Cow Calf / Breeds

Cattle Outlook: Lower Retail Beef Prices, Neutral COF Report

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:22:09 GMT

Beef and veal exports for September were 20 percent below a year earlier. The biggest decline by country was South Korea, Vietnam and Mexico. Beef imports in September were down 4.7 percent from a year earlier.

Cattle Outlook: Record High Corn Yield, Beef Prices Down

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 19:38:30 GMT

The November USDA estimate of the 2009 corn crop is for a yield of 162.9 bushels per acre, down from the October estimate of 164.2 bushels per acre. This is still a record high for the corn yield.

BeefTalk: The Value Of Beef: More Figures & More Headaches

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 13:10:13 GMT

A discussion was initiated as to where one should look to find out why the value that the producer receives for beef seems to be questioned. It goes without much discussion that this topic is complicated and difficult.

Cattle Outlook: Consumer Beef Demand Down, Calf & Steer Prices Decrease

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 19:32:39 GMT

Beef production for January-September was down 3.2 percent. The number of cattle slaughtered during this nine month period was down 4.2 percent. Therefore, cattle weights were one percent heavier than for this time in 2008.

BeefTalk: We Too Are Resting In Someone's Hand

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 13:09:40 GMT

There is a time to set aside the business of life and simply do.

In The Cattle Markets: Impact Of Southeastern Rains

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 21:25:14 GMT

The Southern US has been inundated with rain over the past two months. The Mississippi River corridor has been particularly hard hit by the excessive rains.

Cattle Market Notes: Cash Prices Improve, Weather Is The Factor For Corn

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 21:06:57 GMT

Further improvement in cash fed cattle prices continued this week.

The Third Stage Of Calving: Shedding Of Fetal Membranes

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 20:09:18 GMT

The process of “calving” or parturition in beef cattle is defined by three stages.

The Impact Of Dressing Percent On Cull Cow Marketing

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 20:06:54 GMT

Cull cows that are destined to be go to the packing house are graded by their fleshiness. The fattest cows are called “Breakers”. Moderately fleshed cows are “Boners”. Thin cows are called “Leans” or “Lights”, depending upon the weight of the cow.

Cattle Outlook: Beef Prices Improve, Slaughter Up

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 19:16:08 GMT

According to the price data available, the consumer demand for beef is down 2.3 percent and for pork, up 4.0 percent.

In The Cattle Markets: Feeding Losses & Fall Calf Prices

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 14:16:15 GMT

As I look at feeder cattle markets across the country and as I have opportunities to talk with cattle producers, it becomes very apparent that feeder cattle prices have dropped sharply and unexpectedly.

Cattle Market Notes: Fed Market Shows Signs Of A Rally

Sun, 25 Oct 2009 14:52:51 GMT

The fed cattle market has finally begun to shows signs of a rally, stringing together two consecutive weeks of higher prices.

National Feeder Cattle Report

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 20:53:52 GMT

Compared to last week, feeder and stocker cattle were steady to 2.00 higher in both auctions and direct trading.

Cattle Outlook: Lighter Weight Placements, Wholesale Beef Prices Increase

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 18:42:26 GMT

The Cattle on Feed report for October 1 came in very close to the trade estimates. The on-feed number according to USDA was 100.6 percent of a year earlier.