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Calf prices typically reach a seasonal low around October. This year, however, calf prices have moved counter-seasonally higher this summer as part of a general trend of tighter supplies and higher prices.

Cattle in all categories traded mostly lower ahead of the Labor Day weekend. Packers head into next week with smaller inventories and cattle owners hope that encourages more aggressive bidding.

For 2022, the national average for cash rents on cropland is $148 per acre. That’s up $7 from last year and eclipsed the previous high of 2015’s $144 per acre.

An outbreak of E. coli linked to romaine lettuce consumed at Wendy’s restaurants has spread to at least six states, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

An interdisciplinary effort to bring together University of Nebraska-Lincoln faculty, staff and students working to improve the efficiency, resilience and profitability of beef production has a new name.

Still an active teacher, mentor, and friend to many, University of Illinois professor emeritus Doug Parrett passed away unexpectedly on August 26, 2022.

Closer evaluation of factors driving today’s cattle markets do not suggest a ‘broken market,’ but rather strengthening prices which are the result of increasing consumer beef demand - both domestic and international.

Despite higher feed costs, buyers are willing to pay a premium for weaned and vaccinated calves.

To highlight the voices of individuals and companies helping beef producers on their sustainability journey, Trust In Beef™ is spotlighting the collaborative value chain program’s partners in a new video series.