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Cattle Prices Show No Signs of Slowing

Published Yesterday

Cattle markets are surging with record-high prices reported at local auction barns. Brad Thelen, owner, Long Prairie Livestock, says demand is strong across all classes, including dairy, beef, and crossbred calves. Holstein springers are topping out at $3,850, with baby…

Record Demand Despite Tariffs

Published May 16, 2025

Even with the 90-day de-escalation of tariffs between China and the U.S., U.S. meat exports to China have ground to a halt. "In the case then of China, that's our third best customer, and we now are sending them no…

NCBA: Screwworms Likely to Cross Border This Summer

Published May 15, 2025

The U.S. cattle industry is on alert as the threat of New World Screwworm re-emerges. National Cattlemen’s Beef Association CEO Colin Woodall says the parasitic pest is likely to cross the southern border later this summer. “It’s no longer a…

American Beef Remains a Hurdle in the UK Market

Published May 15, 2025

As the U.S. and UK officials finalize their trade deal, England is still refusing to let American beef treated with growth promotants into its market. During a news conference in London, Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins said she is incredibly proud…

Supply+Demand=Price

Published May 14, 2025

The cattle market remains in lofty territory. Heartland Investor Services Commodity Trading Advisor Gene Graner is cautious at these levels. "We're probably seeing a ceiling on what the consumers are willing to pay," said Graner. "We're already seeing Walmart struggle…

MN Beef Update

Published May 14, 2025

In this week's Minnesota Beef Update, Minnesota State Cattlemen's Association Executive Director Kaitlyn Root offers information on the summer beef tour. Click here to listen.

Cattle Market Vulnerable to Sharp Correction

Published May 13, 2025

Cattle prices continue to push into record territory, but Van Ahn and Company Marketing Specialist Steve Witt warns the market may be nearing a tipping point. “Labor shortages are keeping the packing plants running at limited capacity.” Witt cited recent…

USDA Suspends Cattle Imports from Mexico

Published May 12, 2025

The USDA has suspended all live cattle, horse, and bison imports at southern U.S. border ports due to the rapid northward spread of the New World Screwworm in Mexico. The pest has now been found as far north as roughly…

Stateler Pushes for Pork Priorities in Farm Bill

Published May 9, 2025

National Pork Producers Council President Duane Stateler says the pork industry is counting on Congress to deliver a farm bill that strengthens defenses against foreign animal disease and addresses Proposition 12. “We just wanted to get the three-legged stool in…

Cattle Markets Push Higher

Published May 9, 2025

AgMarket.net analyst Jacob Burks says the futures market is continuing to chase the cash cattle market higher. On Thursday, the August and September Feeder Cattle contracts topped $300 for the first time in history. "This can stay strong for a…

Livestock Articles

Cattle Prices Show No Signs of Slowing

Record Demand Despite Tariffs

NCBA: Screwworms Likely to Cross Border This Summer

American Beef Remains a Hurdle in the UK Market

Supply+Demand=Price

MN Beef Update

Cattle Market Vulnerable to Sharp Correction

USDA Suspends Cattle Imports from Mexico

Stateler Pushes for Pork Priorities in Farm Bill

Cattle Markets Push Higher

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