For the USDA Cattle on Feed report scheduled for release on December 19, 2025, analysts anticipate a continued tightening of supplies across several key metrics compared to the previous year. The following are the average pre-report guesses from industry analysts: Metric Average Analyst Guess (Year-over-Year) On Feed (Dec 1) 98.0% – 98.3% Placements (Nov) 91.8% – …
Tag: cattle on feed
Jun 18
Cattle On Feed Preview
USDA’s next cattle on feed report is to be released on Friday, June 21st. This one is coming out against a backdrop of rising fed cattle prices, higher Choice beef cutout values, and beef production that is slightly larger than last year. It’s going to be an interesting report because it should continue to show declining numbers …












