USDA released its Cattle Inventory report today. The total inventory of all cattle and calves as of 1 January is 89.3 million head; that compares to 92.1 million head, or 97 percent, of the cattle inventory on 1 January 2022. Key numbers from today’s report.
The 1 January number of feeder cattle outside of feedlots is the lowest since 2015 and is only 100,000 head (less than a day’s kill) higher than 2015. Feeder cattle outside feed lots make up 64 percent of all feeder cattle (combined on feed and outside feedlots), which is 1 percent higher than last year but two percent lower than in 2015.
Feeders and packers have worked their way through large cattle supplies as shown by the number of cattle on feed for 150 days...
What You Need to Know Today: The corn and soybean markets closed slightly higher in low-volume trade. The wheat market was mixed, with HRW continuing its downward trek on improved moisture. As expected, the bearish cattle on feed report drove down cattle prices and pulled hogs down with it. Mi...
Monday, 25 May is a U.S. holiday, and both the markets and our office will be closed. Please note that the next issue of Ag Perspectives will be published on Tuesday, 26 May. The WPI staff wishes everyone a safe and enjoyable holiday weekend...
USDA’s monthly cattle on feed report was released today. The total number of cattle on feed in feedlots with 1,000 head or more capacity amounted to 11.6 million head, 102 percent of last year. Source: USDA, WPI Placements were up, but part of that is attributable to persistent drought c...
