Livestock and Grain Markets, Prices & Futures
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Latest News from Markets
The average weight of cattle slaughtered in the United States is increasing in 2014, as rising prices for cattle and beef, coupled with declining feed costs, have induced growers to feed cattle for longer periods.
Cattle feeders have been fairing alright with higher live cattle prices, but packers aren’t doing so well.
JBS SA, the world’s biggest meat producer, exceeded analysts’ estimates to post record quarterly profit on surging cattle prices and lower feed costs.
Less beef production but prices should continue to rise, according to USDA.
Beef and cattle prices dropped this past week, but it’s still a profitable time to be in the beef industry.
U.S. cattle imports have increased from both Canada and Mexico in 2014, totaling 1.413 million head through August.
Now is the time to consider rebuilding the herd, but holding onto cows could be risky.
Record high feeder cattle prices could make profitability difficult in the coming months.
Cash fed cattle prices reached new record levels Thursday with trades at $170 per cwt.