December 2016 Market Conditions
BEEF Impressive year over year gains in beef output are projected to persist this winter. Further, beef cow slaughter has been strong, trending at some of its highest levels since 2013. This could keep...
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BEEF The beef markets have generally firmed during the last few weeks as retailers continue to schedule feature activity. The four-week sum of forward beef sales for the next 1-3 months is 64% above...
View ArticleFebruary 2017 Market Conditions
BEEF The beef markets have been fairly flat as of late due to improved production and slower spot shipments. Still, beef packer margins have deteriorated with the rise in cattle prices which could...
View ArticleApril 2017 Market Conditions
BEEF Strong year over year gains in weekly beef output are anticipated this spring. This should limit the seasonal upside move in the steak middle meat markets during the next few months. The domestic...
View ArticleMay 2017 Market Conditions
BEEF Boneless beef stocks have declined in the last few months. This, along with low cattle weights, could be supportive of the beef trim and grind markets during the next few weeks. There is a high...
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