America’s cattle producers have survived drought before, but as harsh conditions continue across many key beef regions, options to help keep cow herds in place are evaporating along with the …
Liquidation
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USDA Reports Show Continued Drought-Induced Cowherd Contraction
by Colter BrownThe Mid-Year Cattle Inventory Report confirmed that the cumulative effects of drought that past two years have accelerated liquidation of the beef cattle herd. The July 1 inventory of all …
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Beef Cow Herd on Fastest Culling Pace Since 1980s
by Colter BrownThrough mid-April, beef cow slaughter is up 16.9 percent year over year; a surprisingly strong rate of cow slaughter for this time of year. This likely reflects continuing drought impacts …
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USDA Reports Show Cattle Numbers Continuing to Fall
by Colter BrownUSDA released their much-anticipated semi-annual cattle inventory and monthly cattle on feed reports last week and both beef cow and fed cattle supplies are continuing to shrink. The July USDA …