Market Summary

Slaughter cows and bulls sharply lower, down $15-20. This has nothing to do with supply of cows. Auction numbers are still very low and the fall run of cows has not begun. This is a direct result of the US government dropping tariffs on imported ground beef from Brazil in an attempt to lower beef prices at retail. So far this has not occurred. All fresh beef retail has dropped about 9 cents a pound while slaughter cows and bulls have dropped about 15%. Packers are simply sourcing the ground beef from Brazil so they do not have to pay as much for domestic slaughter cattle.  Ranchers have suffered big losses and consumers have not yet seen a price break. So I’m not sure what we’re doing here.  Calf prices were very good but about $250 a head less than the same time last year.  Lower futures, political interference, and higher feed prices have made buyers less optimistic. I think there’s a good possibility that the mood improves as the fall goes on and the political noise fades into the background. Cattle supply is basically unchanged from a year ago. All that’s changed is politics.  Hopefully that goes away. Bottom line is that the calf crop is worth $3200-$3400 per head right now and that’s still an excellent market.  Ian

Market News

September 17 is our Fall Forward Calf Sale plus live ring calves.

Nov 24 - Bred Cow & Heifer Sale Listing

Dec 1 - Bred Cow & Heifer Sale Listing

Dec 8 - Bred Cow & Heifer Sale Listing

Dec 15 - Bred Cow & Heifer Sale Listing

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GIVE THE OFFICE A CALL OR EMAIL US WITH THE VACCINATION PROGRAM ON YOUR CALVES.

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