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Cattle and calves on feed for slaughter market totaled 11.6 million head on Dec. 1, 2010.
The outlook for 2011 shows potential profits for all segments of the beef industry.
Calf prices will continue to rise until there is sufficient incentive to increase cow-calf production
Declining beef inventories are causing some to wonder how beef production can be maintained.
Live cattle traded $3.50/cwt higher this week while beef exports remain strong and continue to support a bullish cattle market.
Texas Cattle Feeders Association Tuesday sent this information to its members, which include both buyers and sellers involved with the Eastern Livestock mess.
Steps to take if you have sold cattle to Eastern Livestock.
Investory up 3% while placements in feedlots during October totaled 2.50 million, 1 percent above 2009.
On Friday, USDA-GIPSA charged Eastern with a number of violations.
The study by Informa Economics Inc. showed that the rule would result in job losses of more than 22,800, with an annual drop in gross domestic product by as much as $1.56 billion and an annual loss in tax revenues of $359 million.
USDA-GIPSA provides steps to take for producers who have not received payment due from Eastern Livestock Commission.
The following information was released by Purdue University - West Lafayette:It costs a lot more this year to feedmeat animals corn and soybean meal than it did just a few years ago. By the end of 2011, meat eaters will be forking out more money, as well, a Purdue University agricultural economist says.Rising grain prices are pushing feed costs higher for U.S. livestock producers, said Chris Hurt. With feed making up as much as 60 percent of a livestock producer’s costs, beef and pork producers are expected to reduce their herd sizes or leave them unchanged next year. Poultry farmers could increase production slightly.
Economist says cattle producers can expect to see higher calf prices next year, but not as high as he first estimated earlier this year.
Producers may find additional opportunities to market their calves if they background them before selling them.
Cattle and calves on feed for slaughter market in the United States for feedlots with capacity of 1,000 or more head totaled 10.8 million head on Oct. 1, 2010.
The cattle industry is ready to set records for high prices this year and next.
Weaning is a good time to consider enrolling in an age- and source-verification program.
Cattle cash trade should hold steady next week, but may go $1 lower.
The Department of Justice is holding the fourth workshop to address the issue of competitiveness in agriculture.
Beef and cattle prices continue to strengthen as cattle traders do a good job of anticipating two major reports issued today.
Listen in as a market expert breaks down today’s Cattle on Feed report.
Steve Kay and Ron Plain offer analysis of USDA Cattle on Feed report.
Steve Kay, Cattle Buyer’'s Weekly, provides insight to the August Cattle on Feed Report.
Steve Kay, of Cattle Buyer’'s Weekly, says today’s reports can be regarded as slighly positive.