Ribeye prices defying the seasonal trend
Date: Sep 15 2021
CAB InsiderWhile the entire CAB carcass is charting new territory at record highs for this time of year, the price direction of ribeyes is defying the seasonal trend to an amazing degree.
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Prime premiums double last year
Date: Sep 02 2021
CAB InsiderLately the Prime grade has slipped down to 8.3% of the total, versus 9.5% a year ago. The reduced slaughter pace, combined with this lower Prime share, has prices heated up for the most premium quality grade.
Fundamentals point to bullish conditions
Date: Aug 18 2021
CAB InsiderBeef demand continues at such a solid pace that it seemingly defies logic, with the CAB cutout value now 41% higher than a year ago. Beef buying ahead of Labor Day has proven stronger than high prices suggest it should be.
Quality grades lower, production factors shift
Date: Jul 28 2021
CAB InsiderThis summer many of us have had our eyes on carcass weights, grading trends and days on feed as they relate to the fed cattle sector. These factors have been set on abnormal paths since the onset of the pandemic and accompanying backlog over a year ago.
Are carcass premiums supply or demand driven?
Date: Jul 07 2021
CAB InsiderAt last, the perfect storm occurs. On average, annual peak demand for highly marbled middle meats happens at the same time that the supply of those carcasses is near annual lows.
Bright and shining silver lining
Date: Jun 23 2021
CAB InsiderToday’s fed cattle market is the epitome of finding a silver lining. On one hand, the vast majority of cattle producers aren’t as hoped compared to the demand seen on the consumer side. There is much desire for your product and packing sector throughput is mostly unable to match supply or demand.
Seasonal carcass trends intact
Date: May 18 2021
CAB InsiderCattle and beef markets the past two years have conditioned us to expect the unexpected. Several fundamentals are “upside down” in the total beef complex, but a few are behaving in relatively seasonal fashion.
Cattle, grain and carcass price signals mixed
Date: Apr 29 2021
CAB InsiderThe beef industry finds itself in another odd position as market values are adjusting swiftly. Feed grains continue to react to global supply-and-demand dynamics with a bias toward even higher corn and soybean futures prices.
Looking ahead to marketing spring calves
Date: Apr 14 2021
CAB Insider & Premium PotentialThe shift away from larger availability of yearlings to the new crop of spring 2020 calf-fed cattle is beginning. This is the early stage of this seasonal trend, with more to come as April progresses.
Largest Q1 Prime carcass production rewarded
Date: Mar 31 2021
CAB InsiderDemand for quality is good, based on elevated quality premiums in the past year. The advantage will potentially be back in the hands of feeders with genetically higher-marbling cattle, rather than cattle that must be highly managed through the feeding regimen to reach the premium grades and CAB.