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WEBIndustry Shifts: What Cattle Producers See Coming In the Next 5 Years. Based on the Drovers State of the Industry survey, the majority of producers agree or strongly agree that environmental impact, animal welfare, sustainable practices and desire of high-quality beef will be increasingly important. Nevil Speer. 4 hours ago.
CAB Insider: Market Update Sept. 25 | Drovers
WEB4 days ago · CAB Insider: Market Update Sept. 25. Last week fed cattle prices extended the two-week upward turnaround from the short-term low of $181.07/cwt. the first week of September. At the hands of a jittery equity market correction, the early September bottom ended the month-long August slide that pulled cash fed cattle down by $12.43/cwt.
Industry Shifts: What Cattle Producers See Coming In the Next 5 …
WEB4 days ago · Despite the challenges, producers are thinking to the future with plans to add a family member and grow their herd size. In fact, 54% of producers in this year’s survey indicate they plan to add a family member to the operation (versus 51% in 2023). Even though it doesn’t appear the business will see rapid rebuilding, there are indications ...
Are Cattle Producers Rebuilding Their Herds Now? | Drovers
WEB5 days ago · Editor's Note: This article is part of the Drovers 2024 State of the Beef Industry report, which includes an exclusive survey of cattle producers and their thoughts on numerous topics of importance to the future of their operations.To download the full report, click here. America’s beef cattle inventory continues to …
How Historical Cattle Cycles Are Shaping Inventory and …
WEB3 days ago · That means 500-lb. steer calf prices could advance to annual averages near $400 per cwt as early as 2026, and replacement female prices follow the calf market. It is possible $4,000 bred heifers are in the producer’s future. CattleFax estimates current prices around $2,800 per head. That is creating pause for a segment dominated by part-time ...
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WEBIssue Archive. Drovers provides solutions for the stakeholders within the beef production system so they can enhance animal production and management, operations and overall market performance while addressing social issues and consumer needs. As the nation's oldest livestock publication, Drovers provides useful business management and ...
Ag Grain Commodity Markets, Prices & Futures | Drovers
WEBNegotiated cash cattle increased an average of $1.18 per cwt. the week ending Sept. 14 and profit margins dropped by $13 per head to an industry average of $130.66 per head, according to Sterling Marketing. Farrow-to-finish hog producers found positive margins of $16 per head last week, down $2.91 from the previous week.
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WEBLatest News From Markets. Negotiated cash cattle increased an average of $1.18 per cwt. the week ending Sept. 14 and profit margins dropped by $13 per head to an industry average of $130.66 per head, according to Sterling Marketing. Farrow-to-finish hog producers found positive margins of $16 per head last …
Beef Quality: Where We’ve Been, and Where We’re Going
WEB6 days ago · 1. Commodity Choice has remained relatively steady at an annual average of 41% since 2011. However, the mix around that flat line has dramatically changed over time. 2. Select volume has steadily slid from 28% to 13% of the slaughter mix. 3. CAB + Prime volume has replaced the difference, increasing from 20% to 35%.
Good News: Consumers Continue To Choose Beef | Drovers
WEBSep 23, 2024 · Battle for Margin. Nevertheless, while fed beef supply has held steady, it’s likely that trend will be pressured in coming years. Beef cow inventory started the year at 28.2 million head. The Jan. 1 feeder cattle supply outside of feedyards was just 24.2 million head, down 5% from 2023 and off 10% from the recent peak of 26.6 million head in ...