The January USDA Cattle on Feed report reveals a sharp decline in feedlot inventories, kicking off the year with 11.45 ...

Cattle Inventory Smallest Since 1951 USDA’s semi-annual cattle inventory report confirmed the U.S. cattle herd remains ...

As ranchers look ahead to 2026, the beef markets present a mix of challenges and opportunities. Tight supplies, evolving trade dynamics and shifting consumer preferences will undoubtedly shape the ...

Last week most feeder cattle auctions had a big increase in price with feeder cattle $6 to $12 per hundredweight higher and calves $10 to $20 per hundredweight higher. We sold several 600-pound steers ...

Almost everyone in the cattle business knows these two things: (1) the feeder cattle market has demonstrated tremendous strength in reaching and sustaining record price levels during the past year, ...

In a mid-August Barchart article on the animal protein sector of the commodities market, I cited three factors supporting animal protein prices since the 2020 lows, including inflation increasing ...

As October draws to a close, U.S. officials are reportedly going to meet with Mexican counterparts this week to talk about reopening the border. The possibility of trade resuming, coupled with ...

Compared to last week, the majority of the feeders weighed under 700 lbs and sold very uneven and in wide price spreads depending on regions, states, weight ranges, price trends were very volatile.

US beef cow numbers fall to 1961 lows while tight supplies are expected to drive cattle prices higher in coming months.

Young calves out on pasture with their dams. Feeder calf prices continue to strengthen as the year nears an end. “Cattle and beef markets are wrapping up the fourth quarter on a very strong note — ...