USDA's Cattle on Feed report revealed an unexpected number of feeder cattle placements in August. Retail beef demand is also being impacted by changes in pork and poultry supplies as well as an end to the summer grilling season. Crashing Cattle Prices Last week we reported that pre-estimates regarding the monthly USDA Cattle on Feed report showed an average expectation of approximately 0.3 percent growth in August placements of feeder cattle compared with July. In fact, they were down 5 percent. With very slow marketings during August, the pre-report industry forecast indicated total cattle on feed as of 1 September 2015 would be 3.7 percent higher than on the same date last year. Based on the lower placements, however, the increase was 2...
What You Need to Know Today: After a period of limited activity, USDA reported a sizeable 613 KMT in soybean export sales, including 330 KMT to China and 283 KMT to unknown destinations, potentially also China. The purchases represent a meaningful pickup in demand and bring China closer to ful...
The Trump import plan for 300,000 MT of beef supplies used for ground beef, i.e., lean trim, from September through November has, according to Secretary Brooke Rollins, brought some relief to beef prices. The Executive Order states that the Secretary of Agriculture will analyze and review the m...
Key Takeaways: Texas illustrates the assumptions underlying the 2025 FMMO reform; Idaho exposes their limitations. The Southwest order blend (roughly 27 percent Class I, 32 percent Class III and 31 percent Class IV) exposes Texas producers to every lever USDA adjusted, with a near-neutral proj...
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