Articles tagged under: cattle markets
Are Cattle Prices Too High? ‘Heck No’
Published July 13, 2023
Despite low cattle numbers, Aberdeen Livestock Sales Co. co-owner Kevin Larson says the number of cull cows moving through the market is high for this time of year. “We’re talking pot loads instead of trailer loads of cows coming to…Bull Sales Signaled the Current Gains in the Cattle Market
Published June 29, 2023
Montana-based KRose Company CEO Karoline Rose expected cattle markets to continue to rise after monitoring bull sales this spring. “That was kind of the first glimpse of wow, the market is going to have to go somewhere for these bulls…The Feed Bill Continues to Escalate
Published June 19, 2023
While feeder cattle prices remain high, Stockman’s Livestock co-owner and auctioneer Dan Koupal says input costs have also increased. “The average age of the farmer is getting higher all the time and we’ve got less people doing it so basically…‘Cattle Markets on a Tear’
Published June 15, 2023
After a few difficult years, cattle producers finally have the upper hand. "We're finally in a position where we have good news with weather, moisture and markets," said Jason Leiseth, president, North Dakota Stockmen's Association. Leiseth believes the rebound in…Drought, Corn Price Contribute to Cattle Market Strength
Published May 17, 2023
Cattle markets are seeing strength after backing off from recent record highs. Perham Stockyards owner Mitch Barthel expects this upswing to continue for a while. “This calf market should stay very strong outside of some sort of black swan event…Livestock Market Drivers
Published May 8, 2023
Cattle futures has pulled back from its recent strength. DTN livestock market analyst ShayLe Stewart says there are a few factors playing into the cool off. “The pressures of inflation, increased interest rates and the concern and heightened worry about…A Long Upswing in the Cattle Cycle
Published April 7, 2023
Momentary impacts were seen in the feeder cattle markets due to weather in the Northern Plains and the cancelation of some weekly sales. Bagley Livestock Exchange co-owner Billy Bushelle says “the general market has been very strong though.” It may…Cattle Inventory Rebuild
Published April 2, 2023
American Hereford Association Field Representative Kevin Murnin says as moisture returns, he expects to see commercial cattle come with it. “We’re starting to see commercial producers rebuild inventory,” says Murnin. With the current numbers low, Murnin expects prices to remain…Corn 10 Cents Forward, Feeders $1 Back
Published November 12, 2022
Calf prices are lofty compared to 2019-2020. However, the corn prices may be the glass ceiling for the cattle market. "When we look at the price for feeder cattle, we see it may be further away from setting records than…