A recap of all the drama in the cattle industry over the past couple of weeks. 

Thu November 06 2025

Livestock producers remain very optimistic about conditions on their farms, fueled in part by record-high profitability in the beef sector.

Wed November 05 2025

The secretary said that rising beef prices are a "non-factor" in considering whether to reopen the border. 

Tue November 04 2025

Last week's Marketings were 27.2% lower than the 3 Year Average.

Mon November 03 2025

Beef prices are at record highs because dependence on foreign imports and meatpacker consolidation have distorted the market.

Mon November 03 2025

It is clear is that uncertainty and volatility from political comments and rhetoric have a very real negative impact on producers and consumers. 

Mon November 03 2025

Compared to last week, all classes of cattle and cattle futures were lower with dressed beef cutouts slightly higher.

Sat November 01 2025

September represented the third straight month in contraction territory and the lowest reading since March. 

Fri October 31 2025

The theory behind the "Bullish/Bearish Consensus" indicator is when the public reaches a consensus, they are usually wrong.

Fri October 31 2025

A break down of President Trump's Truth Social post that was directly aimed at American Cattle Ranchers. Why was it sent and its massive, disastrous impact on the cattle market.

Thu October 30 2025

Approximately 26% of the cattle inventory is within an area experiencing drought compared to 27% last week.

Thu October 30 2025

Asian demand and South American exports drive expansion.

Wed October 29 2025

A definite timeline remains uncertain, and any resumption of trade would likely be gradual and subject to strict new protocols.

Wed October 29 2025

Analysts' Estimates indicate Cattle on Feed, Placements & Marketings were all lower in September.

Tue October 28 2025

Last week's Marketings were 0.1% lower than the 3 Year Average.

Mon October 27 2025

U.S. beef prices have been affected by the tariffs, and the possibility of a change in policy is causing market uncertainty for cattle futures.

Mon October 27 2025

High cattle prices for a period of time are necessary to allow cattle ranches to recover, rebuild, and prepare for the next cattle cycle.

Mon October 27 2025

Bill reaffirms that the WTO cannot limit America’s right to label U.S. beef and increases penalties for false “Product of USA” claims.

Mon October 27 2025

Fed cattle trade was lower, as were feeder cattle and stocker calves. Cattle futures were sharply lower with the dressed beef cutouts higher.

Sat October 25 2025

Mexican Agriculture Minister Julio Berdegue will meet with U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins to discuss plans for the border.

Fri October 24 2025