The Cattle Supply Crunch Isn't Letting Up

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UF livestock economist Hannah Baker examines the latest cattle numbers and what they reveal about tightening supplies.

Cattle Inventory Up, Placements Down, POTUS Beef Import Plan Critisized

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The USDA's August Cattle o Feed report showed a rise in feedlot inventory to over 11.1 million head, up nearly 200,000 from the previous year.

The National Cattlemen's Beef Association criticized President Trump's call to increase beef imports, warning it could hinder efforts to rebuild the U.S. cattle herd

US Cattle Inventories 2% Lower Than 2024

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The USDA's latest cattle on feed report indicates a tightening of cattle supplies in the U.S., with inventory levels 2% lower than last year. This is largely due to reduced cattle imports from Mexico, which have been halted due to concerns over foot-and-mouth disease.

Cattle Industry Signals

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The latest USDA cattle on feed report was below expectations

Feedlot Numbers At Historic Levels

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Latest Cattle on Feed Report shows placements at historic levels and a steady increase in prices.