Markets
Beef exports growing rapidly
After posting record-large beef exports last year, U.S. shipments are off to another fast start in 2012.
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Record-setting pace gains speed
Demand for stocker and feeder cattle only seemed to strengthen last month as prices climbed ever higher.
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Markets: CAB/Choice spread
This snapshot explores the spread between the boxed-beef cutout values of USDA Choice and Certifi ed Angus Beef®.
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Female prices continue upward trend
Demand for replacement females increased from ranchers in January and February, and mild winter weather across most of cattle country encouraged the continuation of that trend.
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Indicators provide mixed signals
Beef’s economic indicators provided mixed signals, despite the fact cattle prices were near all-time highs in January.
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New month, new year, new records
It’s a storyline that doesn’t get old — stocker/feeder prices set new record highs during January.
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Percent Choice and Prime and the Choice/ Select spread
This snapshot explores percent Choice and Prime grade in relation to the Choice/Select spread, that difference in boxed-beef prices between the two grades.
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Female prices surge higher during January
Female prices surged higher into the new year as replacement demand picked up from ranchers.
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Indicators provide mixed signals
Beef’s economic indicators provided mixed signals in December. Cattle prices were near all-time highs, but both feedyards and packers posted significant losses for the month.
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Fall rally sets new record highs
Strong demand and limited supplies continued to drive calf and yearling prices higher during December.
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Premium Market Snapshot: Beef cutout values
Beef cutout values have risen dramatically, perhaps to a new plateau of prices, but with that comes greater differentiation between grades.
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- Post-tornado composting a solution for disposal of dead livestock
- Cornell genetic testing process cuts cost by up to 75 percent
- Angus Foundation receives $28,500 from “The Card Challenge”
- Commentary: In praise of animal foods
- 100K Pathogen Genome Project maps first genomes
- Beef exports depend on quality reputation
- Michigan hay buyers should plan purchases early
- New animal identification rules aid disease traceability
- Seven jobs more dangerous than farming
- Survey reveals most Americans in favor of COOL
- Corn planting pace turns from record slow to record fast
- U.S. cattle placements rise in April as feed costs subside
