cattle markets | Red River Farm Network

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…

A Fix for Cattle Market Uncertainty

Published May 14, 2022

Lawmakers are seeking a fix to cattle market uncertainty. "There's Senator Grassley and Senator Fischer's bill, but that bill has mixed reviews in cattle country," said John Thune, senator, South Dakota. "South Dakota and North Dakota Senators are trying to…

Hard to Keep Patient with DOJ’s Cattle Market Review

Published May 14, 2022

South Dakota Senator Mike Rounds is starting to lose patience with the Department of Justice’s major investigation on the four largest meat packers. "We're not satisfied with what's going on. There's a smaller group of us beginning to circulate requests…

Top Four Largest Meatpacking CEO’s Invited to House Hearing

Published April 17, 2022

The House Agriculture Committee have invited the top four largest meatpacking CEOs from Cargill, Tyson Foods, JBS, and National Beef Packing to testify at the upcoming hearing on cattle markets and price increases for consumers. In addition to the CEOs,…

Holding Onto Calves During a Down Market

Published March 6, 2022

With corn and wheat markets up and feeder cattle future markets declining, should producers hold onto calves through this down market? Oklahoma State University Beef Nutrition Specialist Paul Beck says there’s a few things to consider, including size of cattle,…

Inflation Influences Ag Markets

Published January 26, 2022

All segments of agriculture are feeling the effects of inflation due to the supply chain issues. Zaner Ag Hedge Chief Marketing Strategist and Senior Vice President Ted Seifried says this doesn’t necessarily mean corn and soybean prices will increase. "Inflation…

USDA Under Secretary Stops by National FFA Convention

Published October 29, 2021

Almost three months after being confirmed, USDA’s Under Secretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs Jennifer Moffitt is traveling and meeting with the agriculture industry. Moffitt attended National FFA Convention on Thursday. She says there are a few key issues to…

Corn Market Pressure Gives a Boost to Cattle Markets

Published June 13, 2021

Weakness in the grain markets moved the cattle market higher on Friday. “The cash cattle markets were slightly higher and if you look at the demand picture, it gave the live cattle a shot in the arm,” said Brian Strommen,…

Articles tagged under: cattle markets

A Long Upswing in the Cattle Cycle

Cattle Inventory Rebuild

Corn 10 Cents Forward, Feeders $1 Back

A Fix for Cattle Market Uncertainty

Hard to Keep Patient with DOJ’s Cattle Market Review

Top Four Largest Meatpacking CEO’s Invited to House Hearing

Holding Onto Calves During a Down Market

Inflation Influences Ag Markets

USDA Under Secretary Stops by National FFA Convention

Corn Market Pressure Gives a Boost to Cattle Markets

News Categories

Latest RRFN Podcasts

Country Morning

Agriculture Today

Market Analysis

Weather

This Week In Agriculture

TransFARMation

Talking Conservation

Ag Innovation News Presented by AURI