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
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…
- 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.
- Benjamin Herrold
Several issues continue to shape the cattle markets, including cattle on feed numbers, New World screwworm and consumer meat demand amid the broader economic trends.
- Benjamin Herrold
Beef production is running lower than a year ago, although there is some variation in the amount of the decrease.
- Benjamin Herrold
Summer holidays and weekends usually provide a seasonal boost to beef demand, and University of Tennessee Ag Economist Andrew Griffith said these times could be an indicator of consumers’ willingness to pay for beef at current prices.
- 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.
- Benjamin Herrold
The latest USDA hogs and pigs report showed a small increase in total inventory, although the breeding herd declined more than expected, the Livestock Marketing Information Center said.
- Benjamin Herrold
Beef purchases for summer grilling season will begin to provide more information on how willing consumers are to pay higher beef prices, University of Tennessee Ag Economist Andrew Griffith said.
- Crystal Reed
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
Delayed import and export data continues to roll in, affecting the cattle industry. Oklahoma State University Extension livestock marketing specialist Derrell Peel says beef imports have been in the news recently.
- Benjamin Herrold
Ag economists are watching trends in cattle inventory and slaughter numbers to see where the industry is headed in 2026.
- Benjamin Herrold
Ag economists are watching to see if beef prices follow their seasonal trends after the holidays. University of Tennessee ag economist Andrew Griffith said demand often weakens after the holiday beef demand surge.