Latest News From Fed Cattle

Change and volatility are commonplace in today's agricultural markets, and those trends have been no different in cattle marketing for nearly 20 years.

The feeder markets keep moving higher each week and have since the holidays.

Packers came into the week bidding aggressively and the result was another week of record-high prices.

Understanding the FDA’s December 11, 2013 announcement to remove “improve growth, gain, and efficiency” use of feed grade antibiotics.

In this part 2 of a two-part series, a K-State feedlot specialist provides a look into how environmental factors, including heat stress, coupled with the use of beta-agonists potentially affects cattle feed intake.

For beef cattle prices to continue their record run, the 2014 U.S. corn crop will have to produce record yields, according to a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service economist.

The fully redesigned Kuhn Knight RA 100 Series Helix Reel Auggie mixers provide outstanding durability and performance.

In this part 1 of a two-part series, a K-State veterinarian provides a look into how environmental factors, including heat stress, coupled with the use of beta-agonists potentially plays a role in cattle fatigue.

After record prices of $137 per cwt. the week before, cattle feeders started last week asking an unprecedented $140.

Cattle traders rang in the New Year with record cash prices for fed cattle.

Cattle feeders and agri-business professionals are invited to the Feedlot Forum 2014, a day-long program Jan. 21 at Terrace View Event Center in Sioux Center, Iowa.

A livestock specialist at Iowa State University says falling corn prices are generating some optimism that cattle farmers can again make money.

During the last 90 days, Merck Animal Health, with the input and oversight of its Advisory Board, has worked to implement its Five-Step Plan to Ensuring Responsible Beef and has made considerable progress.

Feedyards aggressively placed cattle on feed during October, which may fill any marketing hole expected late this winter.

USDA’s Oct. 1 Cattle on Feed report confirmed recent bullish ideas for cattlemen.

Cash fed cattle prices eclipsed last week’s all-time record by posting gains of $3 to $4 per hundredweight this week.

Cash fed cattle prices may equal or surpass record highs this week. Here's why.

Feeder cattle prices are called a “runaway” this week. Declining corn prices has prompted cattle feeders to bid up yearling cattle prices to dizzying heights, which is great news if you’re a seller.

Calves and feeder cattle are hot commodities, and market fundamentals going forward suggest that trend will continue.

August placements of cattle into feedyards were the lowest since 1996, according to USDA’s monthly Cattle on Feed report, another indication that U.S. cattle numbers are as tight as feared.

Cattle on Feed placements are lower, prices steady to higher; while increases in cow slaughter means the breeding herd is still contracting.

Merck Animal Heath will suspend sales of Zilmax in the U.S. and Canada, while the beta-agnostic feed additive is under additional scientific audit after Tyson issued a ban on purchasing Zilmax-fed cattle.

The National Cattlemen's Beef Association comments on Merck Animal Health's response to Tyson's ban of Zilmax-fed cattle.

The latest livestock trade data indicates that the Mexican cattle industry is undergoing rapid and dynamic change, which will affect cattle and beef flows between the U.S. and Mexico.

Fed cattle markets are most concerned now with current beef production and movement of animals through the feedlots this summer and fall.

Friday's cattle on feed report was a bit bearish as placements were higher than pre-release trade estimates and marketings were lower.

Oklahoma auctioneers take top two spots in annual world contest in Montgomery, Ala.

Even with USDA's higher forecast of 2013 beef production, lower expected corn yields and higher prices continue to stem growth in the U.S. beef herd.

South Dakota State University Extension is hosting a Seedstock Symposium June 27-28 in Sioux Falls to provide cattle producers with information on tools improve cattle feeding and reproductive efficiency.

The cattle market still anticipates peak prices for 2013 in nearly every segment of the industry, but it all depends on the weather.

Prices of both corn and soybeans should be well supported until rationing has been confirmed.

USDA projects the feeding of wheat will account for 12.7% of total use of U.S. wheat during 2012, up from the 9.1% average.

Poor weather conditions have resulted in high feed costs and big financial losses, Purdue Extension agricultural economist Chris Hurt says.

Fueled by declining beef production due to the drought and booming exports, fed-cattle prices soared to new levels.

Weaker grain and stronger fed prices mean some classes of cattle show profit potential that can be locked in now.

Feedlots struggle to generate higher cash trade, which was a disappointment given tighter show lists.

Sorting adds value to cattle feeders before selling to packers.

High priced corn and high priced feeder cattle are making positive break-evens impossible for feeders.

High cattle prices are good, unless you’re buying them to feed.

The margin is still negative for cattle being placed on feed.

Accessibility to corn co-products provide Midwest cattle feeders opportunities but there are still challenges.

There are more myths about distillers’ grains and gluten feed than I can list. One of the more interesting is that distillers’ grains will cause foot rot and bloat, when in fact distillers’ grains, with their dense mineral content, improve bone and hoof hardness and will reduce the chance of bloat if fed correctly.

But hedging breakevens in fat cattle getting difficult given the current price of feeders and grain.

Team to head to China in early January

Eastern Livestock, LLC., one of the oldest and the biggest cattle order buyers in the U.S., has some $81 million in bad checks.

Additional sessions on tap for December

The old adage “make hay while the sun shines” definitely applies this year.

With corn, wheat and soybeans putting in short-term lows, we asked a few analysts if it is time to lock in feed needs now.

The cattle futures market has corrected itself with a slight downturn. That correction is temporary say market analysts, and it shouldn't dissuade cattle feeding investments.

Hear market analysis on the April 23 Cattle on Feed report.