Beefenomics

With feeder cattle prices at historically high levels, many Georgia producers are asking the same question this summer: should calves be sold at weaning, or retained for another 30 to 90 days? There is no universal answer. The right decision depends on forage availability, expected cattle performance, production costs, labor, market outlook, and the production […]

Cattle markets in Georgia remain at historically high levels. Both underlying market fundamentals – supply and demand – are contributing to the record-high cattle prices. Policy uncertainty affecting the supply side appears to be contributing most significantly to price volatility in the short run. However, the underlying supply factors are unlikely to change in the […]

Managing a cattle operation through a drought like we are in now (see Figure 1) is always difficult. There are so many dials to be monitoring – brood cow body condition, pasture productivity, feed availability, calf health, and much more. Each of these areas may require different management choices in drought vs a “normal” year.

Dr. Will Secor Recent market swings have highlighted the importance of making an intentional risk management plan. Click below to see how a structured approach to risk management can strengthen long-term decision making for cow-calf producers.

Dr. Will Secor While slaughter steer prices have come down from recent highs in late summer, feeder cattle prices remain elevated. These strong feeder cattle prices, particularly at lighter weights defy seasonal trends that typically see lows placed in the fall. Click below to learn more about current cattle market conditions.

William Secor, Ph.D. While it sounds like a broken record to say it, this has been a record-breaking year so far for the cattle market. Cattle market fundamentals of tight supplies and strong demand support these strong markets. Click below to learn more about what is driving current cattle prices.