January USDA cattle reports could reveal if beef herd has hit bottom and started rebuilding, which could have major ...

Ag economists are watching trends in cattle inventory and slaughter numbers to see where the industry is headed in 2026.

The latest World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates report for United States red meat and poultry production for 2026 is forecast lower than in 2025 and prices likely will stay higher for 2026 ...

New year opens with strong fundamentals in the cattle market, setting up for another good year. The end of 2025 brought significant improvement in cattle markets. After falling sharply from ...

Cattle-raisers have been enjoying booming prices for a while now, and Derrell Peel, Oklahoma cooperative Extension livestock marketing specialist, said they can expect more of the same for at least ...

Cattle are slow-growing animals that reproduce one at a time. One feature that is particularly important is that breeding cattle and cattle used for beef production originate from the same set of ...

Ranchers feel bullish as cattle prices hit record highs this summer and remain elevated thanks to record low inventory and strong beef demand. “It bodes well for us right now. If you’re a cow-calf ...

The latest USDA data indicates lower cattle slaughter in 2025 and reduced meat production. The USDA released its monthly Livestock Slaughter report Dec. 1. “Year-to-date through the end of October, ...