Livestock and Grain Markets, Prices & Futures
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Latest News from Markets
All classes of cattle and calves traded lower this week, pulled down by the bear’s strangle hold on the futures markets.
The USDA-AMS is seeking public input on possible revisions to the U.S. Standards for Grades of Carcass Beef to adjust for recent improvements and trends in animal raising and feeding.
The man in charge of resurrecting a scandal-marred beef plant that has sat idle since 2012 is optimistic about the Aberdeen, S.D., facility’s future.
Increased heifer retention is having an impact both on the fed cattle market and at the packer.
Pasture values are increasing at a faster rate than cropland. The trend could continue with on-going profitability in the cattle market.
Both the fed cattle and beef cutout markets have taken a slight downturn, but things should turn around and head back towards record highs.
Researchers examine how temperament of cattle could affect their immune function and carcass merit.
Beef costs are poised to rise further as feeder-cattle futures climbed to cap the longest rally in 37 years amid mounting U.S. supply concerns.
Pastures are in better condition this summer than anytime in past 10 years, that’s a good sign for herd rebuilding.
The cattle markets are on a slight decline, but it’s still better than last year.