Articles tagged under: cattle prices
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…Cow/Calf Operations in a Strong Position
Published June 14, 2023
Stronger-than-expected calf prices brightened the outlook for cow/calf producers. Steiner Consulting Senior ag economist Altin Kalo says a rebound in cattle prices has been on the horizon for months. "We've had multiple years of reducing calf prices and a significant…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…Positive Returns in the Cattle Business
Published July 9, 2022
The U.S. cow herd is shrinking in size for the fourth straight year. University of Missouri Extension Economist Scott Brown expects cattle prices to stay high for the next few years. "The most important thing about higher prices is the…Cattlemen Rally for Fair Market Conditions
Published October 2, 2019
Cattlemen gathered in Omaha, Nebraska Wednesday, calling attention to current market conditions. Lately, cattle prices remain depressed, but wholesale and retail beef prices remain near historically high levels. R-CALF CEO Bill Bullard believes the industry is facing an impending crisis.…