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Volatility throughout 2020 creates a difficult challenge to assess the current cattle cycle and longer-term herd dynamics. Here’s a glimpse of the data a month prior to USDA’s annual inventory report.

Tyson Foods notified the Securities and Exchange Commission on Monday it was filing corrected financial results after an internal review found “misappropriation of company funds” by one of its beef suppliers.

Several cases of rabies in cattle, including dairy and beef animals, have been reported this year.

Wehner developed the first Gelbvieh herd at Truman State University, and his own fullblood Gelbvieh herd. The AGA Hall of Fame recognizes him for lasting contributions to the growth and development of the breed.

All packers were active players in all regions in the days leading up to the Christmas weekend and prices rallied $2 per cwt. accordingly. Feeders reported good clean-up throughout the region.

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit rejected the Meat Institute’s challenge to California’s 2018 ballot initiative that imposes new standards for animal housing.

Negotiated cash fed cattle traded $2 higher in the South during the holiday-shortened week. Futures markets appear supportive and asking prices will be higher in the days before New Year’s.

While packing plant closure and slow-downs disrupted the beef industry in 2020, demand will become more critical heading into 2021 including consumption at-home, away-from-home, and for export.