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Last week’s fed cattle market saw a wide variation in prices between the south and the north, with some feeders willing to sacrifice one set of cattle in order to get another set in.
U.S. feedlots with more than 500 cattle on feed increased in numbers 12% during the five year period between 2012 and 2017, according to the 2017 Census of Agriculture.
Aaron Ogren, 30, of Exeter, Nebraska, has been arrested and charged with multiple counts of animal cruelty after more than 200 cattle died on a feedlot.
Adverse weather has likely slowed cattle finishing somewhat but the slaughter totals across classes mostly reflect underlying herd dynamics.
Cash cattle trade was like a roller coaster ride with disappointing downs, and faith restoring gains for the north.
The downward movement in the market feels like it should be short lived, but is dependent on how willing producers are to fight for a price.
A softer cash fed cattle market leaves cattlemen wondering if the spring highs are in for 2019.
The south Texas beef packer formerly known as Kane Beef has reopened under the name of STX Beef.
USDA’s March 1 cattle on feed report estimated 1% more cattle in feedlots than the same period last year.
Many of the corporate yards in the south are loaded with market-ready cattle, which may reduce packer aggressiveness.
Joan Ruskamp reflects on her year as chairperson of the CBB and the value of the beef checkoff.
Jessie Ramirez, head of maintenance and equipment operator at Brookover Feed Yard outside Garden City, Kan., has been the model example of what feedlots are looking for from their workforce.
Following the shutdown, fundamental information is slowly returning to normal. The February Cattle on Feed report was released last Friday, with the March report scheduled for its normal date of March 22.
Despite packer inventories, last week’s cash cattle trade met most cattle feeders’ expectations.
The USDA has released new cattle on feed numbers. It is still playing catch up following the partial government shutdown.
Court documents allege a South Dakota man involved in a multi-million dollar foreclosure case, sold the same cattle to as many as four different parties.
Mass treatments can save stressed calves arriving at stocker or feeding operations, but a more targeted approach could reduce antibiotic use while improving outcomes.
Did outside factors or did cash trade cresting at $110 create the sell off Friday? This week’s cash bids from the packer might be the best answer to that question.
As chickpea production increases around the world, those crops not suitable for human consumption are being recycled into cattle feed as a partial replacement for soybean meal and cereal grains.
Hedging opportunities for cattle marketed into the beginning of next year are becoming more attractive.
April placements of cattle on feed totaled 9% more than a year ago, with marketings 7% higher.
Sometimes, the slightest of differences between groups of feeder cattle can significantly affect their value when sold as fats. Understanding these subtle nuances can help you more effectively market your future calf crops.
Sometimes, the slightest of differences between groups of feeder cattle can significantly affect their value when sold as fats. Understanding these subtle nuances can help you more effectively market your future calf crops.
Though it’s possible some Texas producers could ship hay north, it might not happen for a number of reasons.
Drought in Oklahoma and Texas is forcing more cattle on feed, and that will impact inventory numbers in January.
Both CME cattle futures and cash prices were lower for the second consecutive week. USDA’s cattle on feed report found a record October 1 inventory as September placements were called 6% higher.
Cash cattle and futures traded lower for cattle most of the week, while grain markets experienced a harvest rally.
Continued support from the board could yield higher cash prices for most producers. Packers need for higher grading cattle could also help push prices higher in the weeks to come.
Even for those who enjoyed timely summer rains, the marginal economics of the cattle business and rising feed costs continue to cause nearly everyone to search for ways to do more with less.
USDA’s National Animal Health Monitoring System wants to get the word out now to raise awareness for the study and encourage them to let feedlot owners and operators they work with know about the project.