Articles tagged under: Cattle on Feed
Neutral-to-Slightly Bearish COF Report
Published April 18, 2025
USDAS’s March Cattle on Feed report showed 11.6 million head of cattle in the nation’s feedlots as of April 1. That is down two percent from a year ago. Placements were up five percent from last year at 1.84 million…Placement Number is a Surprise
Published March 25, 2024
In Friday’s USDA report, cattle placements were up a surprising ten percent. USDA livestock economist Mike McConnell said there is some logic to these numbers. "In January, we actually had a relatively low placement number," said McConnell. "That was due to…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…A Surprising Cattle on Feed Report
Published October 23, 2023
The number of cattle placed in feedlots in September was six percent higher than 2022. That’s well above the range of trade estimates going into Friday’s USDA report. The number of cattle and calves on feed totaled 11.6 million head,…What’s Hot What’s Not in Markets
Published May 22, 2023
In this week's edition of What's Hot, What's Not in Markets, Martinson Ag Risk Management President Randy Martinson said the cattle market is starting the week with strength. "We had a Cattle-on-Feed Report Friday that showed us we don't have…A Supportive COF Report
Published February 27, 2023
As of February 1, the number of cattle and calves on feed was down four percent from one year ago. January placements declined four percent and marketings were up four percent. This would be considered a slightly bullish report. January…COF Placements, Marketings Increase
Published December 24, 2021
The number of cattle and calves on feed as of December 1 was 12 million head, up one-half of one percent. Placements were up four percent from one year ago at 1.9 million head. Marketings were up five percent at…August Cattle Placements Higher Than Expected
Published September 28, 2020
August placements were 9.2 percent higher than last year. The September 1 on-feed total was 3.8 percent higher than last year, which was slightly higher than trade expectations. August marketings were three percent below last year’s total.No Surprises in COF Report
Published July 27, 2020
Friday’s cattle-on-feed numbers were all in line with trade expectations. The on-feed total is on par with last year. June placements are up two percent and marketings are up one percent. Minnesota’s on-feed total is unchanged from last year, but…