cattle on feed

As of January 1st, there were 86.2 million head of cattle and calves on farms nationwide, which continues a multi-year decrease.

The U.S. cattle inventory and feedlots continues to contract. Latest USDA numbers show the herd is 2% smaller than it was this time last year.

Based on USDA’s latest cattle on feed report, feedlot inventory continues to contract. There was over 11M head of cattle on feed as of September 1st.

The USDA will release its semiannual Cattle Report Friday afternoon, and this report is drawing a lot of interest for a variety of reasons.

Cattle inventories are shifting in surprising ways. Let’s break down what that means for local ranchers and farmers.

The latest USDA Cattle on Feed report shows more tightening of cattle and beef supplies nationwide.   “We have relatively smaller inventories in feedlots, relative to a year ago, with fewer placements and fewer marketings," said Livestock analyst Michael McConnell.  "That's ...

According to the USDA’s April Cattle on Feed report, the national cattle herd remains smaller year-over-year, despite efforts to increase inventory.  What do the marketing trends in the industry look like?   USDA livestock analyst Anthony Fischer says when it comes to the number of cattle on feed over 150 days, which he pointed out is typically an indicator of how fast cattle are being marketed, t

USDA’s April Cattle on Feed Report showed the herd size remains smaller year-over-year, but indicates efforts continue to build up inventory.   “The number of cattle on feed and feed lots on April 1st was 11.64 million ahead. This was about ...

The February Cattle on Feed Report shows another reduction in U.S. cattle and calves in feed lots.  USDA livestock analyst Mike McConnell said the overall inventory this month came in at 11.72 million, which is 1% lower than a year ago.  Despite...

All cattle and calves in the United States as of January 1st totaled 86.7 million head, 1% below the 87.2 million head reported on January 1st, 2024.  All cows and heifers that have calved at 37.2 million head were slightly below the 37.4 mi...