Don Roose at U.S. Commodities said the market is turning contraseasonal with ending stocks getting smaller as well as the crop.
- Benjamin Herrold
Cattle markets dipped in mid-July, although University of Tennessee Ag Economist Andrew Griffith said despite this trend, the tight cattle supply and fairly strong demand remain in place.
- Benjamin Herrold
Grain marketing plans take a variety of things into consideration. University of Missouri Ag Economist Ben Brown said ultimately, they are about being intentional.
- Benjamin Herrold
Cattle dressed weights have increased as the industry looks to get the most out of the limited cattle supply. University of Tennessee Ag Economist Charley Martinez wrote in his “In the Cattle Markets” column for the Livestock Marketing Information Center that slaughter, placement and dressed…
- Crystal Reed
Lots of uncertainty is keeping corn and soybean sellers at bay, said Don Roose at U.S. Commodities.
- By Benjamin Herrold, Missouri Farmer Today
Beef prices were “underwhelming” in the lead up to Independence Day, said University of Tennessee Ag Economist Andrew Griffith. Summertime and summer holidays usually see a seasonal boost.
- By Tim Kenyon, Iowa Farmer Today
Expect to see “variability” again describing this year’s corn crop.
- Benjamin Herrold
Widespread drought is impacting producers’ management decisions. University of Georgia Extension Livestock Economist Will Secor said drought is an issue for the majority of the U.S. cattle inventory.
- Crystal Reed
The seasonals are turning more negative currently, according to Don Roose at U.S. Commodities.
- Crystal Reed
News from the United States-China talks could be a “game changer,” said Don Roose at U.S. Commodities.
- Benjamin Herrold
With another strong week for finished cattle prices, University of Tennessee Ag Economist Andrew Griffith said the dollar value of each head is climbing into a very high range.
- Benjamin Herrold
The Livestock Marketing Center continues to track domestic meat demand. The first quarter demand climbed higher for beef.
- By Benjamin Herrold, Iowa Farmer Today
The finished cattle market surged during the week ending May 1, climbing from already high levels, University of Tennessee ag economist Andrew Griffith said.
- By Crystal Reed, Iowa Farmer Today
The soybean market was “on fire” to start this week, with bean oil pushing to the upside May 4, adding risk premium due to the war in Iran, said Don Roose at U.S. Commodities.
- Benjamin Herrold
Drought conditions in many major cattle-producing regions of the U.S. could be an obstacle to herd rebuilding efforts.
- Crystal Reed
Drought in the western Plains has some farmers concerned, while the southeast and the upper Midwest is wetter than usual.
- Crystal Reed
The markets are eyeing the forecast to see whether planting progress will push forward or not.
- Benjamin Herrold
The latest USDA cattle on feed report showed lower inventory and placements.