Articles tagged under: cattle
A Shrinking Cattle Supply and Higher Meat Prices
Published June 10, 2022
Northern Crops Marketing and Investments President Brad Paulson thinks the cattle supply is shrinking. "There are talks about smaller feedlots and the independent farmers with 200 head on the farm. They've been pushing these cattle out lighter and earlier, because…Pasture Turnout May Be 30-45 Days Out
Published May 1, 2022
The cooler temperatures are setting back not planting and spring turnout for livestock producers. NDSU Extension Forage Crops Production Specialist James Rogers says the variety of pasture grass will help determine pasture turnout times. "Grazing readiness is determined by the…Report Livestock Losses to Local ND Extension Agents
Published April 21, 2022
NDSU Extension is asking livestock producers to report losses from the recent storms to their local county extension agents. The North Dakota Department of Emergency Services is working on an emergency declaration and this information would be used to determine…NCBA to USDA: Suspend Brazil Beef Imports
Published April 12, 2022
The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association is calling for the immediate suspension of fresh beef imports from Brazil. These imports increased dramatically over the past two years. NCBA Vice President of Government Affairs Ethan Lane said Brazil is slow to report…Senate Ag Committee to Review Livestock Bills
Published April 7, 2022
On April 26, the Senate Agriculture Committee will have a hearing to review two livestock bills. This includes the Cattle Price Discovery and Transparency Act along with the Meat and Poultry Special Investigator Act of 2022. The hearing will be…Frankfurt, SD Couple Recognized for Conservation Efforts
Published March 13, 2022
A farming couple from Frankfort, South Dakota are the regional winners of the American Soybean Association’s Conservation Legacy Award. Brian and Jamie Johnson have raised crops and cattle for 15 years. They rotate corn, soybeans, small grains and plant cover…Firmer Cattle Markets, Top Heavy Hog Markets
Published February 7, 2022
The live cattle market traded firmer last week. U.S. Commodities President Don Roose says the cattle cycle is positive. "Slaughter is increasing and packers are starting to chase the cattle markets. There's more beef in the pipeline, but the cycle…Cattle Prices Should Support Profitability, Says CattleFax
Published February 3, 2022
The last three years has been a time of liquidation for the cattle herd. CattleFax Vice President of Analysis Kevin Good expects liquidation to continue for another year. "Last year about one-third of the cow herd was exposed to drought…Getting Closer to Record High Cattle Prices
Published February 2, 2022
On Monday afternoon, the USDA released its semi-annual cattle inventory report. Ag Resource Company market analyst Nathan Lousy says inventories were tighter than expected. "We figured based on the drought in the Northern Plains and the large beef cow slaughter…