Three Questions to Ask Yourself When Preparing to Purchase BullsWith bull buying season in full swing, it’s important for commercial cattle producers to have a game plan for making purchases. Matt Spangler, UNL Professor and Beef Genetics Extension Specialist, says there are three questions producers should ask themselves when evaluating bull purchases. What ar...
Renewed optimism in MO pork industryThe executive director of Missouri Pork says the New Year is bringing renewed optimism for pork producers. “Producers need time to heal before any expansion happens.” Scott Hays says the bounce-back in prices has been welcome. But the lack of profitability in the recent years has resulted in some...
Hog prices raised on strong demandThe U.S. pork industry kicked off the year with a boost to production. More slaughter-ready hogs resulted in 2.5 billion pounds of pork in January, a 1% increase from the year prior. However, processors paid much more for hogs this year than last, notes USDA ERS Agricultural Economist Mildred Haley....
Which Beef-on-Dairy Market Strategy is Best for You?Beef prices have already reached record highs in 2025, and economists predict that the market won’t likely let off the gas pedal throughout the remainder of the year. For dairy producers creating beef-on-dairy calves, this trend remains a welcome site for profit margins – especially as milk futures ...
Skyrocketing beef prices lead to uncertainty for farmers and consumers: 'There's a lot of unknowns'It's no surprise that grocery prices have been greatly affected by inflation. While the cost of eggs is on the minds of a lot of Americans, beef is another category that Americans consume like no other country. The average American consumes 82 pounds of beef per year, compared to the global average ...
Ozarks cattle farmers face challenges with extreme cold during calving seasonExtremely cold air continues to settle into the region following the snowstorm, and cattle farmers are working tirelessly to ensure the health of their herds during calving season. Jason Wacha, a cattle farmer with 15 years in the business and lifelong exposure to the lifestyle, has more than 100 b...
Direct cash cattle trade remains quietChicago Mercantile Exchange live cattle futures were higher and feeders were lower, waiting for the week’s direct business and Friday’s USDA Cattle on Feed report. April live was up $.75 at $194.77 and June was $.52 higher at $190.92. March feeders were down $.70 at $269.02 and April was $.50 lower ...
Ag consultant optimistic about beef outlookAn ag consultant says he’s optimistic about the year ahead for the beef industry. “It’s a wonderful time to be in the cattle business, there’s no doubt about it.” Kevin Ochsner, president of Agcellerate and host of NCBA’s Cattlemen to Cattlemen, says economics are on the side of the producer. “We...
Beef prices hit all-time highs, expected to climb higher in 2025Cattle prices hit an all-time high in January. Recent reports indicate prices will continue to rise in 2025. According to Business Insider, live cattle, a term used to describe cattle of desirable weight, are primarily bred in Texas, Kansas, Nebraska, Colorado, Oklahoma, Iowa, South Dakota, Minneso...
USDA Maintains Cattle Imports Amid Second New World Screwworm Case in MexicoUSDA announced it will not impose new restrictions on cattle imports from Mexico despite the latest detection of New World screwworm in a cow from Tabasco state. The decision follows the agency’s implementation of a pre-clearance inspection and treatment protocol, which aims to ensure safe livestock...
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