Making the best of beef
Date: Mar 27 2012
Cattle Markets & Consumer ConnectionThis bodes well for CAB® production, which continues up as well; acceptance rate improved over previous week to reach 24.9%.
Category: Cattle Markets
The grass IS greener for backgrounders
Date: Mar 23 2012
Cattle Markets & News ReleaseCinch up that seatbelt. This cattle market madness is only going to get more dramatic. You may think you’ve been on a rollercoaster ride, but Derrell Peel, Oklahoma State University (OSU) ag economist, shared data at a recent field day that could wow the most seasoned thrill seeker.
Responding to demand
Date: Mar 19 2012
Cattle Markets & News ReleaseCharting a course in the beef industry means acting on market signals and being ready for the reactions to those actions. “The message of consumer demand is more complicated than it has ever been,” John Stika said at the Kansas State University Cattlemen’s Day earlier this month.
More better beef
Date: Mar 06 2012
Cattle Markets & Consumer ConnectionFederally Inspected slaughter made a high-water mark for this year at 621,000, the largest harvest since the second week of December.
Topping the market
Date: Mar 02 2012
Blog & Cattle MarketsMyth—Feeders just pay their target price for cattle, whether they’re worth more or not.
Market-toppers need proof
Date: Feb 29 2012
Cattle Markets & Grid Marketing & News Release & Premium PotentialIn most investment situations, you get a chance to evaluate the risk and rewards, do some research and make an informed decision. But when cattle pass through the sale barn in 30-second intervals, it’s not always easy for buyers to base decisions on anything more than appearance.
Fed cattle up; 25.2% CAB boosts supply
Date: Feb 28 2012
Blog & Cattle Markets & Consumer ConnectionIn fact, certification rates have been steadily improving since the first of the year to reach 25.2%. Just in one week, the jump accounted for an additional 5,000 head compared to the week before.
Middle meats for your Valentine
Date: Feb 13 2012
Blog & Cattle Markets & Consumer ConnectionMiddle meats found strong support, especially early last week as buyers looked towards ribs and strips for Valentine’s Day needs.
Smaller, better harvest
Date: Feb 07 2012
Blog & Cattle Markets & Consumer ConnectionLive cattle traded down last week amidst lower futures and reduced harvest numbers, marking the second consecutive week that live values.
Reluctant trade
Date: Jan 16 2012
Blog & Cattle Markets & Consumer ConnectionFederally inspected harvest was reported at 653,000, much larger than expected given that packers had a significant amount of inventory.