Articles tagged under: Altin Kalo
Producers Hold Bargaining Power
Published August 2, 2023
With the U.S. cow herd declining, beef supplies are going down and competition in the marketplace is going up. Steiner Consulting Ag Economist Altin Kalo says the slaughter pace will continue to slow with fewer animals left to market. "Slaughter…Cow/Calf Operations in a Strong Position
Published June 14, 2023
Stronger-than-expected calf prices brightened the outlook for cow/calf producers. Steiner Consulting Senior ag economist Altin Kalo says a rebound in cattle prices has been on the horizon for months. "We've had multiple years of reducing calf prices and a significant…A Tale of Two Markets
Published May 3, 2023
Steiner Consulting Chief Economist Altin Kalo says Memorial Day is bringing a surge in beef demand. "On the cattle side, supplies are tight, cattle are fairly current, and going into Memorial Day, prices are fairly explosive. On the hog side…Hog Markets Continues to Struggle
Published March 24, 2023
Steiner Consulting Economist Altin Kalo says the belly market has been burdened by too much supply. "We always talk about bacon and how important it is to this market and the big spike in belly and bacon prices last summer…A Divide in Feeder Calf Prices
Published November 21, 2022
Northern Plains feeder cattle auctions have continued to enjoy $200-plus per hundredweight calf prices this fall while values in the southern U.S. have eased. "We've had several years of smaller calf crops and feed pressure is also driving the spread…Diesel Inventory at 40-Year Low
Published November 1, 2022
The U.S. supply of distillates, which includes diesel and heating oil, totaled 106.8 million barrels for the week ending October 28. That’s nearly 20 percent below the five-year average and the lowest on record for this time of the year.…Historically Wide Spread in Fat Cattle Prices
Published June 20, 2022
Significant death loss in Kansas feedlots were seen this past week. Steiner Consulting Group agricultural economist Altin Kalo says the spread in fat cattle between northern and southern sales is a reflection of the weather. "There's been a pretty significant…Herd Expansion Seen in Upper Midwest and PNW
Published March 2, 2022
Beef cow numbers are increasing in the Pacific Northwest and Upper Midwest. Steiner Consulting Group Head Economist Altin Kalo says the weather has a lot to do with it. "We've had significant losses in the central part of the country…U.S. Pork Production Expected to Stay Strong
Published December 24, 2019
Steiner Consulting Group senior analyst Altin Kalo says USDA's breeding hog number points to another year of record pork production. "The growth has gone to states that aren't the largest pork producers," says Kalo. "The biggest growth was in Illinois.…