Dr. Curt Lacy (UGA) 700-800 feeder steer prices in the Southeastern US tend to reach their annual peak in July and August. This year appears to be following the same […]
Feeder Cattle Prices Begin Seasonal Increase
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Drought Likely to Impact Cattle Markets for Years
The following article is taken from the Cow-Calf Corner newsletter published by Oklahoma State University. Dr. Derrell S. Peel, Oklahoma State University Extension Livestock Marketing Specialist The on-going drought in […]
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Dr. Curt Lacy (UGA) On April 21, USDA released its monthly Cattle on Feed (COF) report. While the report indicated a larger number of COF compared to a year ago, […]
Chart of the Week
Dr. Curt Lacy (UGA) An interesting phenomenon that has been occurring during the recent run-up in feed prices has been the consistent spread in calf and feeder prices (see chart […]
Chart of the Week
Dr. Curt Lacy (UGA) Calf prices have continued their meteoric climb. Since the first of the year, 500-600 pound calf prices have averaged almost $125 per hundredweight. For some perspective, […]