U.S. cattle placements climbed 5% in October

The USDA says 2.286 million head of cattle were placed into U.S. feedlots in October 2024. That’s an increase of 5% from October 2023, implying larger market ready cattle supplies starting this spring. October marketings were 1.845 million head, also up 5% on the year, while the total number of cattle on feed on November…… Continue Reading

Maximizing ROI in beef

The director of beef cattle technical services at Purina Animal Nutrition says using value-added nutrition programs can maximize a producer’s return on investment. Ted Perry says demand for beef continues to be strong.  “Through genetic selection and just the management, we’ve really created that huge demand for high quality beef,” he says. “We’ve got to…… Continue Reading

No willingness to pass a farm bill?

A district director for Minnesota Farm Bureau suggests Congress has enough time but maybe not the willingness to pass a farm bill this year. Fran Miron farms near Hugo and says producers need the certainty of a new farm bill… “There’s certainly enough time,” he says. “I think the issue is the willingness. We’re seeing…… Continue Reading

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