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Rick Brock of The Brock Report and Brock Associates talks about generation gaps and wealth gaps and Patrick Linnell of CattleFax helps break down the latest Cattle on Feed Report. Price action perspective from Oliver Sloup of Blue Line Futures.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mike and Jace chat about the Cattle on Feed Report that came out today.
Planting progress remains ahead of average across much of the Midwest as producers continue monitoring grain markets, rising transportation costs and world livestock headlines. This week's agriculture news includes strong planting progress across much of the Corn Belt, updated crop budget projections showing improved grain price outlooks and growing concerns surrounding rising transportation costs along the Mississippi River. Additional stories include the latest USDA Cattle on Feed Report, livestock health concerns tied to Theileria detections in Nebraska and ongoing debate surrounding Summit Carbon Solutions' proposed pipeline route changes in Iowa. As application season continues, there are several tips to keep in mind as crops move through the growing season. In this week's interview, Jeff Moon, market development specialist with Corteva Agriscience, shares nitrogen management tips, including why in-season applications can be a useful tool and what growers should consider when making application decisions this year. Stay connected with us for daily agriculture content on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube, along with our weekly videos!
Cattle on Feed numbers were bearish, but analyst says that was likely priced in ahead of this week's trade. Fund liquidation continued to hold pressure on livestock markets as we begin a shortened trading week. Grain futures were lower with the drop in crude oil as the war with Iran remains an uncertain factor in today's markets. Livestock market analyst Kyle Bumsted recaps today's trade.
Today's lineup includes a recap of Friday's Cattle on Feed Report with Susan Littlefield and Kyle Bumsted plus analysis and perspective from Scott Varilek, Brady Huck, Naomi Blohm, Arlan Suderman and Shawn Hackett. Please remember those who paid the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom this Memorial Day.
Arlan Suderman is the Chief Commodities Economist for StoneX Group and he helps us wrap up the week's market action and share risk management options. Derrell Peel holds the Charles Breedlove Professorship of Agribusiness in the Department of Agricultural Economics at Oklahoma State University. He helps analyze the Cattle on Feed Report released today.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This week, Brownfield's Meghan Grebner and University of Tennessee ag economist Charley Martinez dig into the latest livestock market trends, cattle on feed report, and the impact of external factors like trade policies and weather conditions on the meat industry. Martinez focuses on the recent market volatility, slaughter numbers, and future outlooks for beef and pork production. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
The cattle complex was down sharply on Thursday as it appears multiple factors (the lockout at Cargill in Fort Morgan, CO, upcoming Cattle on Feed Report, etc) had a hand in limit lower feeder cattle and big losses in live cattle. The grains and oilseeds also saw more selling pressure as we near the weekend holiday. Bryan Doherty with Total Farm Marketing joins us to discuss the Thursday trade action and share market perspective. Find more online by visiting https://www.totalfarmmarketing.com. Those in the cattle industry have been aware for the past four weeks that the Cargill beef processing facility in Fort Morgan, Colorado, has been dark. However, news of a labor lockout grabbed the attention of trading algorithms this week, adding pressure to cattle futures despite the situation being well known within the industry. On this week's Cattle Chatter, Brad Kooima of Kooima Kooima Varilek discusses the impact of the plant shutdown, the continued strength in the cash cattle market, and even the outside pressure created by President Trump's social media comments about addressing the nation's beef shortage. We also begin the show with Mike Castle from StoneX and hear from Susan and Sue Martin from Ag and Investments in Segment Four.
April’s Cattle on Feed Report provided a breakdown of steers and heifers on feed. NAFB News ServiceSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
What are some of the signals for the nation's cattle industry per USDA's latest Cattle on Feed Report? Rod Bain with USDA has the story. USDA Radio NewslineSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mike and Nick discuss the sterile fly facility opening and the cattle on feed report.
In this episode, Brownfield's Meghan Grebner and University of Kentucky ag economist Kenny Burdine break down the data from the latest Cattle on Feed report. Plus they dig into market trends, geopolitical impacts, slaughter data, and fuel prices. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
USDA livestock analyst Michael McConnell provides the numbers from the March Cattle on Feed Report. USDA Radio NewslineSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Haley Bickelhaupt and Chip Flory start with details of Cattle on Feed Report and how the ag markets performed this week. Chip talked risk-on and -off strategies for the livestock and grain markets with Mike Minor from Professional Ag Marketing.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this episode, Brownfield's Meghan Grebner and University of Tennessee ag economist Charlie Martinez breakdown this month's Cattle on Feed report and rising fuel costs. They also discuss cattle market trends, the impact of the strike at the JBS facility in Greeley, Colorado, and future projections for livestock production and prices. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Host Chip Flory with details of this afternoon's Cattle on Feed Report. Guest analyst Jamey Kohake, Paragon Investments, with perspective on the day's trade, trends in livestock and grain markets. Dan Halstrom, CEO USMEF, with a 2025 meat export wrap-up and perspective on new U.S. trade deals.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The state Farm Bureau president discusses the state livestock industry's ongoing predator issues with lions and wolves. Farm Bureau is pressuring Congress to give help to the Specialty Crop producers What the recent Cattle on Feed Report means to future beef supplies And how last fall's rainstorms made for a difficult harvest for rice farmers.
Congressional ag leaders continue to discuss additional financial aid for farmers to augment the Bridge Assistance forthcoming from the Trump Administration. The USDA's Cattle on Feed Report today gave no indication that beef producers are making an active effort to hold back heifers to and grow the cattle herd.
In this episode of the Weekly Livestock Market Update, Brownfield's Meghan Grebner and University of Kentucky's Kenny Burdine discuss the latest trends in the livestock market, including cattle prices and slaughter numbers. It's a big week for USDA reports and they discuss Cold Storage numbers, Livestock Slaughter, and Cattle on Feed data. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Lee Schulz, Chief Economist, Ever.Ag recaps a wild 2025 cattle market, previews Cattle on Feed Report and provides insight on pork vs. beef demand. Jordan Fife BioUrja Group, joined Chip to detail changes to 45Z via OBBB coming with start of new year.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
What were some of the takeaways from USDA's latest Cattle on Feed report issued Friday? Rod Bain with USDA has that story. USDA Radio NewslineSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Today's Final Bell features David Ericson at Ag Optimus to talk about the volatility in the cattle complex, Friday's Cattle on Feed Report, Box beef weakening leading to northern trade impacts, and keys for trade going into harvest.
In this episode, Meghan Grebner and University of Kentucky livestock economist Kenny Burdine discuss the latest trends in the cattle and hog markets, including the recent decline in boxed beef prices and the implications for demand. They discuss this month's cattle on feed report, herd expansion considerations, and the economic factors affecting livestock producers. Kenny also previews next week's upcoming reports. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
USDA livestock analyst Anthony Fischer looks at some of the reasons behind the numbers reported in the August Cattle on Feed release. USDA Radio NewslineSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this episode, Brownfield's Meghan Grebner and the University of Tennessee's Charley Martinez discuss the latest trends in livestock slaughter data, focusing on cattle and hog markets. They analyze the implications of current slaughter numbers, beef production, and the impact of feed prices on the cattle industry.
It was a positive day for grains and a choppy one for livestock. On today's Final Bell, Mike Zuzolo of Global Commodity Analytics joins Lacey Shippy to unpack the action. Soybeans rally: Biofuel policy uncertainty and weather models fuel a breakout, with charts pointing toward June highs. Corn and wheat: Corn fights to join the bean rally while wheat shows technical strength, closing positive after weeks of losses. Exports and weather: Strong global demand and shifting high-pressure patterns keep grains supported. Cattle on Feed preview: Tight supplies, uncertain Mexican imports, and placement estimates set the stage for Friday's report. Zuzolo explains why this week feels like another USDA report day, with the EPA decision and crop tour results adding weight to the trade.
This week's episode covers the latest agriculture news including weather, trade, market reports and crop protection planning. Agriculture news this week includes updates on the House and Senate GOP's budget reconciliation bill, which is raising concerns within the sustainable aviation fuel industry. We also provide a trade update, including an overview of year-to-date losses, the impact of recent U.S. military strikes on the oil market, an immigration policy update and the latest USDA reports including the U.S. Cattle on Feed Report and the Quarterly Hogs and Pigs Report as part of our weekly market coverage. As the fungicide season approaches, Eric Snodgrass, principal atmospheric scientist with Nutrien Ag Solutions, shares both short and long-term weather forecasts. In this week's interview segment, he highlights weather patterns he's monitoring across the nation, what farmers can expect in the months ahead and other timely insights. Find more agriculture weather at www.ag-wx.com. Stay connected with us for more agriculture content on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube, along with our weekly videos!
Chip Nellinger of Blue Reef Agri-Marketing joins us to discuss rice performance leading up to the three-day weekend, fund positioning and analysis of a neutral (but still friendly) Cattle on Feed Report.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On this episode of Weekly Livestock Market Update, Brownfield's Meghan Grebner talks with University of Kentucky ag economist Kenny Burdine about March placements being up 5% in the latest Cattle on Feed report.Market highlights:The 5-market average fed steer price was up by just under $4 this week at $211.62. April live cattle futures gained over $7 from last week, settling Thursday at $209.83. Choice boxed beef price was actually down more than $5 on the week, coming in at $331.52. May feeder cattle futures were up more than $8 per cwt on the week, closing at $286.85 yesterday. The national base hog carcass price was down by a little more than $1 at $84.13 for the week. Pork cutout values were up about 6% for the week at $97.97. May lean hog futures were up 4% this week, closing at $90.40 yesterday. Weekly Slaughter:Cattle slaughter was 2% higher this week, estimated at 576,000 head for the week, but still over 5% below last year, year-to-date. Hog slaughter was down 4% from last week at 2.38 million head and that's down about 3% year-to-date. April Cattle on Feed:On feed inventory came in about 1.6% below year-ago, which was close to pre-report expectations. March marketings were 1% higher than March of 2024. March placements were up 5% from 2024, which was on the upper end of pre-report estimates. Steers on feed were essentially unchanged from last year, while USDA-NASS estimated a 4% decrease in the number of heifers on feed. Heifers as a percentage of on-feed inventory came in a 37.6%. This is about a percent lower than both January 1 of this year and April 1 of 2024. Next week's reports:» Livestock Slaughter» Cold StorageConnect with Brownfield Ag News:» Get the latest ag news: https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/» Subscribe to Brownfield on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BrownfieldAgNews» Follow Brownfield on X (Twitter): https://x.com/brownfield» Follow Brownfield on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BrownfieldAgNewsAbout Brownfield Ag News:Brownfield Ag News is your trusted source for reliable agriculture news, market trends, weather updates, and expert interviews. Get comprehensive coverage and stay ahead in the ever-evolving agriculture industry.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
On this episode of Weekly Livestock Market Update, Brownfield's Meghan Grebner talks with Mississippi State University ag economist Josh Maples about cattle on feed, livestock slaughter, and the reinstatement of an important USDA cattle report.Market highlights:Live steer prices ended the week at 209.15/cwt for the 5-market average which was up $3.85 from a week ago. The April live cattle futures contract was up $4.05 from a week ago to $207.23/cwt, and the April feeder cattle futures price was up 4.50 per cwt on the week to $285.70. Choice box beef was at $325.52 at the end of this week, which is up $5.95 from last week. Cash hogs were down 19 cents to $87.07/cwt. February lean hog futures were down 58 cents to $86.05/cwt on the week. The pork cutout value was down 77 cents from a week ago, to $96.24/cwt this week. Weekly Slaughter:At the end of the week, cattle slaughter was 560,000 head, down 4 percent or 24,000 head from last week, and down 33,000 head from the same week last year. Hog slaughter was 2.428 million head, down 3 percent or 81,000 from the previous week and down 93,000 head (4 percent) compared to year ago. Cattle on Feed:The February Cattle on Feed report was released on Friday and showed lower numbers across the board. The total inventory of cattle on feed in feedlots with 1,000 or more head capacity on March 1 was estimated at 11.6 million head. This was down 2% from compared to March 1, 2024. Placements during February dropped sharply, down 18 percent from February 2024. Fed cattle marketed during February totaled 1.6 million head. This was 9 percent below February 2024. Placements were lower in every reported state except for Washington. The largest year-over-year decline in placements occurred in Kansas (100,000 head fewer or down 22 percent), Texas (95,000 head fewer or down 27 percent), and Nebraska (65,000 head fewer or down 13 percent). The decline in placements was not unexpected. Pre-report estimates showed an expectation of a 15 percent decline. While the number of cattle available to place is certainly part of the story, the winter storms in 2024 caused irregular placement shifts last year which contributes to the year-over-year comparisons to being so large. There was also an extra day in February 2024 due to the leap year. Livestock Slaughter:The monthly Livestock Slaughter report was released by USDA-NASS on Thursday. The report showed February cattle slaughter totaled 2.3 million head which was 11 percent lower than in February 2024. Cattle weights were again a key point in this report and the average live weight was up to 1,432 pounds which is 48 pounds above a year ago. The report showed February hog slaughter totaled 10.2 million head which was 7 percent lower than in February 2024. The average hog weight was up 1 pound from February 2024. The return of the July Cattle Inventory Report:Josh and Meghan talk about the importance of USDA's announcement that the July Cattle Inventory and County Estimate reports would return. Next week's report:» Cold StorageConnect with Brownfield Ag News:» Get the latest ag news: https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/» Subscribe to Brownfield on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BrownfieldAgNews» Follow Brownfield on X (Twitter): https://x.com/brownfield» Follow Brownfield on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BrownfieldAgNewsAbout Brownfield Ag News:Brownfield Ag News is your trusted source for reliable agriculture news, market trends, weather updates, and expert interviews. Get comprehensive coverage and stay ahead in the ever-evolving agriculture industry.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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The January Cattle on Feed Report will be released on January 24.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
There were few surprises in the USDA Cattle on Feed Report in September.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Cattle Market Outlook Flickner Innovation Farm Demonstration Day Herons Around Ponds 00:01:05 – Cattle Market Outlook: A cattle market update with Derrell Peel, Oklahoma State University livestock economist, begins the show for today. Derrell discusses the July Cattle on Feed report and how he saw cattle on his recent international travel. derrell.peel@okstate.edu Recent Cow-Calf Corner Newsletter Cattle on Feed Report 00:12:05 – Flickner Innovation Farm Demonstration Day: Continuing the show is Susan Metzger, director, and Melissa Harvey, communications and marketing coordinator, for KCARE and the Kansas Water Institute as they talk about what people can find at the upcoming Flickner Innovation Farm Demonstration Day. Flickner Innovation Farm Demonstration Day 00:23:05 – Herons Around Ponds: Joe Gerken, K-State fisheries and aquatics Extension specialist, rounds out today's show as he explains what herons impact around ponds and if people should be concerned. KSRE Wildlife on YouTube Send comments, questions or requests for copies of past programs to ksrenews@ksu.edu. Agriculture Today is a daily program featuring Kansas State University agricultural specialists and other experts examining ag issues facing Kansas and the nation. It is hosted by Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast. K‑State Research and Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service, a program designed to generate and distribute useful knowledge for the well‑being of Kansans. Supported by county, state, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan
On this week's Nebraska Soybean Board Weekly Market Roundup, we look into why they corn & beans haven't been responding to the hot and dry conditions of the eastern cornbelt along with the wet conditions of the western cornbelt. Jeff Peterson with Heartland Farm Partners and Kyle Bumsted with Allendale also break down this week's market trends, the upcoming planted acreage report and the results of the June Cattle on Feed Report.
USDA livestock analyst Michael McConnell discusses some of his takeaways from the latest Cattle on Feed report.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On this edition of the Indiana Ag Policy Podcast, Indiana cattle producers Kelley Sheiss and Brian Shuter discuss their recent trip to Washington, D.C. to chat with legislators about their Farm Bill priorities. They also share why IBCA supports the House version of the Farm Bill and opposes the Senate version. Other topics discussed include: Value of the Beef Check-off and fending off attacks to this critical producer controlled investment program Black Vulture Depredation Relief Act - allowing for increased ability to protect herds from this growing predator problem Blocking USDA's move to allow Paraguayan Beef Imports to protect our herds and food supplies Reinstating the July Cattle on Feed Report that USDA has announced the discontinuation of Protecting tax provisions that are set to sunset at the end of 2025 at a minimum of current levels, while asking for additional cuts including the complete repeal of the Death Tax Importance of International Trade and Market Access to remain science-based
Oklahoma State University Livestock Market Economist, Derrell Peel, talks about the April Cattle on Feed Report released on April 19,See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Rick Nazur, an independent wheat trader, joins us to help wrap up the week and share some perspective on global factors impacting the market. Plus, we discuss details from the Cattle on Feed Report.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The March Cattle on Feed Report showed placements in the month of February that were up 9.6 percent over last year. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This afternoon we have Jamey Kohake of Paragon Investments and we discuss details of Cattle on Feed Report and the cattle market plus he bottom-lined grain risk-management.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
*Placements took a drop in Friday's Cattle on Feed Report. *Texas sheep producers sheered more than 200,000 sheep and lambs last year. *Texas dairy farmers can sign up for the Dairy Margin Coverage program this week. *A big change in the weather is coming for farmers and ranchers in the Texas High Plains. *Mexico's failure to comply with a water treaty has caused Texas' only sugar mill to close down. *The winter wheat crop in Texas is looking good this year. *Spring-like temperatures have kept farmers busy in Central Texas. *Calving time is underway for spring calving cows.
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Cases Impacting Agriculture This Year Start Getting Bulls Ready Cattle on Feed Report 00:01:05 – Cases Impacting Agriculture This Year: Roger McEowen, K-State and Washburn law professor, gets today's show started with cases that are currently taking place that could have a large impact on agriculture and producers. The Big Issues for 2024 Roger on AgManager Washburnlaw.edu/WALTR 00:12:05 – Start Getting Bulls Ready: Continuing the show is K-State beef reproduction specialist Sandy Johnson with reminders for cattle producers. She explains what needs to be checked on, on their bulls and why it is important to start now. KSUBeef.org 00:23:05 – Cattle on Feed Report: A segment of the Beef Cattle Institute's Cattle Chat podcast wraps up today's show. K-State's Brad White, Dustin Pendell, Bob Larson and Brian Lubbers discuss the recent cattle on feed report. BCI Cattle Chat Podcast Bovine Science with BCI Podcast Email BCI at bci@ksu.edu Send comments, questions or requests for copies of past programs to ksrenews@ksu.edu. Agriculture Today is a daily program featuring Kansas State University agricultural specialists and other experts examining ag issues facing Kansas and the nation. It is hosted by Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast. K‑State Research and Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service, a program designed to generate and distribute useful knowledge for the well‑being of Kansans. Supported by county, state, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan
Scott Davis of Bullpen Trading is our guest analyst this afternoon and he shares perspective on this week's market action plus the Cattle on Feed Report.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Cattle futures faded early pressure Tuesday to close higher amid light holiday trade. Support included last week's higher cash fed cattle prices and the weekend's harsh weather in parts of cattle feeding country. Stronger outside markets helped, as did the fact that traders had apparently already factored in last week's Cattle on Feed Report, [...]
Pro Farmer editor Brian Grete joins us to discuss Cattle on Feed Report, South American Crops, and risk-management plus Brian Splitt of AgMarket.net shares his perspective on price action.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.