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Market Advisor: U.S. Cattle Herd Continues to Decline   ( 2009-07-29 )

The prices for all market classes of cattle declined sharply in the second half of 2008, which also reduced profitability in the cattle sector.

Market Advisor: Will H1N1 Flu Affect Cattle and Beef Prices?   ( 2009-05-06 )

The answer is yes.

Market Advisor: U.S. Sheep and Lamb Inventories Decline   ( 2009-02-12 )

Current prices are being impacted by the economic meltdown and less demand for all meat, including lamb.

Market Advisor: Cattle Herd Continues to Shrink   ( 2009-02-05 )

Cow-calf producers continued a second year of beef cow liquidation that started in 2007.

Market Advisor: Economic Recovery Is Key To Cattle Prices   ( 2009-01-08 )

As the international economic situation worsened in the fourth quarter of 2008, cattle prices plummeted.

Market Advisor: Cattle, Corn and the Credit Crunch   ( 2008-11-26 )

Even though cattle prices have fallen, the profit potential for backgrounding or feeding calves to market weight, may be better now because it is the margin and not the price level that is important in determining profitability.

Market Advisor: COOL Recordkeeping Now Necessary Part of Livestock Marketing   ( 2008-09-11 )

The USDA has issued an Interim Final Rule for the implementation of Country of Origin Labeling and is taking comments until Sept. 30.

Market Advisor: Cattle Numbers Decline Slightly, Demand Key to Prices   ( 2008-08-07 )

The National Agricultural Statistics Service pegged the cattle herd at 104.3 million head on July 1, 2008, down 0.5 percent from last year.

Market Advisor: Tax Implications for Forced Sales of Livestock Due to Drought   ( 2008-05-01 )

Livestock producers who are forced to sell livestock due to drought conditions may receive special consideration for federal income tax reporting purposes.

Market Advisor: Fall Calf Marketing Process Should Start Now   ( 2008-04-24 )

The key to enhancing fall calf prices is to start the marketing process early.

Market Advisor: Dry Weather Stalls Cattle Herd Buildup   ( 2008-02-07 )

All cattle and calves in the U.S. on Jan. 1 totaled 96.7 million head, slightly below the 97 million on Jan. 1, 2007.

Market Advisor: Will 2007 Cattle Price Volatility Continue in 2008?   ( 2008-01-10 )

A major factor that will continue to affect calf and yearling prices is the price of corn.

Market Advisor: Fall Feeder Calf Marketing Update   ( 2007-10-25 )

Prices for calves in mid-October were very similar to last year’s prices and also comparable to prices received in 2004.

Market Advisor: Lamb Price Insurance Available on Sept. 17   ( 2007-09-13 )

A new price risk management tool for market-weight lambs will be available Sept. 17.

Market Advisor: Weather Continues to Restrict Cattle Cycle Expansion   ( 2007-08-23 )

The short supply of cattle will be supportive to prices in 2007 and 2008.

Market Advisor: What’s Ahead for 2007 Lamb Prices   ( 2007-03-08 )

Slaughter lamb prices in the northern Plains likely will be stronger in the second quarter.

Market Advisor: The Early 2007 Northern Plains Cattle Market   ( 2007-01-25 )

Weather already has affected the 2007 cattle market.

Fall Feeder Calf Marketing Update   ( 2005-10-20 )

The fall calf-marketing season usually gets into full swing in mid-October and weekly receipts in the Dakotas report bear that out.

New Livestock Round-Up Available   ( 2005-10-06 )

Some of you “old time” livestock market observers may remember receiving the brown and white monthly Western Livestock Round-Up newsletter in the mail during the ‘70s and ‘80s.