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 […]
Sell 2011-2012 Calf Crop Now??
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 […]
Feeder Cattle Prices Begin Seasonal Increase
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 […]
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 […]
