Katelyn McCulloch (Livestock Marketing Information Center) Hay stocks are short. Drought induced hay use was a market topic for much of the year, reflecting dire conditions especially in the Southern […]
Trends . . . December 1 Hay Stock Shrink
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Survey Says…Fewer Cows
Dr. Curt Lacy (UGA) On Friday, January 27, USDA-NASS released the much anticipated Cattle Report. This annual report is the one report most cattle market forecasters hang their hat on […]
Sell 2011-2012 Calf Crop Now??
Early November is not a time when many cattlemen consider selling calves for next summer or fall. Perhaps this year they should. The following chart depicts the CME Feeder Cattle […]
September Cattle on Feed Report contains major surprises – in a good sort of way
Dr. Curt Lacy (UGA) The September Cattle on Feed report delivered by USDA on September 23, 2011 surprised the industry with some good news. According to the report, on September […]
Outlook is for feedstuffs to remain very expensive
Livestock Marketing Information Center (LMIC) Staff On August 11th, USDA-NASS lowered their 2011 crop production forecasts for major feedstuffs and the WAOB raised USDA’s price forecasts. The estimated national average […]