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Farm Bill Work Paused as Congress Faces Competing Priorities

Published April 3, 2026

James Callan Associates President Jim Callan says work is still being done on the House farm bill proposal, but it’s on the back burner for now. "There are other major issues that the Congress is facing, not the least of…

Cattle Herd Continues to Tighten

Published February 1, 2026

The U.S. cattle herd is at its smallest level in more than 75 years. According to USDA’s new cattle inventory report, the supply of cattle and calves totaled 86. 2 million head on January 1. That’s down from 86.5 million…

Small Decline in Feedlot Inventory from 2023

Published July 28, 2025

New USDA data shows a slight decline in total U.S. feedlot inventory, raising fresh concerns about beef supplies. USDA livestock analyst Michael McConnell says the semi-annual cattle report offers a more comprehensive snapshot than the monthly cattle-on-feed updates. “The cattle…

Cattle Herd Shrinks Further

Published January 31, 2024

Cattle numbers are at levels not seen since 1951. According to USDA’s semi-annual cattle inventory report, there were 87.2 million head of cattle and calves as of January 1. That’s down two percent from last year, but it is in…

Down Across the Board

Published February 6, 2023

All cattle and calves in the United States as of January 1 totaled 89.3 million head, down three percent from a year ago. All cows and heifers totaled 38.3 million head, down three percent from a year ago. Beef cow…

U.S. & Canadian Cattle Inventory Down

Published March 6, 2022

The total cattle and calf numbers in the United States sits at 91.9 million head. That’s down two percent from the 93.8 million head a year ago. All cows and heifers that calved inventory sits at 39.5 million head, also…

Drought Cuts into the Size of the Beef Herd

Published February 1, 2022

According to USDA’s cattle inventory report, the number of beef cows nationwide totals more than 30 million head. That’s the fewest beef cows since 2015. The decline of nearly 719,000 head is the largest year to year decline since 1996…

Cattle Inventory Report to be Released Today

Published January 31, 2022

USDA’s semi-annual cattle inventory report will be released after the close of the futures market today. The report is expected to show continued herd liquidation and a decline in the cow herd.

Numbers Decline in USDA Cattle Inventory Report

Published July 26, 2021

USDA’s semi-annual cattle inventory report totals 101 million head. That’s down one percent from 2020. The total cow herd is at 40.9 million head, down from 41.4 million one year ago. This year’s calf crop is expected to be at…

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