herd contraction

Dairy Herd Expected To Contract, Pushing Prices Higher
Dairy Herd Expected To Contract, Pushing Prices Higher
Dairy Herd Expected To Contract, Pushing Prices Higher
Fewer cows, higher feed costs, tighter supplies.  That’s the summary of USDA's outlook for the dairy sector in 2023.   “Well, we're expecting to see is a slight decline in the average dairy herd somewhere down to about 9.83 million head in 2023.” ...
Beef Herd Continues To Contract
Beef Herd Continues To Contract
Beef Herd Continues To Contract
The latest USDA numbers show the size of the U.S. beef cattle herd continues to shrink.  Last week’s Cattle On Feed report shows placements into feedlots during January were down 4%, feed lot inventories on February 1st came in at 11.7 million, resu...
Contraction Expected To Continue Into 2023
Contraction Expected To Continue Into 2023
Contraction Expected To Continue Into 2023
After at least five years of annual growth, the year ahead looks like one of contraction for the U.S. meat industry.  But USDA chief economist Seth Meyer was quick to point out the contraction is only occurring in one sector.   “Pork, boilers, turkey all up year over year in 2023.  But, beef producti...
Bass: NW Beef Sector Very Strong
Bass: NW Beef Sector Very Strong
Bass: NW Beef Sector Very Strong
Between drought and input costs, the beef industry nationwide is facing a variety of challenges.  The University of Idaho’s Phil Bass noted following the slowdowns from the pandemic, larger packing facilities are running at or near capacity which is good news moving product out to customers.  But when it c...
Herd Contraction Could Lead To Higher Prices In 2023
Herd Contraction Could Lead To Higher Prices In 2023
Herd Contraction Could Lead To Higher Prices In 2023
Consumers will likely have few meat selections at their local grocery in 2023, and U.S. production is forecast lower next year.   “The main reduction year-over-year in terms of meat supplies is coming from is coming from beef," according to USDA Outlook chairman Mark Jekanowski.  He added it’s...
Cattle Expert: Now Is The Time To Plan For Post Drought Operation
Cattle Expert: Now Is The Time To Plan For Post Drought Operation
Cattle Expert: Now Is The Time To Plan For Post Drought Operation
As many cattle producers are struggling with drought, its important to also use the situation to help plan for the future.  Rangeland and Ecology specialist, Dr. Laura Goodman, said there are several key things producers need to consider when it comes to developing a plan to address drought now.  ...
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
Shagam Breaks Down Lower U.S. Cattle Numbers
Shagam Breaks Down Lower U.S. Cattle Numbers
Shagam Breaks Down Lower U.S. Cattle Numbers
In the 33 lines of summary in the USDA's early look at cattle numbers, the words "Down," or "Below" were used 17 times. The national numbers turned out lower than most industry annalists expected. Top of the summary, the inventory of all cattle and calf's in the U ...