Source: USDA
Beef production in 2024 is raised with higher expected steer and heifer slaughter that is partially offset by lower cow slaughter. The 2025 beef production forecast is also raised as a faster pace of fed cattle marketings is...
Source: Government of Alberta
“A burning question for many is when will the Alberta cattle sector see a rebuild of its cow herd,” says Ann Boyda provincial livestock market analyst with the Alberta government. “Typically, what is needed are high...
Source: ADM, Chris Lehner
MORNING LIVESTOCK FUTURES OUTLOOK
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Last week cash cattle prices were steady to slightly weaker in the Midwest and down $1.00 to $2.00 in the southwest. Cattle in the Midwest mostly $198.00 to $199.00 and in the southwest...
Total economic returns in 2023 for Illinois beef feeding enterprises exceeded total costs by $2.04 per 100 pounds of beef produced in preliminary findings for farms enrolled in Illinois Farm Business Farm Management. The 2023 returns were lower than...
USDA released the June Cattle on Feed Report last Friday afternoon. This monthly report estimates the number of cattle on feed in US feedlots with one-time capacity exceeding 1,000 head. Monthly cattle on feed reports account for more than...
Source: USDA
Report Summary
Beef/Cattle: The 2024 beef production forecast is virtually unchanged as heavier cattle weights are expected to partially offset tight cattle supplies. The 2025 beef production forecast is raised with expectations of continued high cattle weights and a...
In this episode, Gavin McPherson discusses the latest trends and updates in livestock insurance, focusing on the current market conditions and risk management strategies for producers. He highlights key factors affecting the livestock industry, including weather patterns, feed costs,...
Source: Government of Alberta
“Many factors influence commodity prices, although the main price determining factors for most commodities are supply and demand,” says Neil Blue, provincial crops market analyst with the Alberta government. “Factors affecting the availability of a crop...
Conventional wisdom says that nobody is expanding cattle herds. Usually, that means there is not enough expansion in aggregate to see any difference. Local or individual situations can differ, and contraction or expansion is normal to observe. For example,...
Source: Government of Alberta
“Brazil has recently made the self-declaratory announcement that it was Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) free without vaccination and will submit a request to the World Organization for Animal Health (WOAH) for recognition of this status,” says Ann...
