FEED-LOT Magazine

10/30/2025

What makes this month’s report so special, and what a government shutdown significantly complicates, is the release of quarterly estimates on the breakout of steers versus heifers in feedlots. This is not a value forecasted and published among pre-report estimates. The last time this value was published was in the July report, which at the time had the contribution of steers-to-heifers at about 1.6 steers to every heifer on feed.

Today, we were supposed to receive the October 1 numbers for Cattle on Feed from USDA-NASS. However, as the government shutdown persists, the report is unlikely to be released, at

10/30/2025

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10/29/2025

There is no way (or any policy!) to change the fact that beef supplies will be tight – and get even tighter – over the next two to four years before beef production can be increased. High cattle prices for a period of time are necessary to allow cattle ranches to recover, rebuild, and prepare for the next cattle cycle.

High cattle and beef prices are suddenly receiving intense scrutiny from politicians, consumers and the media. While it seems to many that the situation has only recently happened, it has,

10/29/2025

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This weeks FEED-LOT eNews gives insight into high cattle and beef prices, the latest on the New World Screwworm and much more!

Email from Feed-Lot Magazine Inc October 29, 2025 A weekly newsletter featuring industry news FEEDLOT & INDUSTRY NEWS The Source of High Cattle and Beef Prices High cattle and beef prices are suddenly

10/28/2025

Most commonly, aflatoxins negatively affect feed efficiency, reproduction, and suppress the immune system of livestock. Mycotoxins are common in the dust that comes off of grains, so dust capture systems can help reduce levels. Heating grain to around 150 degrees Fahrenheit can also reduce the levels of most mycotoxins.

Molds produce mycotoxins and these toxins can pose a hazard to animals and to people. Environmental stress caused by the weather (drought, hail, etc) or damaged crops increases the potential

10/28/2025

Did you know about 50% of total beef consumption in the United States is ground beef? Around 25% is eaten as steaks, 11% as roasts, 10% as processed or prepared meats (like jerky, hot dogs, and lunch meat) and 2% is just brisket.
The remaining ~1% is considered "other" or less common cuts.

Source : Five Rivers Cattle Feeding

10/27/2025

It is important to remember that changing forage sources is never advisable without a proper transition. An abrupt change can be detrimental for the stability of the rumen environment. Each forage change should be blended into the ration to allow the rumen the time to adapt to the nutritional profile of the new feed source.

As the familiar sights of choppers in the fields and trucks hauling silage down the roads return, some farms face a recurring challenge. This challenge revolves around managing the continual

10/26/2025

Total beef production report unavailable : **Due to the government shutdown, information is not complete due to USDA-NASS data being currently unavailable. This government website will be updated periodically during the funding lapse for mission critical functions.**

10/24/2025

Ionophores improve stocker gain by 10% without affecting feedlot performance. Implants improve gain 10–20% in the stocker phase with little impact on finishing performance and efficiency, though some studies suggest reduced marbling with aggressive implant programs.

The stocker phase sits at the crossroads of beef production—linking the cow-calf sector to the feedlot—and management decisions made during this stage echo all the way to harvest. A recent

10/24/2025

Doesn't hurt to thin the herd sometimes.

Source : Coastal Cowboy Ranch & Rodeo

10/24/2025

The average reported projected cost of gain for cattle placed on feed in September was $101.67/cwt for steers (down $3 from August) and $106.00/cwt. for heifers (down $2 from August).


Source : Justin Waggoner, Ph.D., Beef Systems Specialist

10/23/2025

Milo contains less energy than corn grain does, although the protein content between the two grains is similar (or greater) for milo. Because of the differences in energy, we value milo at approximately 90% the value of corn. In other words, if corn is worth $4 per bushel, milo is a “buy” anytime that grain is priced at $3.60 or less.

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