The U.S. Department of Agriculture recently released the July cattle reports. USDA Livestock Analyst Anthony Fischer tells us what those reports show. Fischer said, “Cattle inventory on July 1st was 94.2 million head, which was slightly above a year ago.” “The number of beef cows was 28.5 million head, which was about one percent below a year ago. Producers indicated …
Quarterly Reports for 2nd Quarter
The end of June brings another round of quarterly reports as the second quarter comes to a close, and that starts today, the quarterly hogs and pigs report. By the way, I wonder if pork is going to be on the menu at the White House today. President Trump hosting farmers and ranchers from 12 states at a dinner in …
Cattle on Feed Report Released Early for Holiday
Markets are closed tomorrow for the Juneteenth government holiday, as are banks and post offices. As a result, USDA is releasing the monthly cattle on feed report after the close today. Average trade estimates generally agree the total number of cattle on feed will be up one to two percent, but there is nowhere near consensus on the number of …
USDA Releases Dairy Forecasts For Price and Production
USDA Dairy Forecast Shows Rising Production and Lower Milk Prices Through 2026 The USDA has released its latest dairy forecast, offering important updates for producers, processors, and industry watchers. According to the report, “USDA has released the dairy forecast for price and production, and World Agricultural Outlook Board Chairman Mark Jackanowski provides more details on the report.” The new data …




