A look at Cull Cow Values
BEEF COWS
A look at Cull Cow Values

The National Direct cutter cow prices have been above $80 per cwt for three weeks and show no signs of slowing down.

Wed March 29 2023

USDA Ear Tag Comment Period Extended
RFID Ear Tags
USDA Ear Tag Comment Period Extended

The rule would require cattle to have ear tags that are visually and electronically readable.

Wed March 29 2023

Veterinarians discuss GFI No. 263
Animal Health
Veterinarians discuss GFI No. 263

(GFI) No. 263 goes into effect in June 2023, transitioning 91 livestock antibiotics, previously available over the counter (OTC), to prescription status.

Wed March 29 2023

Farmland Values May Peak in 2023
Agricultural Land Values
Farmland Values May Peak in 2023

In 2022, farmland values reached new heights, and experts say the climb isn’t over yet, but the end may be in sight.

Tue March 28 2023

Consumer Confidence Rises; Inflation still a Big Worry
Economy
Consumer Confidence Rises; Inflation still a Big Worry

Consumer confidence index increases to 104.2 in March from 103.4.

Tue March 28 2023

Feeder & Stocker Cattle Marketings for the week ending 3/25/23
Feeder & Stocker Cattle Marketings
Feeder & Stocker Cattle Marketings for the week ending 3/25/23

Last week's Weekly Feeder & Stocker Cattle Marketings were 5.6% below the 3 Year Average.

Mon March 27 2023

February Cattle Slaughter & Beef Production
Beef Cattle
February Cattle Slaughter & Beef Production

Total slaughter of fed and non fed cattle for the month was 2.548 million head, 5.2% lower than a year ago.

Mon March 27 2023

Beef Production Decreasing; Prices Higher
Beef Prices
Beef Production Decreasing; Prices Higher

Beef production is expected to drop more sharply for the remainder of the year, adding even more supply pressure to support prices. 

Mon March 27 2023

Weekly Cattle Market Overview for Week Ending 3/24/23
Cattle/Beef Prices
Weekly Cattle Market Overview for Week Ending 3/24/23

Fed cattle in the South traded 1.00 lower with dressed trade in the North 1.00 higher. Feeder cattle were steady while stocker calves traded 1.00 higher.

Sat March 25 2023

3/24/23: Cattle Market Sentiment Remains Bearish
Bullish/Bearish Consensus
3/24/23: Cattle Market Sentiment Remains Bearish

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

Fri March 24 2023

February Commercial Red Meat Production Down 4 Percent from Last Year
Livestock Slaughter
February Commercial Red Meat Production Down 4 Percent from Last Year

Cattle slaughter totaled 2.55 million head, down 5 percent from February 2022.

Fri March 24 2023

Total Red Meat Supplies in Freezers up 2 Percent from Last Year
Cold Storage
Total Red Meat Supplies in Freezers up 2 Percent from Last Year

Total pounds of beef in freezers down 6 percent from last year.

Fri March 24 2023

No, It’s All About Freedom
R-CALF USA
No, It’s All About Freedom

Commentary by Bill Bullard, CEO, R-CALF USA

Thu March 23 2023

2022 Beef Exports set All-Time Record
Beef Exports
2022 Beef Exports set All-Time Record

U.S. beef exports hit 1.47 metric tons in 2022, a record for volume and value.

Thu March 23 2023

National Drought Conditions for Week Ending 3/21/23
DROUGHT
National Drought Conditions for Week Ending 3/21/23

This week, 34.54% of the lower 48 states are in drought, down from 35.79% last week.

Thu March 23 2023

Fed Hikes Interest Rates Again
Interest Rates
Fed Hikes Interest Rates Again

Banking woes will impact economy but effects are uncertain, inflation picture worsens slightly.

Wed March 22 2023

‘Smart’ Masks for Cows? Gates Invests $4.7 Million in Data-Collecting Faceware for Livestock
Climate Change
‘Smart’ Masks for Cows? Gates Invests $4.7 Million in Data-Collecting Faceware for Livestock

The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation this month awarded a $4.8 million grant to a company that sells “smart” face masks for cows

Wed March 22 2023

WOTUS Rules struck down in Idaho & Texas
WOTUS
WOTUS Rules struck down in Idaho & Texas

District court denies national injunction and ruled that other courts should determine WOTUS’ legality across the nation.

Tue March 21 2023

Feeder & Stocker Cattle Marketings for the week ending 3/18/23
Feeder & Stocker Cattle Marketings
Feeder & Stocker Cattle Marketings for the week ending 3/18/23

Last week's Weekly Feeder & Stocker Cattle Marketings were 6.1% above the 3 Year Average.

Tue March 21 2023

Feedlot Inventories are Falling: How Far and How Long?
Cattle on Feed
Feedlot Inventories are Falling: How Far and How Long?

Feedlot inventories may decline through 2023 with the low in 2024 or beyond.

Mon March 20 2023

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