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Grassley Defends U.S. Cattle Producers

Published October 24, 2025

Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley says cattle producers are facing challenges from low herd numbers, higher input costs, and unclear federal policies. Grassley says he supports President Trump’s effort to strengthen the U.S. beef sector but opposes expanding imports from Argentina.…
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179 Weeks and Counting

Published November 8, 2024

Cattle markets remain historically high. "Production is steady, slightly ahead of last year, with larger cattle weights boosting output," says Nevil Speer, independent consultant. The average steer carcass weight reached 960 pounds two weeks ago. "The industry has seen a…
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Cull Cows and Bulls at All-Time High

Published April 6, 2024

Cattle futures dropped to a three-month low this past week. Mitch Barthel, who owns the Perham Stockyards and the Tri-County Stockyards, is continuing to see strong prices at auction. With record values for 90 percent beef trimmings, weigh-up cows and…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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