Negotiated Cattle Grids Gain Edge Over Formula Sales
LUBBOCK, TX – Fed cattle sellers may be gaining more pricing leverage through negotiated grid […]
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Cattle On Feed Rises Despite Record-Low July Placements
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. cattle on feed totaled 11.1 million head on August 1, up […]
Q1 2026 Packer Margins Face Throughput Pressure Rising
LUBBOCK, TX – Beef packer margins entering the first quarter of 2026 are being shaped […]
Lack of Packer Participation Moves Government-Induced Regulation Closer
The beef cattle industry appears to be close to more regulation following the meatpacker’s lack of participation in a voluntary program.
March 1 Cattle Inventory Second Highest on Record
Cattle and calves on feed for the slaughter market in the United States for feedlots with a capacity of 1,000 or more head totaled 12.0 million head on March 1.
Disconnect Remains Between Fed Cattle and Boxed Beef
According to The Cattle Report boxed beef prices have been signaling the need for more cattle each week but processors are running at full capacity and unable to service the demand for beef.