Paraguay vaccinated 27,602 cattle against foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) to contain an outbreak of the livestock disease in the central San Pedro area that has put a halt to beef exports valued at $881 million last year....More
Mother Nature did what fundamentals said couldn’t be done: she broke the bull market for cattle and beef prices on Tuesday, less than a week after cash fed cattle prices reached all-time record highs of $118....More
While the United States' economic recovery remains anemic by most accounts, China's economy has come roaring back, in part, due to the large economic stimulus package its government provided....More
Several of you have pointed out that that my comments are exceedingly bullish at times, and bearish at others; you’ve asked for clarification on my position on the direction of the industry. The easiest thing to do is to admit that I’ve probably spoken out of both sides of my mouth from time to time because I actually hold both positions depending upon my mood....More
The world economy continues to recover, feed prices are lower, red meat supplies are down, exports are strong, and retail beef prices have been low....More