URBANA, Ill. – Nearby corn futures remain above the early January lows, but continue to struggle under the weight of a number of negative market fundamental factors. Those negative factors include both supply and demand considerations, according to University of […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
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The annual USDA Cattle report contains new numbers on cattle inventories and significant revisions to the 2015 numbers. It’s important to consider the revisions when interpreting the new numbers. In general, the report confirms, as expected, that cattle inventories in […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Cattle Outlook: COF Provides Strong Indication Of Continued Expansion
on February 1, 2016
at 6:21 am
USDA’s January Cattle on Feed report said there were. In an indication of the pace of herd expansion, the number of steers on feed was up 3.1% and the number of heifers down 7.3% at the start of this […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Feeding for Cold Weather
on December 22, 2015
at 10:48 am
Thus far, most of Oklahoma has experienced a relatively mild start to winter. Nonetheless, colder weather is likely to occur before spring time and green grass. The major effect of cold on nutrient requirement of cows is increased need for […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Cattle Feeding Returns Projected for Remaining 2015 and into 2016
on December 10, 2015
at 10:38 am
Cattle feeding returns projected for remaining 2015 and into 2016 K-State livestock economist speaks on the immediate future of cattle feeding returns. MANHATTAN, Kan. – As 2015 comes to a close, eyes are fixed on what will happen in […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
In The Cattle Markets: Feed Cost Outlook
on December 9, 2015
at 8:43 am
Last week Dr. Tonsor examined feedlot profitability using K-State’s Kansas Feedlot Net Return Series. According to the most recent estimates, Dr. Tonsor points out that we saw the largest estimated loss since the series began. There are two sides of […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
How Long Will Low Corn Prices Persist?
on December 1, 2015
at 10:31 am
URBANA, Ill. – Corn prices declined following the USDA’s Crop Production report released on Nov. 10 and continue to trade just above marketing-year lows. According to a University of Illinois agricultural economist, the rate of corn consumption has increased […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Record large, some might say excessive, fed cattle weights continue to weigh on the cattle market. Weights and backed up marketings have been a significant factor in lower cattle, feeder, and calf prices this Fall. Normally, cattle dressed weights peak […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Cattle and calves on feed for the slaughter market in the United States for feedlots with capacity of 1,000 or more head totaled 10.8 million head on November 1, 2015. The inventory was 2 percent above November 1, 2014. Placements […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
The October USDA monthly Cattle on Feed report showed no surprises. September placements were close to expectations at 96 percent of last year, as were marketings at 98 percent of one year ago, leading to an October 1 on-feed total […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
There were a lot of corn acres harvested around the state this past week. Those acres represent an underutilized feed source that could help stretch feed supplies. This corn residue feed source is best used within the first 30 to […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Farm Bureau Urges Quick Action to Avoid Major Rail Service Disruption
on October 22, 2015
at 9:32 am
With the very real prospect of a nationwide Class I rail shutdown looming, farmers, ranchers and many others are calling on Congress to act now to extend the Dec. 31 deadline for implementation of positive train control. “U.S. agriculture […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Top Firms Named Red Angus Grid Master Award Winners
on October 19, 2015
at 11:11 am
Denton, Texas – The Grid Master award, presented by the Red Angus Association of America, recognizes excellence in commercial cattle and the cattle feeding industry. The award is earned by those firms who have successfully combined superior Red Angus […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
October is a traditional weaning and culling time for spring-calving herds. This is a time when producers decide which cows no longer are helpful to the operation and which heifer calves will be kept for future replacements. Selecting against ill-tempered […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Annual Forage Insurance Plan Available
on October 2, 2015
at 5:48 am
The Rainfall Index – Annual Forage Insurance Plan is a new pilot insurance program from the USDA – Risk Management Agency (RMA). It was first offered in 2014 for the states of Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, Kansas, Oklahoma, and […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Cattle feeders Shawn and Shane Tiffany talk about getting their start in the cattle business, and why the risks are worth it. This video news is provided by CAB and the American Angus Association. Visit www.CABpartners.com or www.angus.org for more […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
The September USDA Cold Storage report said there is a lot of frozen meat in the country. At the end of August there were 470 million pounds of beef in cold storage. That was 35.7% more than a year ago […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
The USDA NASS September Cattle on Feed Report was released Friday 9/18. The news was more-of-the-same and one surprise. 2015 has displayed none of the price escalation of 2014, a persistent retreat from record-high prices, and volatility. In […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
The Growing Fed Cattle Market Predicament
on September 21, 2015
at 9:48 am
The September Cattle on Feed report showed August placements at 95 percent of last year and the lowest August placement level in the current cattle on feed data series back to 1996. The placement total was below pre-report estimates and […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Released August 21, 2015, by the National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS), Agricultural Statistics Board, United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). Cattle and calves on feed for the slaughter market in the United States for feedlots with capacity of 1,000 […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…