With the Trump administration moving forward on its promise of mass deportations, the livestock and agriculture industries are concerned about the disruption and financial impact the loss of workers would put on producers and consumers.

2 days ago · Cattle and beef markets rocketed out of the gate coming into 2025. With no post-holiday wavering, all cattle and beef markets moved higher in the first half of January – setting new record price levels to start the new year. This continues the trend of the last three years. Cattle prices began to ...

Jan 10, 2025 · Now in mid-January, the cattle markets are showing exceptional optimism. Packers were actively bidding to capture spot market needs.

Jan 21, 2025 · Total hay production in 2024 was up 3.3 percent year over year and combined with May 1 hay stocks up 46.6 percent over 2023 levels. Total hay supply by 7.9 percent compared to year earlier levels.

Jan 24, 2025 · Outgoing USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack sent a letter to Mexico’s Secretary of Agriculture acknowledging the progress made in reopening cattle trade between the two countries following the detection of New World Screwworm, but …

Jan 16, 2025 · Cash cattle averaged $204.12 per cwt., up from last week, while lean carcass hog prices came in at $81.79 per cwt.

Oct 28, 2024 · Cattle and hog feeders are benefitting from dramatically lower grain and feed costs this year while live animal sale prices are higher. Profit margins for both species have doubled in the past month.

While U.S. beef cow inventories stabilize in 2024, the industry could experience a longer transition period as unprecedented risk mutes profit signals that normally kick-start herd rebuilding efforts.

Dec 30, 2024 · Calf and feeder cattle prices have been much more active in the past three weeks with two market-moving events, including precipitation in the central states and the temporary closure of the southern border due to screwworms.

Jan 22, 2025 · Updates from nutrition, genetics and equipment companies serving the livestock industry.