Cattle on Feed

Paying Up for Feeder Cattle

Dan Beef, Cattle, Commodities, Economy, Marketing

During a recent cattle auction, it was noted that buyers are still willing to pay up for certain weight feeder cattle. Mark Oppold runs through the numbers. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida Cattle IndustryOctober 31, …

dairy

Dairy Bracing for Possible Slowdown in Demand

Dan Dairy, Marketing

According to an economist, it doesn’t take much movement in the milk markets to shake up the dairy economy. Rusty Halvorson has the story. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida Cattle IndustryOctober 31, 2025

trade

Tariffs Concerning to the Beef Industry

Dan Beef, Cattle, Exports/Imports, Marketing, Tariff, Trade

While some of the proposed tariffs by the Trump Administration have been postponed for a few weeks, the overall idea of them has been top of mind for many in agriculture. As Rusty Halvorson reports, that includes those in the beef industry. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2025Florida …

corn

Keeping an Eye on the Corn Trade

Dan Cattle, Commodities, Corn, Economy, Marketing

Many traders are keeping an eye on what is happening with corn futures.  Mark Oppold has a look at what is currently affecting that commodity. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida Cattle IndustryOctober 31, 2025

milk production

Updated Milk Production and Price Forecast

Dan Dairy, Marketing

USDA’s latest look at milk production and price forecasts reveals various adjustments in directions from the month before. Rusty Halvorson has more details. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida Cattle IndustryOctober 31, 2025

DIRECT Act

Active Sales during Recent Cattle Sale

Dan Cattle, Commodities, Economy, Marketing

Active sales were seen during a recent cattle sale. Mark Oppold runs through some of the final results. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida Cattle IndustryOctober 31, 2025

meat production

New Forecasts for Meat Production and Prices

Dan Beef, Cattle, Marketing

The USDA recently released their latest forecasts for meat production and prices. Rusty Halvorson has more details. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida Cattle IndustryOctober 31, 2025

Cattle

Uptick of Cattle Placements in Feedlots

Dan Beef, Cattle, Marketing

While the recent Cattle on Feed Report from USDA noted the number of cattle and calves on feed for the slaughter market in the U.S. was down one percent from last year, it also shows placements in feedlots during January was up two percent. Rusty Halvorson has more details. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025CIR …

Milk Production

USDA Drops 2025 Milk Production Forecast

Dan Dairy, Marketing

A slight drop in dairy production has led to varied prices for the month of February. USDA reduced production by 400 million pounds based on recent Milk Production and Cattle Inventory Reports. They showed a tighter supply of dairy heifers than expected. World Ag Outlook Board Chair Mark Jekanowski said that the month-over-month changes on prices are notable.  Jakanowski said, …

Cattle market

Very Friendly Cattle Trade

Dan Beef, Cattle, Marketing

The cattle trade is still very friendly after the recent Cattle on Feed Report. Mark Oppold has more details. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida Cattle IndustryOctober 31, 2025