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Markets: Replacement female prices stronger
Demand for breeding-age replacement females surged higher during April, despite unusually cool weather that delayed the grazing season.
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Beef export values climb
Increasing beef export values continued on lower volumes for February, according to statistics released by USDA and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF).
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Economic Indicators: Production markets costs show improvement
Cattle prices have disappointed ranchers and feedyard operators since mid-winter, leaving the industry struggling with constant losses.
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Stocker/Feeder Markets: Demand weakens as spring arrives
Despite a late-month rally, all classes of stocker and feeder cattle posted declines during April, according to Drovers/CattleNetwork’s 50-market auction summary.
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Female prices stumble into spring
Demand for breeding-age females declined during March, a contra-seasonal trend. Despite some much-needed moisture in the Central Plains, females saw weaker bids at auctions across the nation.
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- Ag commodities seemed directionless Wednesday morning
- U.S. wheat conditions well below average
- Post-tornado composting a solution for disposal of dead livestock
- Cornell genetic testing process cuts costs by up to 75 percent
- Angus Foundation receives $28,500 from “The Card Challenge”
- Commentary: In praise of animal foods
- Michigan hay buyers should plan purchases early
- New animal identification rules aid disease traceability
- Post-tornado composting a solution for disposal of dead livestock
- Seven jobs more dangerous than farming
- Drought losses in Oklahoma top $400 million for 2012
- Corn and soybean prices continue to retrace 2012 drought rally
