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Consumer signals move quickly in beef market

Consumer signals move quickly in beef market

  • Crystal Reed

Feeder cattle prices hit temporary plateau

Feeder cattle prices hit temporary plateau

  • 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.

Lightweight calf buying in full force for spring

Lightweight calf buying in full force for spring

  • 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.

Steer values rise 144% over 5 years

Steer values rise 144% over 5 years

  • 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.

Specialist predicts more packer consolidation

Specialist predicts more packer consolidation

  • Crystal Reed

The tug of war continues between cattle feeders and packers, said Andrew Griffith, livestock marketing specialist at University of Tennessee.

U.S. cattle inventory declines again

U.S. cattle inventory declines again

  • 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.

Numbers show trends in U.S. beef imports

Numbers show trends in U.S. beef imports

  • 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.

Culling numbers point to expansion likelihood

Culling numbers point to expansion likelihood

  • Benjamin Herrold

Ag economists are watching trends in cattle inventory and slaughter numbers to see where the industry is headed in 2026.

Beef market enters time of softer demand

Beef market enters time of softer demand

  • 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.

USDA report shows increased pig inventory

USDA report shows increased pig inventory

  • 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.

Cattle markets watch trends in beef

  • Benjamin Herrold

Beef prices continue to remain in focus for the cattle industry heading into the new year.

Cattle prices remain high in historical context

Cattle prices remain high in historical context

  • 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.

Feeders rebound but face seasonal headwinds

Feeders rebound but face seasonal headwinds

  • 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.

Meat production down 6.7% this year

Meat production down 6.7% this year

  • Benjamin Herrold

The latest USDA data indicates lower cattle slaughter in 2025 and reduced meat production.

Cattle markets look for seasonal support

Cattle markets look for seasonal support

  • Benjamin Herrold

As the finished cattle market has moved lower, seasonal support could provide a boost.

Cattle show positive basis trends through volatility

Cattle show positive basis trends through volatility

  • 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.

Cattle fundamentals remain the same

Cattle fundamentals remain the same

  • 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.

Rebuilding cattle herd may be a slow process

  • Benjamin Herrold

The cattle industry continues to watch for signs of herd rebuilding from historically low numbers.

Amid market fluctuations, watch the fundamentals

Amid market fluctuations, watch the fundamentals

  • 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.

Hope for trade deal supports soybeans

Hope for trade deal supports soybeans

  • Tim Kenyon

Soybeans and their related products have turned bullish in the short term, Jeff Fosse, a Walsh Trading analyst, said Monday.

Beef consumption shifts with higher prices

Beef consumption shifts with higher prices

  • 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.

USDA surprises with lower hog numbers

USDA surprises with lower hog numbers

  • Benjamin Herrold

The USDA Hogs and Pigs report released Sept. 25 contained some surprises as hog numbers declined despite expectations for a modest increase.

Cattle on feed report shows tight supply

Cattle on feed report shows tight supply

  • 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.

Pork exports continue strength in Western markets

Pork exports continue strength in Western markets

  • Jeff DeYoung

Pork exports continue to show strength in Western Hemisphere markets, according to an analysis from the U.S. Meat Export Federation.

Better pasture conditions could allow rebuilding

Better pasture conditions could allow rebuilding

  • Benjamin Herrold

Pastures conditions will play an important role in cattle producers’ ability to build up national cattle numbers from historic lows.

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