Tag: Cattle Feeding
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Cattle on Feed Report Raises Questions About Herd Rebuild Pace
Heifers make up 37% cattle on feed April’s USDA Cattle on Feed report is adding a new layer to the ongoing conversation about whether the U.S. cattle herd is beginning to rebuild, or if the industry is still holding steady under tight supply conditions. The report showed heifers accounting for roughly 37 percent of total…
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MU Extension to host calf backgrounding program in southwest Missouri
University of Missouri Extension will host a two-part calf backgrounding program later this month designed to help cattle producers evaluate feeding strategies and market opportunities for adding value to calves before sale. The program begins May 19 at the MU Southwest Research, Extension and Education Center near Mount Vernon and will include a follow-up session…
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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…