Livestock Markets

Market analysts provide commentary on the future of commodity prices, including lean hogs and live cattle. This analysis looks at marketing fundamentals, USDA reports, and breaking news.

Cattle Fundamentals Turning Supportive

Quietly gaining traction in the background of the spring crop planting delay are live cattle futures. Now as we start third quarter with eyes on fourth quarter, the fundamentals appear to be shifting.

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Weekly Outlook: Has Cattle Herd Expansion Ground to a Halt?

What happened to the size of the herd in 2018? Did U.S. producers continue to increase their herds in 2018, or did expansion grind to a halt?

A close-up of a red cow and a black cow.

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Pork Industry: Some Recovery From Decade-Low Prices

To get back to profits, the industry must secure more markets for U.S. pork or further reduce the rate of expansion.

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Successful Farming TV Show

Don Landoll’s 1950 Ford 8N Tractor

By Successful Farming TV Show

Dave Mowitz visits with Don Landoll to see his beautifully restored Ford 8N.

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Wheat

Q&A: Catherine Feuillet, Geneticist and Molecular Biologist

By Women in Agriculture

Catherine Feuillet’s passion for pushing new frontiers, challenging herself, and building something that could benefit others has always propelled her forward.

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Tip of the Day

Tech Tip: Do the Research

Before you make a purchase, do some research on the piece of technology you want to buy. This helps ensure you're not overpaying but also... read more