Articles tagged under: Tim Petry
Demand for Fed Cattle Remains Strong
Published April 20, 2019
With a new calf crop on the ground, cattle producers in the Northern Plains are beginning to monitor fall prices. NDSU Extension livestock economist Tim Petry says the big item to watch is corn. The corn market may continue to…Cow/Calf Production a Bright Spot for Producers
Published October 30, 2018
The one bright spot in agriculture is cow-calf production, according to NDSU Extension Livestock Marketing Economist Tim Petry. "We've got a lot to be thankful for in the cattle business. Almost 700,000 more calves to sell and all kinds of trade…More Cattle Going to Slaughter
Published August 6, 2018
Cow and heifer numbers moving to slaughter are up more than eight percent from one year ago. NDSU Extension Livestock Marketing Economist Tim Petry says a lack of grass due to drought is the reason. "Actually, beef cow slaughter is up…Trifecta of Uncertainty Impacting Livestock Markets
Published July 23, 2018
As of late, there are three major factors influencing livestock markets: weather, record high production and trade uncertainty. That’s according to NDSU Extension livestock economic Tim Petry. "The beef side is experiencing record exports, but we have to keep those…