31.41% of the Lower 48 States are in Drought compared to 31.07% Last Week
DROUGHT
31.41% of the Lower 48 States are in Drought compared to 31.07% Last Week

Approximately 15% of the cattle inventory is within an area experiencing drought compared to 16% last week.

Thu July 17 2025

Lonesome Report: Is Beef on Dairy the American Ranchers Biggest Enemy?
Lonesome Lands
Lonesome Report: Is Beef on Dairy the American Ranchers Biggest Enemy?

Discussion on why Beef on Dairy may be American Ranchers Biggest Enemy.

Thu July 17 2025

Restaurant Performance Index rose in May
Restaurant Performance Index
Restaurant Performance Index rose in May

A majority of restaurant operators reported higher same-store sales in May, while customer traffic readings also improved from recent months.

Wed July 16 2025

June Producer Price Index (PPI) shows Muted Effect of Tariffs on Inflation
Economy
June Producer Price Index (PPI) shows Muted Effect of Tariffs on Inflation

The flat reading in the producer-price index came in below the Wall Street forecast of a 0.2% increase.

Wed July 16 2025

Brazilian Meatpackers Rethink Beef Exports to U.S. After Trump’s Tariffs
Beef Imports
Brazilian Meatpackers Rethink Beef Exports to U.S. After Trump’s Tariffs

Brazil accounts for some 23% of U.S. beef imports, according to calculations by Genial Investimentos.

Tue July 15 2025

Pasture & Range Conditions as of 7/20/25
Pasture & Range Conditions
Pasture & Range Conditions as of 7/20/25

43% of Pasture & Range Conditions rated 'Good to Excellent' compared to 46% Last Week and 40% Last Year.

Tue July 15 2025

Corn Crop Condition as of 7/13/25
Corn Crop
Corn Crop Condition as of 7/13/25

74% of Corn Crop Condition rated as 'Good to Excellent' compared to 74% Last Week and 68% Last Year.

Tue July 15 2025

Feeder & Stocker Cattle Marketings for the week ending 7/12/25
Feeder & Stocker Cattle Marketings
Feeder & Stocker Cattle Marketings for the week ending 7/12/25

Last week's Marketings were 24.4% lower than the 3 Year Average.

Mon July 14 2025

Less Beef Meets Summer Beef Demand
Beef Demand
Less Beef Meets Summer Beef Demand

Boxed beef prices remain 19.1 percent above this time last year and have averaged 12.6 percent above one year ago each week in the first half of the year.

Mon July 14 2025

Weekly Cattle Market Overview for the Week Ending July 11th
Cattle/Beef Prices
Weekly Cattle Market Overview for the Week Ending July 11th

Compared to last week, all classes of cattle and cattle futures made strong gains. Continuing the seasonal decline, dressed beef cutouts were lower with corn also lower.

Sat July 12 2025

July USDA WASDE Report
World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates
July USDA WASDE Report

No changes made to cattle price forecasts for the second half of 2025 or 2026; New corn crop ending-stocks lowered.

Fri July 11 2025

Bullish/Bearish Sentiment for week ending 7/10/25
Bullish/Bearish Consensus
Bullish/Bearish Sentiment for week ending 7/10/25

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

Fri July 11 2025

7/10/25: Weekly Beef, Pork, & Corn Export Highlights
Exports
7/10/25: Weekly Beef, Pork, & Corn Export Highlights

Weekly Beef Sales were up 1% with Weekly Exports down 5%.

Thu July 10 2025

The Beef: Headlines Move Markets?
Cattle Markets
The Beef: Headlines Move Markets?

There were a couple of attention-grabbing overnight news items that spurred CME cattle futures to contract highs on a gap and go opening.

Thu July 10 2025

31.07% of the Lower 48 States are in Drought compared to 32.39% Last Week
DROUGHT
31.07% of the Lower 48 States are in Drought compared to 32.39% Last Week

Approximately 16% of the cattle inventory is within an area experiencing drought compared to 18% last week.

Thu July 10 2025

USDA Cancels Plans to Reopen Mexican Livestock Imports
Mexican Cattle Imports
USDA Cancels Plans to Reopen Mexican Livestock Imports

Plans canceled because of reports that New World screwworm has resumed its northward spread.

Thu July 10 2025

Milk Cow Herd up 90,000 Head in First Five Months of 2025
U.S. Dairy Herd
Milk Cow Herd up 90,000 Head in First Five Months of 2025

At this point, there is no reason to doubt that milk producers are in expansion mode for at least the next year.

Wed July 09 2025

Trump Administration Takes Bold Action to Elevate American Agriculture In National Security
National Farm Security Action Plan
Trump Administration Takes Bold Action to Elevate American Agriculture In National Security

This Action Plan puts America's farmers, families, and future first--exactly where they belong.

Wed July 09 2025

Pasture & Range Conditions as of 7/6/25
Pasture & Range Conditions
Pasture & Range Conditions as of 7/6/25

45% of Pasture & Range Conditions rated 'Good to Excellent' compared to 43% Last Week and 44% Last Year.

Mon July 07 2025

Corn Crop Condition as of 7/6/25
Corn Crop
Corn Crop Condition as of 7/6/25

74% of Corn Crop Condition rated as 'Good to Excellent' compared to 73% Last Week and 68% Last Year.

Mon July 07 2025

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