Nov 06
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has been “extraordinarily active” in 2025, making three significant changes to the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) that are poised to reshape the biomass-based diesel market. University of Illinois, Todd Gleason spoke to agricultural economists Dr. Todd Hubbs of Oklahoma State University and Dr. Scott Irwin of the University of …
Nov 06
Nutritional management of beef cows during the winter months has lasting impacts on reproductive performance of the cow, calf health, and overall herd productivity in spring-calving herds. Recent research evaluating minimal and flexible supplementation strategies using distillers grains–based protein supplements for May-calving cows grazing native range compared three programs: a low daily rate (0.5 lb/cow/day), …
Nov 06
RON’s Dave Lanning has a pre-opening look at today’s agricultural Markets. Click the audio tab below for today’s report.
Nov 05
According to Cassie Fish in her daily analysis, the Beef Read– just as we watched history in cattle prices soaring back in the late summer- the current plunge in cattle futures is historic as well: “CME cattle futures are in the midst of a serious and historic melt down. Since topping October 16, most active …
Nov 05
Choice boxed beef on Wednesday closed at $378.26/cwt, up $0.68 from Tuesday. Select was $360.25/cwt, down $1.00. The Choice/Select spread widened to $18.01. Load count totaled 117, down from 167 the previous day. Among primal cuts, the Rib was $624.51 (−4.85), Chuck $308.05 (+1.01), Round $327.09 (−1.75), Loin $483.98 (+3.90), Brisket $318.37 (+0.33), Plate $244.68 …
Nov 05
OP ED: Today, consumers cannot tell whether the beef they buy is from the United States or imported from one of roughly 20 countries. Global packers reap windfall profits by importing lower-cost foreign beef and cattle and selling it for the same price as if it were domestic, leaving consumers unaware of the origin. This …
Nov 05
Last week’s federally inspected cattle harvest was 14,000 head smaller than the prior week at 559,000 head. However, the last three weeks have averaged 11,000 head more than the prior four-week period. Prices ranged from $230/cwt. to $235/cwt. with the average steer price at $231.18/cwt. This week, early indications hold promise for a steady to slightly …
Nov 05
Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association (TSCRA), the largest and oldest livestock association in the Southwest, has announced an expansion of the TSCRA Gilly Riojas Memorial Internship Program, adding on-ranch and industry-partner placements to its established Fort Worth, Austin and Cattle Raisers Convention & Expo internships. The expansion comes as the association continues to invest …
