Nervous Cattle Markets Struggle with Market Fundamentals

Nervous Cattle Markets Struggle with Market Fundamentals

Derrell Peel, Oklahoma State University Extension Livestock Marketing Specialist Feeder cattle prices continue to push to unimaginable highs leaving producers and traders increasingly nervous.  Last week, in Oklahoma auctions, 500-pound, M/L #1 steers brought...
Foot Rot Prevention and Treatment for Cattle

Foot Rot Prevention and Treatment for Cattle

Brett Capra, University of Florida, Senior in Animal Sciences & UF/IFAS Extension Intern with Kalyn Waters Yep, it’s hot! And everyone is feeling it. From the sweat on our brows and cattle in the ponds, there is no question we are in the “heat” of the summer...
Factors Driving Strong Cull Cow Markets

Factors Driving Strong Cull Cow Markets

Kenny Burdine, Livestock Economist, University of Kentucky Cattle markets have been impressive across the board in 2025, and cull cow markets have been no exception. The monthly average price for 80-85% average dress boning cows in Kentucky set a record in June and...
Expected Beef Yield from Fed Cattle

Expected Beef Yield from Fed Cattle

Mark Z. Johnson, Oklahoma State University Extension Beef Cattle Breeding Specialist Cattle producers who finish their own calves or consumers who purchase a finished steer often face the question,  “How much beef they will take home after the harvest and...