by Hannah Baker | Feb 6, 2026
The purpose of this report is to provide “across-the-board” information about the beef cattle industry as we head into 2026. Throughout the year, monthly reports will be published highlighting certain sections based on what is happening at that time of year. The...
by Hannah Baker | Jan 30, 2026
New Year, Same Signals: Heifer Retention Still Not in Full Swing, Yet The latest Cattle on Feed report summarized December placements, marketings, and total cattle on feed for the month of December. As of January 1, there were 11.45 million head of cattle on feed, a...
by Hannah Baker | Dec 19, 2025
There is a lot that goes into managing a cow herd. Selecting the right genetics, developing a nutrition program, maintaining the health of the herd, and keeping records are just a few of the many steps taken in working towards having a successful and profitable...
by Hannah Baker | Dec 19, 2025
Beef Production: Past, Present, Future Beef production, and the future of it, have been at the forefront of conversations lately in the cattle industry. The U.S. Cattle inventory is the lowest it has been in over 70 years, and the quantity of beef produced has...
by Hannah Baker | Nov 7, 2025
Remembering the Fundamentals Amidst Chaos The last few weeks of October brought no shortage of headlines for the cattle industry — from concerns over beef prices being “too high” and increasing imports from Argentina. The ongoing government shutdown disrupted market...
