Apr 19
Oklahoma State University Extension Livestock Market Economist Dr. Derrell Peel talked Friday with Senior Farm and Ranch broadcaster Ron Hays about the USDA’s April cattle-on-feed report which shows a modest tightening in supply. “Placements in March were 92.7% of last year and marketings were 94.5%, which gives us an April 1 on‑feed inventory at 99.5% …
Feb 20
The February USDA Cattle on Feed Report confirms a continuation of tight cattle supplies across the United States, reflecting ongoing pressure on both feedlot inventories and beef production capacity. Oklahoma Farm Report’s Ron Hays sat down via telephone with Extension Livestock Market Economist Dr. Darrell Peel of Oklahoma State University, who says total cattle on …
Dec 20
In today’s Beef Buzz, Oklahoma Farm Report’s Ron Hays talked with Extension Livestock Market Economist Dr. Derrell Peel of Oklahoma State University on Friday afternoon- shortly after the release of the December Cattle on Feed Report. Dr. Peel sees this final 2025 USDA report on feedlot numbers as another indication of tightening U.S. cattle supplies. …
Dec 18
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% – …
Jun 18
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 …
