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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.

Manager’s Corner

The nation hasn’t seen such a small beef cow herd in decades. Now many producers who survived the recent drought are focused on rebuilding. The question is, how long will it take?

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.

USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service is seeking input from the public to guide its development of a new industry-funded promotion, research and information order (also known as a “checkoff program”) for beef and beef products.

Now is the time to consider rebuilding the herd, but holding onto cows could be risky.

Data indicates continued strong consumer demand for beef, both domestically and for exports.

JBS SA, the world’s biggest meat producer, exceeded analysts’ estimates to post record quarterly profit on surging cattle prices and lower feed costs.