Beef cattle market
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William Secor, Ph.D. -Cattle prices have reached record highs over the last several months and remain at historically high levels. Futures markets suggest that high prices will continue for the next several months. While actual prices months from now will be different from what is currently being traded in the futures market today, these prices…
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William Secor, Ph.D. -Calf prices in Georgia have taken a bit of a pause in their march upward over the last few weeks. Across the supply chain, prices have seen similar pauses as fed cattle and wholesale beef prices have leveled off or declined from highs hit earlier this summer. This short article provides an…
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(Tommie Sheperd – Agribusiness Economist) As 2021 heads into the home stretch it looks as if forecasts for improving cattle prices may finally materialize as several developing trends finally begin to come together. Higher slaughter rates, lower animal weights, and a smaller calf crop in 2022 all signal a tightening of supply. In this article,…
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