While dry conditions have been an issue for many producers in 2024, ample carryover hay supplies and solid forage production early in the season is resulting in lower feed costs …
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CattleFax Forecasts Tighter Supplies, Improved Profitability and Potential Drought Relief
by Colter BrownTuesday’s USDA Cattle Inventory report revealed the lowest beef cow inventory in the US in the 50+ year history of the report. Down 4% from last year at 28.9 million …
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2nd Half of 2022 May Look Very Different for Cattle and Beef Markets
by Colter BrownThe first half of 2022 is in the books. The general direction of cattle and beef market forecasts for this year has not changed but annual forecasts have been modified …
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Cattle on Feed: Feedlot Numbers Down but Plentiful
by Colter BrownOctober’s USDA Cattle on Feed Report revealed feedlot placements in September were 97.1 percent of last year and marketings were 96.9 percent of one year ago. The placement total was …
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When commodity feed prices become high, consider options for getting more out of your livestock feed. “Added processing of grain, using totally mixed rations, feed additives and other management changes …
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The USDA released its semi-annual cattle inventory report on Friday, and although the numbers largely came in where the industry expected them to, the report does offer insight into the …
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– North Dakota State Extension Service The breeding season for spring-calving cow herds could run from March through late summer or early fall, depending on the desired time of calving …
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Written by Abbie Burnett – Certified Angus Beef “Economic and political order has become disorder,” said AgResource president Dan Basse, in market analysis comments at the 2019 Feeding Quality Forum …
