Wednesday’s Cattle inventory report showed an unsurprising trend as the U.S. cow herd saw a 2 percent decrease since last year. Terrell Platt, Market Analyst for Cattlefax shares more. Yet as those supplies remain tight, it’s important to give careful consideration to any retained females. Platt noted how cow size should be considered when herd rebuilding does begin. Emphasizing the …
USDA Announces Remote Beef Grading Pilot Program
Many producers have found added value for their cattle through marketing freezer beef in their communities. Until now, though inspected for sale by USDA, those locally slaughtered cattle have been left without valuable quality grades. Following a recent feasibility study, USDA has announced a pilot program for remote beef grading. United States Secretary of Agriculture, Tom Vilsack, announced the remote …
CAB Ranch to Table Direct Marketing Effort Growing in 2024
A new program from Certified Angus Beef, called Ranch to Table, is expected to gain momentum in 2024. Certified Angus Beef Director of Producer Engagement, Kara Lee, says the effort was not driven y consumer demand. Producers drove the initiation of this program as Ranch to Table allows them to engage in the process to access Certified Angus Beef branding …
What Cow Herd Expansion Could Look Like in 2024
The Weather pattern over the last several years has brought dry soil and record low cow numbers. Risk management in mind and an eye on other input costs, Dr. Scott Brown, University of Missouri Professor and Market Analyst shares more on what herd expansion and prices may look like for the coming year.
Manage the Risks in 2024
2024 has lots of potential both positive and negative. Volatile markets and unpredictable weather patterns directly impact producer’s pockets. I visited with Dr. Scott Brown, University of Missouri Professor and Market Analyst for a 2024 livestock outlook.
Lumpy Skin Disease Impacts Major U.S. Trade Partner
by Will Jordan A Lumpy Skin Disease outbreak is spreading across South Korea with 29 cases of the highly infectious viral disease reported as of Wednesday, October 25th. Though Lumpy Skin Disease was introduced to Asia in 2019, this is the first outbreak of its kind in South Korea. While the disease does not pose a risk to humans, it …
Rebuilding the Cowherd: The Road Ahead
by Will Jordan Following record culling numbers in 2022, cattle prices are seeing all-time highs. As producers begin to rebuild the U.S. cowherd, it will be a slow process. According to Holden Ramey, Analyst with CattleFax, strong cattle prices may be here for a while.
Sustainability is Regular Business for Cattlemen
By Will Jordan Sustainability is a constant topic in conversations with both advocates and activists. National Cattlemen’s Beef Association CEO, Colin Woodall, shares thoughts on sustainability and the beef industry.
The Beef Checkoff and Contracting Partners
By Will Jordan Funding beef promotion, the Beef Checkoff is a vital part of ensuring beef is the choice of consumers. National Cattlemen’s Beef Association CEO, Colin Woodall, explains the relationship between the Checkoff and its contracting partners.
Higher Prices Found at Recent Cattle Sale
Higher prices were found during a recent cattle sale. Mark Oppold reports prices at the Gulf Coast Classic were considerably higher than a year ago in some cases.