FEED-LOT Magazine

12/23/2025

Cattle will consume hay until they are full whether or not the hay is high quality, so it is important to take a look at the manure. If a producer notices manure piles that are dry and piled high, that is an indication that the cattle may not be getting enough nutrients from the hay. More protein should be added to the diet to help with hay digestion.

K-State beef cattle experts share nutrition advice for herds grazing crop residues in the winter

12/23/2025

Markets were the story of 2025! We've got some fresh data and year-long reflection in this MERRY CHRISTMAS edition of FEED-LOT's eNews!
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Email from Feed-Lot Magazine Inc December 23, 2025 A weekly newsletter featuring industry news FEEDLOT & INDUSTRY NEWS Feedlot Production Dropping Fast The December Cattle on Feed report showed a feed

12/23/2025

The 2026 steer price forecast is projected at $235 per cwt, which is $11 higher than 2025 and $48 higher than 2024.

Source : USDA; ERS

12/22/2025

A cow typically drinks a gallon and a half of water per 100 pounds in the summer, but in the winter that will drop to a half gallon to three-quarters of a gallon per 100 pounds.

K-State beef cattle experts talk about the importance of water to herd health.

12/21/2025

12/21/2025

Total beef production under Federal inspection for the week ending Saturday, December 20, 2025 was estimated at 525.8 million pounds from an estimated 587,000 head. That is down 1.2% down from a week ago and down 1.9% from a year ago.
% of total cattle slaughtered by class; Steers – 50.0%, Heifers – 31.5%, Cows - 17.1% & Bulls 1.4%

Source : USDA; AMS

12/19/2025

The beef price President Trump is referring to when he is talking about reducing beef prices is the price of ground beef. Ground beef is the product that touches nearly every beef consumer in the country because it is a versatile product. His focus is on the general consumer and the most common beef item available.

There have been a number of questions concerning President Donald Trump’s comments on importing more Argentinian beef in an effort to reduce beef prices domestically. Specifically, he has stated increasing

12/19/2025

ain't that the truth.

Source : Unknown

12/19/2025

Cattle on feed are steers and heifers being fed a ration of grain, silage, hay and/or protein supplement for slaughter market that are expected to produce a carcass that will grade select or better. It excludes cattle being "backgrounded only" for later sale as feeders or later placement in another feedlot.


Source : USDA; NASS

12/18/2025

Simple measurements of forage-based weight gain, or well-designed development programs intended to challenge heifers to perform (with minimal or no concentrate feed), and become pregnant early in the breeding season may help identify heifers that are better suited for efficient, forage-based cow-calf production systems.

In recent years, substantial progress has been made in understanding biological and genetic sources of variation in feed efficiency of growing cattle consuming energy-dense, mixed diets during the post-weaning phase.

12/18/2025

Anyone calving today 😅💨💨

Source : A.W. Erwin

12/18/2025

Because you can't jingle & mingle on an empty stomach, try these Cranberry BBQ Crockpot Meatballs at your next holiday party! 🎄🎅

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