Author: Jason
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MISSOURI WEEKLY MARKET UPDATE
Missouri Markets Push Higher as Cattle Lead the Charge Jason Mathis 3/23/2026 Missouri livestock markets came alive this past week, and if you spent any time around a sale barn, you could feel it. Buyers showed up ready to go to work, and they had to pay to get cattle bought. Feeder cattle led the…
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Wildfires Ravage Plains, Relief Efforts Mobilize for Producers
Wildfires across Nebraska and Oklahoma are continuing to impact rural communities, with multiple large fires burning across pastureland, timber and agricultural operations, prompting evacuations and widespread damage. In Nebraska, several major fires have combined to create one of the most significant wildfire events in state history. The Cottonwood Fire in central Nebraska has burned more…
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Cattle on Feed Report Signals Mixed Outlook for Supply and Prices
The latest Cattle on Feed report from the U.S. Department of Agriculture is offering mixed signals for the cattle market, as tighter overall inventories are being offset by larger placements and slower marketings. USDA reported 11.55 million head of cattle and calves on feed as of March 1, essentially steady with a year ago but…
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Ag Markets Open Mixed as Traders Watch Demand and Supply Signals 3/23/26
Agricultural markets opened mixed today, with grains and livestock trading in both directions as traders weigh supply pressures against demand signals. Corn futures are starting the session with slight strength, supported by steady domestic demand and short-covering. Soybeans are opening lower, continuing to feel pressure from large South American supplies and uncertain export demand. Wheat…
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Debate sparks over meatpacking breakup
The big 4 under scrutiny Jason Mathis A Senate proposal aimed at increasing competition in the United States meatpacking industry is drawing mixed reactions from cattle producers and agricultural groups as lawmakers focus on food prices and market concentration. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, a democrat from New York, has introduced the “Family Grocery and…
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Morning Markets 3/20/2026
Live cattle futures were sliding on Thursday with losses of $2.125 to $2.75. Cash trade has been quiet so far this week. The Thursday morning Fed Cattle Exchange online auction showed no sales on the 1,026 head offered, with bids of $232-235. Feeder cattle futures were under pressure, with contracts down $3.45 to $6.45 across…