Last week, WPI reported on the ongoing fertility problems in the broiler breeding flock which is costly to the vertically integrated broiler sector that operates on a just-in-time inventory model. As of last week, egg sets were up 0.3 percent and chicks places were down 0.4 from last year, but with higher weights, broiler production was up over last year. As noted in last week’s Livestock Roundup, Tyson Foods, the largest broiler producer announced that it was transitioning out of “never ever” antibiotic chicken production to improve efficiency. Since then, Tyson announced that it is also closing four plants – one in Arkansas, two in Missouri, and one in Indiana. The company says these are older, smaller plants wher...
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...
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