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Cattle feeders continue pushing the pencil hard looking at risk management options out into summer. Cattle and feeder cattle futures outperformed our expectations last week but are seeing that pullback that we expected and after contract highs we’re now keeping an eye on recent lows that are very important to hold for cattle feeders and their hedging replacements. August live …
The US Meat Export Federation (USMEF) is reporting that the exports of US Beef and Pork in April trended lower than a year ago according to data from USDA. This decrease is largely due to the retaliatory duties imposed by China, in addition to China not renewing establishment registrations for cold storage facilities and beef plants in the US with …
The US Meat Export Federation (USMEF) worked to find outlets for beef and pork products that would typically be exported to China. Due to steep Chinese retaliatory tariffs on US goods the US Meat Export Federation’s international offices worked together to identify new markets for beef and pork products that have typically been purchased by buyers in China. China retaliatory …
As tariff discussions and trade negotiations continue, the need for fair and free trade amongst nations is a key factor for the cattle industry according to the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association. We spoke with Kent Bacus, Executive Director of Government Affairs with NCBA who highlighted the non-tariff items that could impact the cattle industry. To learn more, visit southeastagnet.com. Dale …
As we cross the five-month mark in 2025, a new ranking of top-traded commodities highlights some unexpected leaders and laggards in the market. From precious metals to grains and livestock, market performance tells a dynamic story of economic sentiment, supply pressures, and shifting demand. Top Performers So Far Leading the pack is gold, which has seen a remarkable 22.4% increase …
Oklahoma State Economist Dr. Derrell Peel highlights the key indicators that may show the beginning of heifer retention. Mark Oppold explores this possibility. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, 2026United Dairy Farmers of Florida Director Encouraged About the FutureMarch 27, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps …
Georgia Dairy Producers will have the opportunity to weigh in on two assessments this month and we caught up with Bryce Trotter from the Georgia Milk Producers who provided an overview of these assessments. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, 2026United Dairy Farmers of Florida Director Encouraged About the FutureMarch 27, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …
Various events are taking place in the month of May. As Mark Oppold, they are all events that are helping with the strong beef market this month. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, 2026United Dairy Farmers of Florida Director Encouraged About the FutureMarch 27, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming …
Meat sales hit a record high of $104.6 billion in 2024. The pounds sold increased by 2.3 percent compared to 2023, and consumers, on average, purchase meat more than once per week. That keeps meat the largest fresh department in grocery stores. The 20th annual Power of Meat Report says almost all (98 percent) American households purchase meat, and 73 …
Traders are keeping an eye on the cattle trade right now. Mark Oppold has a look at what has been transpiring and what expectation are. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, 2026United Dairy Farmers of Florida Director Encouraged About the FutureMarch 27, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, …
