FEED-LOT Magazine

01/17/2025

One thought some should consider is that the cattle market is expected to stay high for three years. If a person can stand to stay in business for a couple of years then it may be a wise decision to capitalize on a couple or three of years of strong calf prices and slowly market a few cows without keeping any heifers as replacements.

This week a question was asked concerning liquidating the cow herd while the cattle market is strong. This is not the first time I have received this question as several

01/17/2025

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01/17/2025

In the first quarter of 2025, the production forecast is lowered to reflect a temporal shift in fed cattle slaughter from the first quarter to the second, with high fed cattle prices and tight cattle supplies dampening marketings early in the year.


Sources : Russell Knight & Hannah Taylor

01/16/2025

01/16/2025

Dystocia, as a result of too large a calf, twins or abnormal presentation of the fetus, calving difficulty is a cause. Retained placenta is most often associated with nutrition, in particular, low levels of Vitamin A or the mineral Selenium.

Retention of fetal membranes, or retained placenta, in cows usually is defined as failure to expel fetal membranes within 24 hours after parturition. Normally the expulsion occurs within eight hours

01/16/2025

Bring the BEEF with these Texas Toast French Dips. Classic, easy & delicious. Why wouldn't you add this to your weeknight menu?!

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01/15/2025

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Overall, 2025 has picked up where 2024 left off. Prices continue to move higher year-over-year. Demand appears to be steady to strong as reflected in last year’s projected large beef disappearance and higher beef prices. We've got a few analysts' thoughts on current markets in today's FEED-LOT eNews.

Email from Feed-Lot Magazine Inc January 15, 2025 A weekly newsletter featuring industry news FEEDLOT & INDUSTRY NEWS 2025 Picks Up Where 2024 Left Off Cattle markets are off to a hot start in 2025. A

01/15/2025

Under the ‘Bidenomics’ agenda, USDA pushed regulations like this one which would have undermined the free market, harmed hardworking cattle producers, and far exceeded the agency’s authority granted by Congress. NCBA is pleased that USDA recognized their failed approach and withdrew this rule.

The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) welcomed the withdrawal of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) proposed rule entitled “Fair and Competitive Livestock and Poultry Markets,” announced today by Agriculture

01/14/2025

Feeding processed hay and residue on the ground can result in losses of up to 40%, so feeding in a bunk is advisable. Open bottom round bale feeders can have up to 30% waste, sheeted bottom feeders can reduce this to 20%.

The Rancher’s Thursday Webinar on November 17th had Dr. Mary Drewnoski from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln present over feeding baled crop residues to beef cows as an alternative to feeding

01/14/2025

01/13/2025

Typically, most producers will notice a cow in labor, a water bag, “strings hanging,” or even an underdeveloped dead calf that is on the ground in a cow that isn’t supposed to be calving. Not to be confused with a stillborn, which is a calf that has died but is considered full term, where it would be considered viable if it were alive.

As if I have to say it, calving season is quickly approaching. Or if you’re like me, in denial that calving season is already here. Wherever you might be, hopefully,

01/12/2025

Total beef production under Federal inspection for the week ending Saturday, January 11, 2025 was estimated at 512.1 million lbs. from an estimated 589,000 head. That is up 16.6% from last week and up 12.5% from a year ago.

Source : USDA AMS

01/10/2025

National hay (alfalfa and other) prices have been on a downward trend since the start of the 2023/2024 crop year (May to April). During the current crop year, every month has been below the five-year average. LMIC is forecasting the 2024/2025 alfalfa hay price to range from $170-$180 per ton.

National hay (alfalfa and other) prices have been on a downward trend since the start of the 2023/2024 crop year (May to April). Over that period, the national alfalfa hay

01/10/2025

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01/10/2025

The ADG for steers in November 2024 closeouts was 3.62 while feed conversion was 6.28. ADG and feed conversion in beef cattle are considered moderately heritable traits, with heritability estimates typically ranging from 0.2 to 0.5.


Sources Justin Waggoner, Harvey C. Freetly, Larry A. Kuehn, Richard M, Thallman & Warren M, Snelling

01/09/2025

A third-trimester 1,300-pound cow requires 13 pounds of TDN at 32 degrees F. However, at 0 degrees F the same cow needs an additional 4 pounds, or roughly 17 pounds of TDN. For comparison, the temperature drop means the same cow now requires 8 more pounds of 50% TDN hay.

Help cattle weather the elements and combat cold stress when the temperature drops.

01/09/2025

Another easy-cheesy recipe to add to your weeknight menu!
Layer : sauce : repeat & you've got yourself a pasta-tively delicious meal! 🧑‍🍳🧀

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