from Europe
DROUGHT
High Plains Drought so bad that Kansas is Importing Wheat from Europe

Kansas wheat farmers will reap the smallest harvest in more than 60 years. Persistent drought withered much of the crop.

Tue June 06 2023

Feeder & Stocker Cattle Marketings for the week ending 6/3/23
Feeder & Stocker Cattle Marketings
Feeder & Stocker Cattle Marketings for the week ending 6/3/23

Last week's Weekly Feeder & Stocker Cattle Marketings were 23.6% below the 3 Year Average.

Tue June 06 2023

Pasture & Range Conditions as of 6/4/23
Pasture & Range Conditions
Pasture & Range Conditions as of 6/4/23

45% of Pasture & Range Conditions rated 'Good to Excellent' compared to 43% Last Week and 28% Last Year

Tue June 06 2023

Corn Crop Condition as of 6/4/23
Corn Crop
Corn Crop Condition as of 6/4/23

64% of Corn Crop rated as Good to Excellent Condition compared to 69% last week and 73% last year.

Tue June 06 2023

As Consumer Finances Tighten, Meat Demand Weakens
Beef Demand
As Consumer Finances Tighten, Meat Demand Weakens

Beef Outlook: Beef producers watch as pork values drop and wonder if lower supply can stave off price dips.

Mon June 05 2023

Tyson Foods to lay off 262 Dakota Dunes Employees
Beef Processing
Tyson Foods to lay off 262 Dakota Dunes Employees

Beef and pork sales year over year were down 5.4% and 10.3%, respectively.

Mon June 05 2023

Where will all the Cows Go? BLM Proposal could Slash Grazing Acres
Public Land Grazing
Where will all the Cows Go? BLM Proposal could Slash Grazing Acres

The proposed rule seeks to codify and promote the agency’s process around designating Areas of Critical Environmental Concern.

Sat June 03 2023

Weekly Cattle Market Overview for Week Ending 6/2/23
Cattle/Beef Prices
Weekly Cattle Market Overview for Week Ending 6/2/23

For the week, fed cattle trade in the South was 7.00 higher with Northern trade 5.00 higher. Feeder cattle and stocker calves traded about 5.00 higher.

Sat June 03 2023

6/2/23: Cattle Market Sentiment... Bullishness Surges Higher
Bullish/Bearish Consensus
6/2/23: Cattle Market Sentiment... Bullishness Surges Higher

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

Fri June 02 2023

Steak Is Getting Pricier; At a certain price, people change behavior
Beef Prices
Steak Is Getting Pricier; At a certain price, people change behavior

Some diners are choosing different cuts, or only picking up beef once in a while.

Thu June 01 2023

Consumer Confidence slips to Six-Month Low; Americans ‘gloomy’ about Economy
Economy
Consumer Confidence slips to Six-Month Low; Americans ‘gloomy’ about Economy

Consumer confidence index falls to 102.3% in May

Thu June 01 2023

Drought Conditions Expanded in the Midwest, Northeast, Mid-Atlantic, and South
DROUGHT
Drought Conditions Expanded in the Midwest, Northeast, Mid-Atlantic, and South

The Midwest, Northeast, Mid-Atlantic, and South saw a huge expansion of Abnormal Dryness (D1)

Thu June 01 2023

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