Restaurant Performance Index remained in Contraction Territory in September
Restaurant Performance Index
Restaurant Performance Index remained in Contraction Territory in September

September represented the third straight month in contraction territory and the lowest reading since March. 

Fri October 31 2025

Cattle & Corn Bullish/Bearish Sentiment for week ending 10/30/25
Bullish/Bearish Consensus
Cattle & Corn Bullish/Bearish Sentiment for week ending 10/30/25

The theory behind the "Bullish/Bearish Consensus" indicator is when the public reaches a consensus, they are usually wrong.

Fri October 31 2025

Lonesome Report: Why President Trump Attacked Cattle Ranchers
Lonesome Lands
Lonesome Report: Why President Trump Attacked Cattle Ranchers

A break down of President Trump's Truth Social post that was directly aimed at American Cattle Ranchers. Why was it sent and its massive, disastrous impact on the cattle market.

Thu October 30 2025

Weekly Drought Monitor for the Week ending 10/28/25
DROUGHT
Weekly Drought Monitor for the Week ending 10/28/25

Approximately 26% of the cattle inventory is within an area experiencing drought compared to 27% last week.

Thu October 30 2025

Global Beef Trade set for Steady Growth through 2030
Global Beef Trade
Global Beef Trade set for Steady Growth through 2030

Asian demand and South American exports drive expansion.

Wed October 29 2025

No Date has been set for Resuming Mexican Cattle Exports to the U.S
Mexican Cattle Imports
No Date has been set for Resuming Mexican Cattle Exports to the U.S

A definite timeline remains uncertain, and any resumption of trade would likely be gradual and subject to strict new protocols.

Wed October 29 2025

Analysts' Estimates for September Cattle on Feed Data
Cattle on Feed
Analysts' Estimates for September Cattle on Feed Data

Analysts' Estimates indicate Cattle on Feed, Placements & Marketings were all lower in September.

Tue October 28 2025

Feeder & Stocker Cattle Marketings for the week ending 10/25/25
Feeder & Stocker Cattle Marketings
Feeder & Stocker Cattle Marketings for the week ending 10/25/25

Last week's Marketings were 0.1% lower than the 3 Year Average.

Mon October 27 2025

Trade Truce with Brazil could Lead to the Restoration of Beef Imports
U.S. Beef Imports
Trade Truce with Brazil could Lead to the Restoration of Beef Imports

U.S. beef prices have been affected by the tariffs, and the possibility of a change in policy is causing market uncertainty for cattle futures.

Mon October 27 2025

The Source of High Cattle and Beef Prices
Beef & Cattle Prices
The Source of High Cattle and Beef Prices

High cattle prices for a period of time are necessary to allow cattle ranches to recover, rebuild, and prepare for the next cattle cycle.

Mon October 27 2025

Bill to Restore Country-of-Origin Labeling for Beef Reintroduced
MCOOL
Bill to Restore Country-of-Origin Labeling for Beef Reintroduced

Bill reaffirms that the WTO cannot limit America’s right to label U.S. beef and increases penalties for false “Product of USA” claims.

Mon October 27 2025

Cattle Market Overview for the Week Ending October 24th
Cattle/Beef Prices
Cattle Market Overview for the Week Ending October 24th

Fed cattle trade was lower, as were feeder cattle and stocker calves. Cattle futures were sharply lower with the dressed beef cutouts higher.

Sat October 25 2025

Mexican Ag Minister to travel to Washington to Discuss Opening Border
Mexican Cattle Imports
Mexican Ag Minister to travel to Washington to Discuss Opening Border

Mexican Agriculture Minister Julio Berdegue will meet with U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins to discuss plans for the border.

Fri October 24 2025

Cattle & Corn Bullish/Bearish Sentiment for week ending 10/23/25
Bullish/Bearish Consensus
Cattle & Corn Bullish/Bearish Sentiment for week ending 10/23/25

The theory behind the "Bullish/Bearish Consensus" indicator is when the public reaches a consensus, they are usually wrong.

Fri October 24 2025

Trump to Quadruple Argentine Beef Imports
Argentine Beef
Trump to Quadruple Argentine Beef Imports

Argentine imports tend to be lean beef that is mixed with domestic supplies to make hamburger meat, and increasing the quota would not likely bring down consumer prices much, U.S. analysts said.

Thu October 23 2025

Weekly Drought Monitor for the Week ending 10/21/25
DROUGHT
Weekly Drought Monitor for the Week ending 10/21/25

Approximately 27% of the cattle inventory is within an area experiencing drought, unchanged from last week.

Thu October 23 2025

Secretary Rollins Announces Plan for American Ranchers and Consumers
USDA
Secretary Rollins Announces Plan for American Ranchers and Consumers

USDA announces a suite of actions to strengthen the American beef industry, reinforcing and prioritizing the American rancher’s critical role in the national security of the United States.

Wed October 22 2025

Trump says U.S. Cattle Ranchers ‘don’t understand’ Tariffs
Beef Imports
Trump says U.S. Cattle Ranchers ‘don’t understand’ Tariffs

The admonition came after some ranchers have openly criticized Trump’s proposal to import beef from Argentina.

Wed October 22 2025

Cheap Imports Do Not Equal Cheap Beef
Beef Imports
Cheap Imports Do Not Equal Cheap Beef

We must explain and debunk the theory that increased imports equal cheap beef to the consumers.

Wed October 22 2025

US Plans to Open Land for Cattle Ranching as Beef Prices Soar
Beef Production
US Plans to Open Land for Cattle Ranching as Beef Prices Soar

The package aims to incentivize opening new lands, making it easier to become a rancher, and building more processing plants around the country.

Tue October 21 2025

Cattle Empire
Bradford Buildings
Bar 3 Ranch Grass Fed Beef Business For Sale
Go-Bob Pipe & Steel (1)
The Accredited Ranch & Land Brokers / World Class Ranches
RanchWork.com-Body
Cattle Value Calculator
Clifton Livestock Commission 1st Annual Front Pasture Replacement Sale (1)

RanchWork.com-Body
Cattle Value Calculator
The Accredited Ranch & Land Brokers / World Class Ranches

Upcoming Sales...

LBJ Cattle Marketing Cream of the Crop Fall Replacement Female Sale
Holdenville Livestock Market 2025 Fall Sale Schedule
Reverse Rocking R Ranch Annual Bull & Female Sale (2)
J Bar Angus 25th Annual Bull & Select Female Sale
TD Angus Commercial Bred Female Sale
Advertise an Upcoming Sale
Clifton Livestock Commission 1st Annual Front Pasture Replacement Sale