The Texas cattle feeding industry is navigating challenges ranging from Mexican cattle imports and New World screwworm concerns to labor disruptions and the need for long-term herd rebuilding. Laphe Laroe, outgoing chairman of the Texas Cattle Feeders Association (TCFA) and director of operations at Smith Cattle Company, discussed these issues with senior farm and ranch …
Tag: feedlot
Aug 24
Don Close Sees Smaller Placements in Cattle on Feed the Reality of Tight Supplies
In today’s Beef Buzz, senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays speaks with Don Close of Terrain, who says the latest USDA Cattle on Feed report contained some encouraging signs for the cattle market, particularly the lower-than-expected placement number. Placements Below Trade Expectations Close says he was pleased with the report because placements came in …

















