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Feeder cattle futures and cattle value

Feeder cattle futures and cattle value

Understanding how cattle value correlates to futures market prices is important for risk management, price forecasting.

Farm Progress America, Nov. 8, 2024

Farm Progress America, Nov. 8, 2024

Mike Pearson takes a look at how Pure Prairie Poultry was able to obtain almost $50 million in USDA loans and then default on them.

Several House Ag members still battling for reelection

Several House Ag members still battling for reelection

Legislative Watch: 10% of House seats decided by single digits; Voters reject bans on slaughterhouses, fur and CAFOs; Congress returning next week for lame duck session.

Cattle marketing: It’s about making the right decisions

Cattle marketing: It’s about making the right decisions

To be successful at anything, we must chase new ideas and make them our new paradigm to perform at a higher level.

Producers encouraged to attend Northern Plains Forage Association annual meeting

Producers encouraged to attend Northern Plains Forage Association annual meeting

Meeting will feature forage-related education and research.

Irritants could disrupt U.S., Mexico trade relationship

Irritants could disrupt U.S., Mexico trade relationship

Latin American red meat boom is real and the U.S. industry must keep a close eye on its competition.

UNL commits $5 million to better measure environmental impact of cattle

UNL commits $5 million to better measure environmental impact of cattle

Project will establish scientific processes, develop technology to accurately measure greenhouse gas emissions from grazing cattle.

Genetic Symposium focusing on female reproductive success

Genetic Symposium focusing on female reproductive success

Iowa Beef Center's second annual event will cover topics ranging from maternal indexes to breeding protocols.

Farm Progress America, Nov. 7, 2024

Farm Progress America, Nov. 7, 2024

Mike Pearson previews what the WASDE report could have in it and how it could impact markets.

Farmer sentiment in October rebounds ahead of the U.S. election

Farmer sentiment in October rebounds ahead of the U.S. election

Boost in sentiment primarily driven by a rise in producers’ confidence in the future.