More Cattle Coming In, Less Cattle Leaving Feedlots

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Dry conditions are pushing more cattle into feedlots, which is up 2% versus a year ago.

Analyzing Cattle Depreciation

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Buying a high-priced cow means looking at the long term valuation of her life and the depreciation that can occur.

WASDE: Elevated Corn Use Strains Feed Supply as Mexican Border Closure Clouds U.S. Cattle Outlook

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The USDA's latest World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates (WASDE) report shows elevated numbers amid uncertainty about future demand. One market analyst notes that the U.S. is currently feeding 525 million more bushels of corn than last year, but this is unsustainable due to the Mexican border shutdown.

Cattle Markets Volatile Reaction

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Why the cattle market's overreaction to the POTUS's indicates a broken system, suggesting it is too thin and overly sensitive to rumors and statements.

Part 1: Cattle Group Supports POTUS Cattle Packer Probe

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R-CALF USA highlighted a longstanding issue where cattle prices have not reflected beef prices, with cattle prices falling from 2021 while beef prices hit records.

Cattle Market Sensitivity

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The Trump administration's comments on lowering consumer beef prices have caused significant volatility in the cattle markets, according to R-CALF USA CEO Bill Bullard.

Managing Cattle Market Emotions

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The emotional impact of cattle market fluctuations on producers, particularly those who sell annually.

Long Last High Beef Prices Come With A Cost to Producers

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When and if the consumer becomes priced out of the beef market, it will take a lot of time and money to bring them back to beef, according to one state beef industry leader.

Cattle Industry Signals

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The latest USDA cattle on feed report was below expectations

Feeder Cattle Hard to Find

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Risk management is key to when it comes to filling feedlots in the current tight cattle supply situation.

Cattle Pricing Trends

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Market Analyst Brian Irey, expects cattle prices to continue to trend higher.

New Leader Has Lofty Goals for Cattle Industry

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The National Cattlemen's Beef Association Presdient-Elect, Buck Wehrbein Outlines his personal goals and focuses for the organization.

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Fairness in cattle markets

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Part of a recent announcement of USDA efforts to promote fair and competitive markets for ag producers, while lowering prices for consumers.

Cattle Market Volatility Continues

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Several factors are leading to continued cattle market issues.

Cattle Market Swings Expected to Continue

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Outside money, spring beef demand, and low cattle numbers are influencing cattle markets.

R-CALF USA; Farm Bill Proposals Need More Work

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R-Calf USA CEO, Bill Bullard says that more reforms are needed in the farm bill to address cattle market issues.

Replacement Heifer and Cattle on Feed Trends Affecting Markets

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Market Analyst, Bryan Irey offers insight into the cattle market trends.

What is Causing Downward Volatility in the Cattle Market?

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R-CALF, United Stock Growers of America, CEO Bill Bullard says that the cash cattle market needs to be fixed.

Feedlot Oversupply Causing Chain Speed Slow Downs

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Crossroads Coop Regional Manager and Market Analyst, Brian Irey talks about cattle industry market trends.

Argentine Beef Trends Effects on The US Cattle Market

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RoboResearch Senior Animal Protein Analyst, Lance Zimmerman