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CattleFax: Higher Cattle Prices Ahead

Published February 7, 2026

CattleFax is forecasting cattle prices to average steady to higher in 2026. Following the CattleFax outlook forum at CattleCon, Hensler, North Dakota, beef producer Clark Price cited the positive news for the cow-calf sector. "CattleFax is telling us herd expansions…

Price Strength Continues in ’26

Published February 5, 2026

CattleFax is forecasting cattle prices to average steady to higher in 2026. The risk increases later in the year as markets anticipate larger supplies in 2027. Cow-calf producers are expected have the most leverage, supporting continued profitability for several more…

Beef Demand is Strong, But Different

Published February 3, 2024

According to Cattle-Fax CEO Randy Blach, there will be another two-to-three years before the cattle herd begins rebuilding again. Consumer beef demand remains very good, despite a more challenging general economy. "I think there is some trade-down so instead of…

Two More Years of High Prices?

Published October 3, 2023

The massive sell-off of the nation’s cow herd has finally died down. CattleFax Director Troy Bockelmann doesn’t expect a widespread growth in cow numbers until 2025 or later. "We've been liquidating the beef cow herd since 2019. Much like the…

Rebuilding the Cattle Herd

Published August 9, 2023

Beef cow numbers are at levels not seen since 1970. According to CattleFax CEO Randy Blach, there’s still room for a further reduction in the size of the cow herd. "Beef cow slaughter is down about 700,000 head in 2023,…

Expansion is a Double Edged Sword

Published November 13, 2022

CattleFax CEO Randy Blach spoke the expansion of meat processing while at the U.S. Meat Export Federation Strategic Planning Conference in Oklahoma City. Labor shortages are a huge obstacle faced by packing plants. "Are we going to continue to have…

Cattle Prices Should Support Profitability, Says CattleFax

Published February 3, 2022

The last three years has been a time of liquidation for the cattle herd. CattleFax Vice President of Analysis Kevin Good expects liquidation to continue for another year. "Last year about one-third of the cow herd was exposed to drought…

Former CattleFax CEO Passes

Published December 10, 2021

Former CattleFax general manager and CEO Topper Thorpe has passed away. Thorpe was one of the first two employees of the startup company in 1968 and led CattleFax for more than 30 years.

CattleFax Outlook Offers Good and Bad News for Cattle Producers

Published August 12, 2021

The CattleFax seminar at the 2021 Cattle Industry Convention provided both an optimistic and not-so-optimistic industry outlook for cattle producers gathered in Nashville. North Dakota Stockmen’s Association President Jeff Schafer, who ranches at New Rockford, says one positive takeaway was…

Cattle Slaughter Back on Pace, But Record Tonnage is Testing Markets

Published February 26, 2021

Over the past couple years, the cattle industry has navigated two Black Swan events, with the most recent being supply chain challenges because of the coronavirus pandemic. CattleFax CEO Randy Blach told cattle producers that nearly 1 million head of…

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Articles tagged under: CattleFax

CattleFax: Higher Cattle Prices Ahead

Price Strength Continues in ’26

Beef Demand is Strong, But Different

Two More Years of High Prices?

Rebuilding the Cattle Herd

Expansion is a Double Edged Sword

Cattle Prices Should Support Profitability, Says CattleFax

Former CattleFax CEO Passes

CattleFax Outlook Offers Good and Bad News for Cattle Producers

Cattle Slaughter Back on Pace, But Record Tonnage is Testing Markets

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