Livestock News

Is President Trump’s Threat Real?

August 31, 2026

Longer Days on Feed Is Impacting Quality

August 28, 2026

Trouble is Brewing in the Cattle Market

August 27, 2026

Cattle Contract Reacts to Border Reopening

August 26, 2026

July 1 Cattle on Feed Up 2% Over Last Year</span>

Mike Opperman 8/3/26 Mike Opperman 8/3/26

July 1 Cattle on Feed Up 2% Over Last Year

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Reinstating mCOOL Would Cost $1 Billion</span>

Mike Opperman 7/31/26 Mike Opperman 7/31/26

Reinstating mCOOL Would Cost $1 Billion

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Feedlot Margins Tighten, Packer Losses Persist</span>

Mike Opperman 7/31/26 Mike Opperman 7/31/26

Feedlot Margins Tighten, Packer Losses Persist

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Did the Cattle Complex Hit Bottom?</span>

Mike Opperman 7/29/26 Mike Opperman 7/29/26

Did the Cattle Complex Hit Bottom?

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Product of USA Labeling Gains Traction</span>

Mike Opperman 7/28/26 Mike Opperman 7/28/26

Product of USA Labeling Gains Traction

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Cattle Futures on a Record Slide</span>

Mike Opperman 7/27/26 Mike Opperman 7/27/26

Cattle Futures on a Record Slide

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How to Read the 2026 Cattle Market</span>

Mike Opperman 7/24/26 Mike Opperman 7/24/26

How to Read the 2026 Cattle Market

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Massive Heat Wave Blasts Already Dry Pastures</span>

Mike Opperman 7/23/26 Mike Opperman 7/23/26

Massive Heat Wave Blasts Already Dry Pastures

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Cattle Complex Is In The Dog Days of Summer</span>

Mike Opperman 7/20/26 Mike Opperman 7/20/26

Cattle Complex Is In The Dog Days of Summer

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Navigating the ROI of Emerging Ag Technology</span>

Mike Opperman 7/19/26 Mike Opperman 7/19/26

Navigating the ROI of Emerging Ag Technology

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The Rapidly Maturing Beef-On-Dairy Market</span>

Mike Opperman 7/16/26 Mike Opperman 7/16/26

The Rapidly Maturing Beef-On-Dairy Market

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Be Cautious With Cattle Markets</span>

Mike Opperman 7/15/26 Mike Opperman 7/15/26

Be Cautious With Cattle Markets

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Are USDA Export Numbers Accurate? </span>

Mike Opperman 7/14/26 Mike Opperman 7/14/26

Are USDA Export Numbers Accurate?

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Drop in Heifer Share Doesn’t Mean Expansion</span>

Mike Opperman 7/13/26 Mike Opperman 7/13/26

Drop in Heifer Share Doesn’t Mean Expansion

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Heat Wave Coming to Drought Areas</span>

Mike Opperman 7/9/26 Mike Opperman 7/9/26

Heat Wave Coming to Drought Areas

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Working Capital Is Your Best Investment</span>

Mike Opperman 7/8/26 Mike Opperman 7/8/26

Working Capital Is Your Best Investment

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Three Factors Will Impact Beef Complex</span>

Mike Opperman 7/6/26 Mike Opperman 7/6/26

Three Factors Will Impact Beef Complex

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