USDA report shows fewer heifers on feed and slower beef cow slaughter, hinting at possible herd inventory shifts in 2026.

Linnell cites lower marketings, reduced Mexican feeder flows and drought plus heifer retention as drivers of a tighter market ...

USDA livestock reports can offer valuable insights into the hog industry. Lee Schulz, Ph.D., chief economist of Ever.Ag, says that reports such as the annual livestock slaughter report, set for ...

2026 could be another record breaking year for cattle prices. That’s according to the CattleFax’s 2026 Outlook released during CattleCon in Nashville, Tenn. CattleFax CEO Randy Blach says it is likely ...

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, ...

Despite political rhetoric surrounding cattle and beef prices, a panel of leading cattle market experts says the fundamentals remain firmly supportive of historically strong cattle prices for years to ...

Cattle futures contracts have jumped more than 25% over the past 12 months as ranchers face rising costs and cut the size of ...

Futures surged to new highs, cash trade slowed, and packers reduced kills as beef demand faces inflationary pressures.

Live cattle futures rallied on Wednesday, with contracts up $4.20 to $4.50 at the close. Open interest was up 829 contracts on Wednesday. Cash trade has yet to be reported so far this week. Wednesday ...