A massive and extended winter blast has engulfed the southern plains before spreading across much of the Delta and mid-south then ultimately a…

FED CATTLE: Fed cattle traded steady to $1 higher compared to last week on a live basis. Prices on a live basis were primarily $113 to $114 wh…

This time of year, we receive several questions regarding supplementing cows and calves. Often, I must ask what feeds are available and prices…

The latest Cattle on Feed report was released this past Friday. Included in this report were placements and marketings for December 2020 and t…

Looking back on 2020, the year had its share of pull your hair out and scream moments. Just as we were nearing the end, another slap in the fa…

Last week, effective January 4, 2021, the RMA began using new updated yields for the calculation of the beef cutout. The boxed beef cutout val…

Trade occurs when price differences between the two locations are large enough after accounting for transportation cost, exchange rates, tarif…

Friday was the December Cattle on Feed report. The trade expectations told a consistent story of lower placements and marketings from a year a…

This past year was filled with uncertainty in the agricultural markets. A lingering trade war, weather issues, and the COVID-19 pandemic impac…

A question was asked a couple of weeks ago concerning if now was a good time to put cattle in the feedlot. This is a question that should be a…