Calf and feeder cattle markets have been pressured the past couple of weeks, said Andrew Griffith, livestock marketing specialist at University of Tennessee.
- Crystal Reed
Calf and feeder cattle prices remain strong but do seem to have plateaued and are mainly moving sideways, said Andrew Griffith, livestock marketing specialist at University of Tennessee.
- Crystal Reed
There is little doubt grass cattle buyers are out in full force with lightweight calf prices increasing at a rapid pace, said Andrew Griffith, livestock marketing specialist at the University of Tennessee.
- Crystal Reed
“There is no fun or enjoyment in trading something when one party knows they are pricing a loss from the start,” Andrew Griffith, University of Tennessee livestock marketing specialist, said in a recent column.
- Crystal Reed
The tug of war continues between cattle feeders and packers, said Andrew Griffith, livestock marketing specialist at University of Tennessee.
- Benjamin Herrold
The annual cattle inventory report and the monthly cattle on feed report, both released in late January, provided a look at national cattle numbers and trends.
- Benjamin Herrold
December has brought some strength back to feeder cattle markets, but University of Tennessee Livestock Marketing Specialist Andrew Griffith said finished cattle prices could have difficulty going higher.
- Benjamin Herrold
The latest USDA data indicates lower cattle slaughter in 2025 and reduced meat production.
- Benjamin Herrold
As the finished cattle market has moved lower, seasonal support could provide a boost.
- Benjamin Herrold
The USDA’s World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimate report released Nov. 14 provided some updated projections of beef production as the industry works through historically low national cattle numbers and potential expansion of the breeding herd.
- Benjamin Herrold
Cattle producers, feeders and packers continue to try to navigate some volatile market activity. University of Tennessee Livestock Marketing Specialist Andrew Griffith says it has been difficult to project which direction things are heading in the short term.
- Benjamin Herrold
University of Georgia Extension livestock economist Will Secor says after weeks of market volatility, it is a good time to look at the overall situation.
- Benjamin Herrold
The cattle industry continues to watch for signs of herd rebuilding from historically low numbers.
- Benjamin Herrold
Despite day-to-day headlines and market fluctuations, University of Tennessee ag economist Andrew Griffith says the fundamentals of a tight cattle supply and strong domestic beef demand will continue to support prices.
- Tim Kenyon
Soybeans and their related products have turned bullish in the short term, Jeff Fosse, a Walsh Trading analyst, said Monday.
- Benjamin Herrold
Analysts continue to watch to see if consumers will keep buying beef with the current high prices. University of Tennessee ag economist Andrew Griffith says it is normal to have some adjustments and trading down when beef prices are higher.
- Benjamin Herrold
The USDA Hogs and Pigs report released Sept. 25 contained some surprises as hog numbers declined despite expectations for a modest increase.
- Benjamin Herrold
The USDA Cattle on Feed report released Sept. 19 showed even lower inventory and placements than expected. University of Tennessee ag economist Andrew Griffith says national cattle supplies are tight.