In my opinion, you would think there would be a chapter, if not a book, to write about this week’s price action. There is not though because I believe that all markets are currently hinged to the oil market.  The oil market is dominated by the current actions being taken by President Trump.  No amount…

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In my opinion, the shorter cattle supply continued to embolden cattle producers this week.  A common thread this week has been money. How much is needed, and how much more will be needed, continues to be discussed amongst producers and lenders.  The bloodletting of packers continues as well with boxes in no better shape.  There…

In my opinion, the inventory report showed us pretty much what was expected.  That being, liquidation has been halted with fledgling signs of expansion.  With this quarter anticipated to be the lowest production numbers for the year, it suggests cattlemen will continue to pay top dollar today, and market into discounts in the future.  Getting…

In my opinion, not a great deal changed over the past week.  I think the Mexican border is no longer an issue.  Whether the cattle are north or south of the border, the same number continues to exist. I think enough time has elapsed that encouraged an increase in production and processing that suggests if…

In my opinion, the Mexican border issue with the New World Screw Fly is a moot point.  Friday’s price action is believed directly associated to comments made that morning about the fly and its proximity to the US border.  With over 15 months of the border having been closed, the Mexican cattle producer is believed…

With the WASDE report released on Monday and the subsequent decline in commodity prices—driven by tariffs and reduced trade partnerships—Congress has moved swiftly to develop a response for American farmers. The encouraging news is that leaders on both sides of the aisle acknowledge the scope and urgency of the need. House Agriculture Committee Chairman G.T….

In my opinion, cattlemen busted through the chute, knocked down the gate and ran rampage over one another to see who could bid the highest to own inventory.  Cattlemen acquired cattle this week within dollars of previous historical highs in the heavier weight categories and new historical highs in the lighter. All at a time…

USDA Announces Commodity Payment Rates for Farmer Bridge Assistance Program Eligible producers to receive pre-filled program applications and payments in February (Washington, D.C., December 31, 2025)– Today, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins announced the next phase in the Farmer Bridge Assistance Program (FBA), the eligible commodity per-acre payment rates. As announced earlier this month…

In my opinion, cattlemen pulled out all the stops the past two weeks in the attempt to gain market share before years end.  With fewer animals available, and even fewer available to the open market, due to vertical integration having stepped up considerably in ’25, the spreads being created between what cattle are bringing today…