Articles tagged under: cattle markets
Replacement Heifer Demand Remains Strong
Published April 1, 2024
Despite the recent turmoil in the futures market, Napoleon Livestock Auction co-owner Jim Bitz says feeder cattle sales at the sale barns have held steady. Buyers are still competing for replacement heifers “I think the demand is very high for…Keep Your Pencils Sharp
Published February 19, 2024
Mitchell Livestock Marketing Field Representative Lanning Edwards expects cattle numbers to continue to decline. “People that would normally background their calves have sold them already,” said Edwards. For those considering expanding herds or entering the cattle business, Edwards says it’s…A Bright Future for Cow-Calf Markets
Published January 28, 2024
Feeder cattle markets have followed the upswing in the futures market. Bagley Livestock Exchange owner Billy Bushelle says more feeder calves are coming in pre-conditioned. “Everything- is kind of falling back into place, we’re getting back to the way it…Seedstock Sales Hold Strong
Published December 26, 2023
Feeder cattle futures have backed off since October, but KRose Company owner Karoline Rose has seen prices hold this fall at production sales. If the weather cooperates, a strong replacement and seedstock market is expected through the spring. “We have…Lessons Learned in the 2023 Cattle Market
Published December 26, 2023
Lake Region Livestock owner Chris Plummer remains optimistic about the cattle market. “The fundamentals are still there for a good start to 2024.” Plummer points to one lesson that should have been learned this past year, lock in prices using…Year-End Tax Strategies
Published December 2, 2023
This is the time to analyze where you sit for the 2023 business year and evaluate finances ahead of tax season. Farm Business Management Instructor Ron Dvergsten says buying equipment can be a good strategy if you can save a…Cattle Markets See Seasonal Trends
Published November 14, 2023
Perham Stockyards and Tri-County Livestock owner Mitch Barthel reports the cash cattle price is following the futures market and a seasonal pattern lower. Barthel says buyers will wait until the ground freezes and crops are in the bin to fill…Calf Markets Hold Promise
Published October 29, 2023
Gill Red Angus owner Bryan Gill watched cash prices for feeder calves move lower at two sales in South Dakota following the cattle on feed report. "The demand was strong, but the prices weren’t as good as they were a…Cash Cattle Markets See Seasonal Lows
Published October 29, 2023
Cattle futures took a dive after the October Cattle on Feed Report, but NDSU livestock economist Tim Petry still expects fall cash markets to stay ahead of last year’s level. “Calves are priced probably $70 higher than they were last…