Beef production, and the future of it, have been at the forefront of conversations lately in the cattle industry. Knowing that cattle inventories are at the lowest they have been in over 70 years, it is also known that the quantity of beef produced ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Farm Management, Livestock, UF/IFAS Extension
Due to the government shutdown, the October Cattle on Feed report was not released along with many other data reports used to make informed assumptions about what is going on in the industry. A breakdown of heifers and steers on feed is released ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Farm Management, Livestock, UF/IFAS Extension
The last few weeks of October brought no shortage of headlines for the cattle industry — from concerns over beef prices being “too high” and increasing imports from Argentina to the ongoing government shutdown disrupting market reports ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Farm Management, Livestock, UF/IFAS Extension
The South Florida Beef Forage Program (SFBFP) is a group of livestock Extension agents that facilitate numerous programs throughout the year for cattle producers. Many of these programs focus on teaching the practical and economic importance ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Farm Management, Livestock, UF/IFAS ExtensionPreparing for Fall, Dormant Forages, & Drought Fall is officially here! At the time of writing this in late September, temperatures are starting to cool off in the mornings and evenings as we head into the fall months. With this means that ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Farm Management, LivestockPrices have remained strong throughout 2025 so far, and it is looking to stay that way at the time of writing article. Prices for 525-pound steer calves across Florida averaged $3.70/lb in August, up roughly 50% from August last year. Heading ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Farm Management, LivestockOn July 25th, USDA released the July Cattle Inventory Report. This report provides insight into herd numbers and expansion efforts, specifically heifer retention. This report was not released last year, so estimates will be compared to the 2023 ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Farm Management, Livestock
Non-Fed Beef Production (Cull Cows & Bulls) In the first half of 2025, non-fed beef production has been a ‘hot’ topic as we watch for signs of reduced cow culling. Non-fed beef production is down over 13% so far in 2025 compared to ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Farm Management, LivestockLivestock Slaughter in the First Quarter Livestock slaughter in the first quarter of 2025 (January-March) totaled at 7.38 million head, down 4 percent from the first quarter of 2024. Cow slaughter, beef cow slaughter, and heifer slaughter in ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Farm Management, Livestock
Every month, USDA-NASS releases the Cattle on Feed Report indicating how many cattle are on feed, how many have been placed, and how many have been marketed. The April report showed that cattle and calves on feed in feedlots with a capacity ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Farm Management, Livestock