Texas A&M is cutting the ribbon on a new facility focused on livestock research. The facility features cutting-edge technologies to address key challenges in cattle development.
Agri-Life Research Director Dr. Cliff Lamb joined RFD-TV’s Tammi Arender to discuss what it all entails, how it will benefit the industry, and what type of output they hope to see.
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Tight feeder supplies and lower placements indicate continued support for the cattle market, with regional impacts heightened in Texas by reduced feeder imports.
Cattle markets are watching the Cattle-on-Feed Report for signs of tighter supplies, while USMEF warns limited China access is cutting producer profits.
Lower milk prices may pressure margins, but strong cattle values could soften near-term financial impacts.
The Pet and Livestock Protection Act now moves to the Senate for consideration.
Analysts say that while low-income households are facing financial pressures, other middle- and higher-income consumers are helping fill the gap for retail beef demand.
