Paul Dykstra

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What the data says about the herd rebuild.
Shifting July markets
Heavier cattle are bridging the supply gap, but the industry is testing the upper limits of “acceptable” as backfat and ribeye sizes swell.
Implications of Heavier Finished Weights
Margins Squeeze, Markets Cool: What It Means for Fed Cattle
Rapid decline in Select carcasses.
The beef industry is looking toward “Beef Month” to sustain the strongest market rally in history.
Despite a historic 15% Prime grade achievement, heavier carcass weights and excess backfat are creating new hurdles for the Certified Angus Beef brand.
No April foolin': Choice-Select spread inverted
Carcass quality continues to soar higher.