Global AgriTrends Weekly Insights
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04.30.26
New RECORD Highs for Cattle and Beef Markets
- More fireworks in the cattle markets this week as fed cattle prices push well into new record high territory. The weekly fed cattle price will average above $250/cwt this week for the first time ever. Some cattle trade was reported as high as $2...
Read More04.17.26
When to Market Calves?
In spite of heavy consumer inflation on food and fuel, cattle prices have once again returned to record highs, as I predicted they would last October. Fed cattle are up $34/cwt since the November lows. U.S. average 550# calf averaged $497/cwt last...
Read More03.20.26
Cattle and Beef Fundamentals Point to Higher Prices Ahead
While feeder and live cattle futures have not been unscathed from recent uncertainty in the Middle East, fundamentals remain solid. Feeder cattle futures (April) lost 8% after the conflict began but have recovered nearly half of that. Live cattle ...
Read More03.05.26
The U.S. Cattle and Beef “Bull Market” Shifts into High Gear
Those who listen to me often may think I sound like a broken record on this – the bull market rally in cattle and beef is NOT YET OVER. When the markets broke lower last October following Trump’s announcement of expanded Argentina beef quota, many...
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02.23.26
Cattle and Beef Market Thoughts
Summary: Cattle and beef markets continue to grind higher on tight supplies and stellar demand. Fed cattle posted new record highs last week at $247/cwt. The beef cutout and many cuts are running well above a year ago. Cattle producers are hol...
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