December 28, 2023
By John Perkins
Direct cash cattle markets are quiet. Packer inquiry is improving and it looks like widespread direct trade will wait for later today or maybe even Friday. Asking prices are $175+ on the live basis and $275+ dressed, with bids of $270 dressed in Nebraska. This week’s show list looks mixed, nearly unchanged in Kansas, at […]
December 27, 2023
By John Perkins
Direct cash cattle markets are essentially at a standstill. There are a few bids at $270 on the dressed basis in Nebraska, but otherwise, the major feeding areas remain quiet, with no reported asking prices. Packer inquiry should continue to improve with widespread business not expected until Thursday. This week’s show list is mixed, somewhat […]
December 22, 2023
By Nicole Heslip
Ag groups are relieved that U.S. Customs and Border Protection has announced it will reopen international rail crossings in Eagle Pass and El Paso, Texas. CPB says rail operations will resume immediately. National Corn Growers President Harold Wolle says their organization is very appreciative that the government was responsive to calls to have the border […]
December 8, 2023
By Brent Barnett
Direct cash cattle trade has been sluggish on Friday. Asking prices for cattle left on showlists are around $172 in the South and $272 in the North. It appears the bulk of business is essentially done for the week, but a little cleanup here and there is not out of the question. Most of this […]
December 7, 2023
By Brent Barnett
Cash cattle country has been off to a slow start Thursday following some light business that took place on Wednesday. Live trade in the South was at $171, $3 lower than last week’s weighted averages. Northern dressed deals were reported at mostly $271, $4 lower than the previous week. Wednesday’s mandatory totals are relatively light, […]
December 5, 2023
By Brent Barnett
All is quiet in cash cattle country on Tuesday with bids and asking prices yet to be established. Significant trade volume will likely be delayed until Wednesday or later. This comes after business took place each day last week Monday-Friday in some form or fashion. Boxed beef was lower at midday. Choice was down $.91 […]
December 4, 2023
By Brent Barnett
Cash cattle country is off to a quiet start Monday after an active trade all of last week. Business started up on Monday last week and continued every day right through to Friday, albeit a very light trade each day. South live deals had a full range of $171 to $175, $2 to $3 lower […]
November 15, 2023
By John Perkins
Direct cash cattle markets remain at a standstill. Asking prices are $182 to $183 on the live basis and $285+ dressed, with bids at $177 live and $282 dressed. Some very light business was reported at $178 live in Iowa Tuesday, but not nearly enough to establish a trend. The show list is mixed, lower […]
