The latest USDA cattle on feed report showed lower inventory and placements.
- Benjamin Herrold
The beef Choice-Select spread has been negative for part of April.
- 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.
- 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.
- Benjamin Herrold
The December hog inventory was higher than expected, making the latest hog and pig report somewhat bearish, University of Missouri ag economist Jason Franken said.
- Benjamin Herrold
Beef prices continue to remain in focus for the cattle industry heading into the new year.
- Benjamin Herrold
Even with some price declines since mid-October, 2025 has been a strong year for cattle markets, Kansas State University Ag Economist Glynn Tonsor said in his “In the Cattle Markets” column for the Livestock Marketing Information Center.
- 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.