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 ...

Along with cattle sales, junior activities and shows, the Illinois Beef Expo included a trade show where numerous companies ...

The current feedback loop of high prices and the sale of beef cows for slaughter instead of breeding is creating an ...

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

Recently, a Kansas State University study showed a feeding practice already utilized by some cattle producers could also limit the amount of manure produced by cattle in the U.S., a finding that ...