Global AgriTrends Weekly Insights
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06.25.26
Markets Shrug off New World Screwworm Concerns, Calves and Feeders to New HIGHS
While Screwworm cases rise (and that will continue), markets have accepted the message that this will not alter U.S. supply or demand for beef. Summer video auctions are beginning and prices are pushing into new record highs, just as we have sugge...
Read More06.08.26
New World Screwworm Confirmed in Texas, background, thoughts and expectations
USDA confirmed a positive case of New World Screwworm in Texas June 3rd. This is reportable disease under global rules and was completely expected. However, unlike many other reportable diseases, this one is unlikely to affect markets in a signifi...
Read More05.22.26
Broken Records (and RAIN in the forecast)
Not only does my beef market commentary sound like a “broken record” suggesting higher prices still ahead, but all classes of cattle continue to also “break records”. If you are not familiar with the term of sounding like a “broken record” ask so...
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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...
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