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Economist expects a more bullish future for cattle markets

Friday, June 24 by Brownfield Ag News

A livestock economist says there’s been a shift in the tone of the Cattle on Feed numbers. University of Missouri’s Scott Brown says the last several reports have been relatively bearish for the markets. But that’s not the case this time around. “Placements... Read More.

Cattle on feed up 1%, placements down 2%

Friday, June 24 by Brownfield Ag News

The USDA says there were more cattle and calves in U.S. feedlots at the start of this month than on any other June 1st on record. The on feed total of 11.846 million head was up 1% on the year as continued drought impacting... Read More.

Heat Stress is Serious for Cattle in Kansas

Thursday, June 23 by Adam Kolb

By Brandi Buzzard Frosbe, Kansas Living Magazine Whew – who turned up the heat?! Summer has arrived at our home on the range and while it’s nice to not battle snow drifts and sleet to take care of our livestock, the excessive heat presents challenges... Read More.

Live cattle lower, feeders higher heading to Friday

Thursday, June 23 by Brownfield Ag News

At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live cattle closed lower, watching the direct markets, and feeders were higher on the drop in corn. August live cattle closed $1.05 lower at $133.87 and October live cattle closed $1.07 lower at $140. August feeder cattle closed... Read More.

How labor shortages are advancing animal health in cattle country

Thursday, June 23 by Brownfield Ag News

A global leader in livestock nutrition says labor shortages are helping advance technology in cattle country. Brandon Nuttelman with Merck Animal Health says products like implants, ear tags and sensors are able to detect sickness sooner, allowing producers to do more with less, “These... Read More.

Limited feeding could cut costs, improve performance in cattle

Thursday, June 23 by Brownfield Ag News

An extension beef specialist says limited feeding for cattle can offset record input costs without sacrificing animal nutrition. Dale Blasi with Kansas State University tells Brownfield it can reduce the cost of gain by a about a nickel per pound. “We see savings from... Read More.

Cattle market reform bills head to the full Senate

Thursday, June 23 by Brownfield Ag News

The Senate Ag Committee has advanced two bills aimed at increasing competition and transparency in the markets. The Cattle Price Discovery and Transparency Act of 2022 and the Meat and Poultry Special Investigator Act of 2022 will head to the full Senate for... Read More.

Cattle futures lower at midweek

Wednesday, June 22 by Brownfield Ag News

At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were lower, watching the development of direct business. August live cattle closed $1.32 lower at $134.92 and October live cattle closed $1.22 lower at $141.07. August feeder cattle closed $2.15 lower at $173.15 and... Read More.

Heat Stress Blamed for Thousands of Cattle Deaths in Kansas

Friday, June 17 by Adam Kolb

By Roxana Hegeman BELLE PLAINE, Kan. (AP) — Thousands of cattle in feedlots in southwestern Kansas have died of heat stress due to soaring temperatures, high humidity and little wind in recent days, industry officials said. The final toll remains unclear, but... Read More.

Cattle futures end the week mostly higher

Friday, June 3 by Brownfield Ag News

At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live cattle were mostly higher and feeder on technical activity, also keeping an eye on corn. August live cattle closed $.27 lower at $133.85 and August feeder cattle closed $.92 higher at $173.87. It was a quiet Friday for... Read More.

Iowa Cattlemen host Cattle Market Roundup meeting in NW Iowa

Thursday, June 2 by Brownfield Ag News

The Iowa Cattlemen’s Association continues to push for Congressional cattle market reform. ICA director of government relations Cora Fox says they recently hosted a meeting with U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley and U.S. Representative Randy Feenstra to discuss the Cattle Price Discovery and Transparency Act. “Which is... Read More.

Cattle futures higher heading into Friday

Thursday, June 2 by Brownfield Ag News

At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle ended the day higher, supported by follow-through buying. August live cattle closed $1.22 higher at $134.12 and August feeder cattle closed $3.22 higher at $172.95. A very light, scattered direct cash cattle trade took place... Read More.

Stories tagged with: cattle

Economist expects a more bullish future for cattle markets

Cattle on feed up 1%, placements down 2%

Heat Stress is Serious for Cattle in Kansas

Live cattle lower, feeders higher heading to Friday

How labor shortages are advancing animal health in cattle country

Limited feeding could cut costs, improve performance in cattle

Cattle market reform bills head to the full Senate

Cattle futures lower at midweek

Heat Stress Blamed for Thousands of Cattle Deaths in Kansas

Cattle futures end the week mostly higher

Iowa Cattlemen host Cattle Market Roundup meeting in NW Iowa

Cattle futures higher heading into Friday

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