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USDA: Milk Production Up Prices Down Again
USDA: Milk Production Up Prices Down Again
USDA: Milk Production Up Prices Down Again
It's becoming an unpleasant theme for the year, U.S. dairy operators could see a further squeeze on their margins as 2023 continues.  USDA Outlook Board Chairman Mark Jekanowski says once again, they’ve increased production projections while trimming milk prices.   So, wh...
USDA: Beef Production Expected To Increase
USDA: Beef Production Expected To Increase
USDA: Beef Production Expected To Increase
U.S. beef production, both this year and next, are expected to increase.   “Our beef production forecast we raised by 130 million pounds to just over 28 billion pounds for 2022, reflecting a bit of an uptick in slaughter pace and higher carcass weights," said World Agricultural Outlook Board Chair Mark Jekanowski.  "And for 2023...
Are Operators Getting Out Of The Cow Calf Business?
Are Operators Getting Out Of The Cow Calf Business?
Are Operators Getting Out Of The Cow Calf Business?
The drought and high feed costs have forced some cattle producers to reduce herd size, and some producers across the nation have hinted at quitting the business altogether.   "It doesn’t surprise me that there are people thinking about getting out of the business," said Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack.  "The reality ...
Shrinking U.S. Cattle Herd Likely Means Higher Beef Prices
Shrinking U.S. Cattle Herd Likely Means Higher Beef Prices
Shrinking U.S. Cattle Herd Likely Means Higher Beef Prices
American shoppers struggling with inflation are looking at higher beef prices continuing in their local meat cases.  Because of high feed prices and severe drought, ranchers were forced to reduce their cattle herds.  Grain prices have dropped to their lowest levels since Russia invaded Ukraine, but Reuters says that might not mean lower food prices right away at the grocery store.  Corn fu... Read
Large Dairy Operations Grow Faster Than Small Operations
Large Dairy Operations Grow Faster Than Small Operations
Large Dairy Operations Grow Faster Than Small Operations
New data from USDA’s Economic Research Service shows the U.S. dairy sector has experienced a gradual shift in milk production toward larger dairy operations. The research indicates that the shift in production from small dairy herd-size farms to large dairy herd-size farms mirrors total factor productivity growth across the dairy sector. Tot ...
Shagam Looks At Impact Of Contracting Cattle Herd
Shagam Looks At Impact Of Contracting Cattle Herd
Shagam Looks At Impact Of Contracting Cattle Herd
The cattle herd nationwide, continues to contract, and USDA livestock analyst Shayle Shagam expects that trend to continue throughout the year. "We are looking at expectations of a continued decline of probably 1-2% in the cattle inventory during 2022 ...
Beef Prices Expected To Remain High While Inventory Shrinks
Beef Prices Expected To Remain High While Inventory Shrinks
Beef Prices Expected To Remain High While Inventory Shrinks
When looking at the beef cattle business, USDA Outlook Chairman Mark Jekanowski expects a tightening of the U.S. cattle supply for the rest of this year. He noted the industry is in the midst of a decline in cattle numbers that will lead to beef production dropping by well over a half billion pounds compared to 2021's numbers ...
PNW Cattle Inventory Holds, While U.S. Numbers Drop
PNW Cattle Inventory Holds, While U.S. Numbers Drop
PNW Cattle Inventory Holds, While U.S. Numbers Drop
According to the USDA, cattle numbers nationwide declined 2% during the most recent inventory count, while cattle numbers across the Pacific Northwest held steady. As of January 1st, the herd size in Idaho was estimated at 2.55 million, up 2% year over year ...

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