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WEBBeef Production. Ultrasound Technology Helps Veterinarian Stage Pregnancy, Identify Gender in Beef Cattle. A large percentage of U.S. producers could benefit from improved management efficiencies and reduce their winter feeding costs by working with their practitioner to do "preg checks" in the herd. Rhonda Brooks. 8 hours ago.
CAB Insider: Market Update Sept. 25 | Drovers
WEB1 day ago · CAB Insider: Market Update Sept. 25. Last week fed cattle prices extended the two-week upward turnaround from the short-term low of $181.07/cwt. the first week of September. At the hands of a jittery equity market correction, the early September bottom ended the month-long August slide that pulled cash fed cattle down by $12.43/cwt.
Industry Shifts: What Cattle Producers See Coming In the Next 5 …
WEB1 day ago · In fact, 54% of producers in this year’s survey indicate they plan to add a family member to the operation (versus 51% in 2023). Even though it doesn’t appear the business will see rapid rebuilding, there are indications many of these operations are viable and plan on remaining that way in the future. That’s certainly a sign of brewing ...
Profit Tracker: Margins Drop Drastically for Beef Packers, Pork …
WEB1 day ago · Negotiated cash cattle increased an average of $1.80 per cwt. the week ending Sept. 21 and profit margins increased $18 per head to an industry average of $95.38 per head, according to the Sterling Beef Profit Tracker. Meanwhile, beef packers saw profits drop $54 per head to a loss of $18 per head. That …
Are Cattle Producers Rebuilding Their Herds Now? | Drovers
WEB2 days ago · Editor's Note: This article is part of the Drovers 2024 State of the Beef Industry report, which includes an exclusive survey of cattle producers and their thoughts on numerous topics of importance to the future of their operations.To download the full report, click here. America’s beef cattle inventory continues to …
Beef Quality: Where We’ve Been, and Where We’re Going
WEB3 days ago · 1. Commodity Choice has remained relatively steady at an annual average of 41% since 2011. However, the mix around that flat line has dramatically changed over time. 2. Select volume has steadily slid from 28% to 13% of the slaughter mix. 3. CAB + Prime volume has replaced the difference, increasing from 20% to 35%.
Markets - Drovers
WEBLatest News From Markets. Negotiated cash cattle increased an average of $1.18 per cwt. the week ending Sept. 14 and profit margins dropped by $13 per head to an industry average of $130.66 per head, according to Sterling Marketing. Farrow-to-finish hog producers found positive margins of $16 per head last …
State of the Beef Industry - Drovers
WEB4 days ago · At Drovers, we share your passion for agriculture and the beef industry. Our State of the Beef Industry report sought to gauge producer attitudes, commitment and management practices. The report is designed to provide a benchmark of information to help you make successful decisions.
Issue Archive - Drovers
WEBIssue Archive. Drovers provides solutions for the stakeholders within the beef production system so they can enhance animal production and management, operations and overall market performance while addressing social issues and consumer needs. As the nation's oldest livestock publication, Drovers provides useful business management and ...
Market Reports - Drovers
WEBCattle feeders were left on the sidelines as every other cattle/beef market segment saw a price rally. Futures markets set new highs, but cash cattle have not reached $112 for seven months. Grain commodity markets impact farmers, producers, and consumers alike. View the latest prices and market data on Drovers.