Livestock News

Feedlot Patience Fuels Market Rally

October 14, 2026

New USDA Initiatives Target Grazing Expansion

October 13, 2026

A Bumpy Q4 Ahead For Cattle Markets

October 12, 2026

Risk Management Tips for Fall Calf Purchases

October 9, 2026

Feeder Margins Plunge to Multi-Year Lows

Mike Opperman 10/14/26 Mike Opperman 10/14/26

Feeder Margins Plunge to Multi-Year Lows

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ICE Action Costs Kansas Beef Industry Millions

Mike Opperman 10/13/26 Mike Opperman 10/13/26

ICE Action Costs Kansas Beef Industry Millions

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Expect a Good Return for Fall Marketed Calves

Mike Opperman 10/12/26 Mike Opperman 10/12/26

Expect a Good Return for Fall Marketed Calves

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Japanese Consumers Matter to U.S. Ranchers

Mike Opperman 10/11/26 Mike Opperman 10/11/26

Japanese Consumers Matter to U.S. Ranchers

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Ranchers Renew Call to Limit Beef Imports

Mike Opperman 10/8/26 Mike Opperman 10/8/26

Ranchers Renew Call to Limit Beef Imports

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How To Respond To Sliding Cull Cow Prices

Mike Opperman 10/7/26 Mike Opperman 10/7/26

How To Respond To Sliding Cull Cow Prices

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Seven Drivers That Will Shape Cow Profits

Mike Opperman 10/6/26 Mike Opperman 10/6/26

Seven Drivers That Will Shape Cow Profits

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Beef Cow Herd May Be At Cyclical Low

Mike Opperman 10/5/26 Mike Opperman 10/5/26

Beef Cow Herd May Be At Cyclical Low

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A Hyper-Targeted Approach to Herd Rebuild

Mike Opperman 9/25/26 Mike Opperman 9/25/26

A Hyper-Targeted Approach to Herd Rebuild

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How Cattlemen Are Dealing with Plant Closure

Mike Opperman 9/23/26 Mike Opperman 9/23/26

How Cattlemen Are Dealing with Plant Closure

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A New Safety Net for Replacement Heifers

Mike Opperman 9/23/26 Mike Opperman 9/23/26

A New Safety Net for Replacement Heifers

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Strong Markets Aren’t Enough for Solid Business

Mike Opperman 9/22/26 Mike Opperman 9/22/26

Strong Markets Aren’t Enough for Solid Business

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What It Will Take For The Cattle Rally to Continue

Mike Opperman 9/20/26 Mike Opperman 9/20/26

What It Will Take For The Cattle Rally to Continue

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Feedlot Margins Sink Further Into The Red

Mike Opperman 9/18/26 Mike Opperman 9/18/26

Feedlot Margins Sink Further Into The Red

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Cattle Rally Struggles Against Fundamentals

Mike Opperman 9/17/26 Mike Opperman 9/17/26

Cattle Rally Struggles Against Fundamentals

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How Executive Orders Affected Cattle Markets

Mike Opperman 9/15/26 Mike Opperman 9/15/26

How Executive Orders Affected Cattle Markets

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Beef Export Values Remain Strong

Mike Opperman 9/14/26 Mike Opperman 9/14/26

Beef Export Values Remain Strong

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Chat BDC : Making Sense of Beef Markets

Mike Opperman 9/13/26 Mike Opperman 9/13/26

Chat BDC : Making Sense of Beef Markets

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Ground Beef Is Still a Bargain For Consumers

Mike Opperman 9/11/26 Mike Opperman 9/11/26

Ground Beef Is Still a Bargain For Consumers

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Analysts Urge Caution on New Ranchers Initiative

Mike Opperman 9/10/26 Mike Opperman 9/10/26

Analysts Urge Caution on New Ranchers Initiative

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