Cattle slaughter has declined significantly in 2026, driven by several converging factors: reduced feeder imports from Mexico due to New World Screwworm concerns, low cattle inventory across the US, ...
The long-feared rightsizing of shackle spaces to more closely match the number of cattle has begun. “The market’s reaction to the November announcement was a good reminder that market volatility still ...
The cattle industry continues to watch for signs of herd rebuilding from historically low numbers. Oklahoma State University Extension Livestock Marketing Specialist Derrell Peel, writing in OSU’s Cow ...