Cattle Complex Weaker Yesterday Ahead of Tomorrow Afternoon's Cattle on Feed Report

Cattle complex weaker yesterday ahead of tomorrow afternoon's Cattle on Feed report

The Hightower Report said, “The cattle complex was slightly weaker yesterday ahead of tomorrow afternoon’s Cattle on Feed report. Pre-report Dow Jones estimates are 98.2% on feed, 90.9% placed, and 88.5% marketed. The placement number would be the lowest in…

Lower Placements and Marketings Predicted for Final Cattle on Feed Report of the Year - Oklahoma Farm Report

For the USDA Cattle on Feed report scheduled for release on December 19, 2025, analysts anticipate a continued tightening of supplies across several key metrics compared to the previous year.  The following are the average pre-report guesses from industry analysts: On Feed (Dec 1 Inventory): Expected to be down approximately 1.7% to 2% from last year. Estimates range from 98% to 98.4% of year-ago levels, totaling roughly 11.78 million head. Pla…

Pre-report estimates show cattle on feed down nearly 2% year-over-year

The USDA pulled back on its cattle slaughter projections in its latest Supply and Demand report.  Charley Martinez is an ag economist at the University of Tennessee says that could be reflected in Friday’s Cattle on Feed report from the USDA.  “I want to see the change of cattle on feed between October and November, […] The post Pre-report estimates show cattle on feed down nearly 2% year-over-year appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.