Feedlot placements during February totaled 1.55 million head, 18 percent below 2024. During February, placements of calves weighing less than 600 lb. was 295,000 head, 600-699 lb. 275,000 head, ...

Profit margins for both cattle and hog finishing operations saw modest gains last week but also carry significantly higher feed costs than a year ago. Cattle feeders saw average profits of $222 ...

The Sterling Marketing Beef Profit Tracker shows current breakeven price in the $170s/cwt compares to $200/cwt for currently ...