08/01/2009 09:10AM
Cash fed cattle trade was slow in developing this week.Light trade occurred in Nebraska and Iowa/Minnesota on Thursday; but for the most part, trade was delayed until Friday.Live prices were mostly $82 on Friday -- $1 lower than last week.Dressed prices were $131 to $132 -- $1 to $2 lower than last week
07/02/2009 01:03PM
Both U.S. beef exports and imports have reflected the global macroeconomic situation in recent months along with unique factors affecting the domestic situations for many of our trade partners. Total beef exports were up 5 percent for the year to date through April, though that increase reflects
06/20/2009 07:54AM
With little positive news regarding price, especially early in the week, very little trade was seen across all cattle feeding regions. Trade was at a standstill in the Southern Plains. Trade was so light that not enough cattle moved to establish a trend, but if one had to be called it would be steady
06/13/2009 08:01AM
Cash fed cattle business was slow in developing this week. On Thursday, a few sales in Iowa/Minnesota came in at $81 to $81.50, about $1 lower than the bulk of last week’s sales. Significant business in most regions did not occur until Friday, with prices mostly steady at around $82.
06/06/2009 10:47AM
After dropping another $1.50 or so last week, fed cattle were decidedly on the defensive this week.On Tuesday, a big drop in Live Cattle futures made lower cash prices for the week all but certain.In fact, feeders in Nebraska and Iowa/Minnesota went ahead and took their licks on Tuesday.In uncharacteristically
05/30/2009 09:07AM
Last week cash fed cattle prices were more-or-less steady with the prior week at around $85.This week, trade was a little slow in developing.Recent softening of wholesale beef prices contributed to a weaker tone in the futures market this week.With futures drifting lower, moderate cash trade developed
05/25/2009 08:00AM
Cattle were firm this week with most areas averaging $85 live and $136 dressed. In the Southern Plains live cattle were steady. In Nebraska, live prices were steady and dressed prices were steady to $1 higher. Colorado live trade was steady at $85 to $86. In Iowa and Minnesota trade was steady at $85
05/22/2009 03:03PM
Many new technologies have been made available to the beef industry over the last 50 years. Few technologies have the potential return on investment as do growth promoting implants for nursing calves. The term “implant” is used to refer to a group of products used in the cattle industry
05/22/2009 02:33PM
Fed cattle prices were steady to slightly lower this week. The 5-area daily weighted average price for slaughter steers sold through Thursday was $85.09/cwt on a live weight basis, down two cents from a week earlier and $9.31 lower than a year ago. Steers sold on a dressed basis averaged $136.21/cwt