Cattle-on-Feed Report
USDA says cattle on feed increased in June, but May placements came in well below the average pre-report trade estimate.
The cattle trade is watching forage conditions and the upcoming Cattle on Feed report for signs of herd direction.
K-State economists say big swings in cattle futures can complicate hedging, margin calls, and timing of sales.
Animal Health Officials Working Quickly to Protect U.S. Livestock and Wildlife
The bovine case was detected in a three-month-old calf in Zavala County, Texas.
Jake Charleston with Specialty Risk Insurance says recent futures market moves are leaving cattle producers unsure about price trends.
Higher placements lifted feedlot inventories, but slower marketings point to continued tightness in finished cattle movement.
The lockout has not yet signaled a major disruption in the cattle market, but processing reliability remains important in a tight beef supply chain.
Changes to several Risk Management Agency programs are set to begin with the 2027 crop year.