CattleFax’s Holden Ramey says grass plus profitability equals more cattle — but ongoing drought and volatility are slowing ...
Despite political rhetoric surrounding cattle and beef prices, a panel of leading cattle market experts says the fundamentals remain firmly supportive of historically strong cattle prices for years to ...
USDA’s Economic Research Service (ERS) reported record retail beef prices for the month of July, with the all fresh value of beef estimated at $8.15 per pound (Figure 1). This marks the first time in ...
Beef-on-dairy has become a major profit center on many dairies. Calf value, feeder demand, and fat cattle prices now matter ...
The U.S. beef cattle market should continue flying high but also faces turbulence in 2026 thanks to the lowest inventory in 75 years, according to an American Farm Bureau Federation economist. “With ...
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. — Raising beef on dairy-crossed cattle is starting to have a significant impact on the beef market. For the past five to six years, beef on dairy cattle have become more common in ...
Once considered a premium option, buying beef in bulk from a rancher has become comparatively affordable as retail prices ...
Beef is not just another line on your grocery receipt, it is a barometer of how strained the entire U.S. cattle system has become. As you look toward 2026, the latest federal outlook signals that ...
2025 was a remarkable year for cattle with prices setting records on several occasions. USDA’s most recent net farm income forecast adjusted net farm income downward for 2025 and is projecting lower ...
You feel the sting every time you reach for a pack of steaks or a tray of Ground beef, even as headlines hint that cattle markets are finally cooling. Retail prices are still hovering near records ...