Marketing

Cattle Market Outlook: Waiting And Hoping

Wed, 01 May 2013 18:23:00 +0000

A number of factors in combination have seemingly turned leverage in the feeder market away from the seller toward the buyer. That doesn’t ease the pain with current sales, but does improve the outlook for at least some semblance of relief in the feedyard sector.

Feeding Group Looks To Cattle Marketing Alternatives

Wed, 01 May 2013 14:46:00 +0000

Ever since it was created in 2000, Consolidated Beef Producers has used its market volume to leverage price for its members in the cash market. However, changes in market dynamics is causing the organization of independent cattle feeders to look at more innovative ways to create value for its members.

Meat Market Update Featuring Ed Czerwien | April 22

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 20:33:00 +0000

Ed Czerwien, USDA Market News reporter in Amarillo, TX, looks at the boxed beef trade report for the week ending April 20 and explains how it impacts the cattle market and beef prices in his weekly Meat Market Update for BEEF Magazine.

Higher Placements Are Puzzling…And Bearish

Sat, 20 Apr 2013 12:25:00 +0000

Cattle feeders placed 6% more cattle on feed in March, more than most everyone expected.

Industry At A Glance: Program Shows Value-Added Payoff

Thu, 18 Apr 2013 21:45:00 +0000

The payoff of value-added calf programs varies across regions, depending upon local market dynamics, distance from key feeding regions, etc. But would you be willing to give up some marketing independence to receive the rewards of participating in such a program?

States, Tribes Feeling Their Way Through Traceability Rule

Wed, 27 Mar 2013 15:51:00 +0000

By Heather Hamilton

The National Animal Traceability Rule, which went into effect on March 11, is a trial-and-error learning process. As things move forward and more states implement their own rules for compliance with USDA’s animal disease traceability rule, producers are encouraged to stay aware of their own state’s requirements.

Good Profits, Plenty Of Risk With Stockers In 2013

Tue, 26 Mar 2013 16:38:00 +0000

Larry Stalcup

Derrell Peel suspects that tight cattle supplies are keeping beef, cattle prices propped up. However, a slowdown in beef demand due to high prices will likely set a ceiling.

What If The Drought Continues In 2013?

Mon, 25 Mar 2013 14:03:00 +0000

What if the drought continues into 2013? Market Adviser columnist Harlan Hughes suggests that under certain drought plans it might pay to purchase feed. However, if you are considering retirement in the next 10 years, you have different options to consider.

Market Advisor

Success Amid Today’s Cattle Market Volatility Necessitates A Good Economic Plan

Mon, 25 Mar 2013 13:57:00 +0000

If Mother Nature cooperates this year and spawns a bumper corn crop, plenty of analysts peg corn prices sharply lower – in the $5-$6/bu. range. In turn, some expect the nation’s cowherd to finally expand.

Cattle Economics

What Will It Take To Rebuild The U.S. Beef Cowherd?

Mon, 25 Feb 2013 15:10:00 +0000

My friend Howard was among the industry’s top 20 largest cow-calf operators in the late 1980s, but drought and other factors have whittled down his cow numbers over the last 25 years. His operation has been fortunate to escape the ravages of the drought of the last three years, but Howard has had no desire to expand his cowherd. Why?

Meat Matters