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Total red meat production under Federal inspection for the week ending Saturday, July 08, 2017 was estimated at 824 million lbs. according to the U.S.Department of Agriculture's Marketing Service.
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Most of the supply included good quality yearlings that were coming off grass.
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Net sales of 17,000 MT reported for 2017 were up 52 percent from the previous week and 36 percent from the prior 4-week average.
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Total beef production under Federal inspection for the week ending Saturday, July 8th, 2017 was estimated at 436.1 million lbs. according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Marketing Service.
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Correct pasture stocking rates and grazing plans are essential.
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Prolapses occur occasionally in beef cows. Most prolapses occur very near the time of calving. Two distinct kinds of prolapse exist.
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Projected 2017/18 U.S. wheat production is slightly increased by 3.8 million bushels to 1,824 million.
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Cattle and calves on feed for slaughter market in Texas feedlots with capacity of 1,000 head or more totaled 2.44 million head on March 1, 2017, down slightly from a year ago.
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The United States has exported 44K head of cattle so far in 2017, up 155.7% from 2016.
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The number of farms in the United States for 2016 is estimated at 2.06 million, down 8 thousand farms from 2015.
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Disappearance, as depicted in the figure below, is the quantity of red meat and poultry that is used in domestic markets.
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This month’s U.S. soybean supply and use projections for 2017/18 are little changed from last month. Higher beginning stocks reflect a lower crush projection for 2016/17.
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Projected U.S. wheat supplies for 2017/18 are higher this month on increased beginning stocks, production, and imports.
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Projected U.S. wheat supplies for 2017/18 are higher this month on increased beginning stocks, production, and imports.
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Global production is forecast to grow less than 2 percent in 2017 to nearly 62 million tons, primarily from gains in the United States, Brazil, and Argentina.
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Australia exported the most cattle in 2016 followed by Mexico and the European Union.
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Longevity can be defined many different ways by beef producers. However, I'll just use the definition how long a beef cow or bull stays in your herd.
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This U.S. Drought Monitor week saw scattered showers and thunderstorm activity across portions of the central and southern Plains, Gulf Coast, lower Midwest, northern half of New England and the Southeast.
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The Henry Hub spot price fell from $3.01 per million British thermal units (MMBtu) last Wednesday to $2.90/MMBtu yesterday.
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Corn sales of 140,300 MT for 2016/2017--a marketing-year low--were down 56 percent from the previous week and 69 percent from the prior 4-week average.
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The backyard barbecue is often considered a symbol of summer. It can represent a family tradition or a relaxing way to spend time with friends.
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Alaska has the most acres in the United States followed by Texas and California.
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Total pounds of beef in freezers were down 10 percent from the previous month and down 11 percent from last year.
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All cattle and calves in the United States, as of January 1, 2017, totaled 93.6 million head. This is 2 percent above the 91.9 million head on January 1, 2016.
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European Union (EU) wheat production for 2017/18 is forecast at 151.0 million metric tons (mmt), up 5.5 mmt or 4 percent from last year and 2.7 mmt or 2 percent above the 5-year average.
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Total beef supply (production + imports) in 2018 is projected at 30.652 billion pounds, up 884 million pounds from 2017.
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The United States has imported 672K head of cattle so far in 2017, down 4.5% from 2016.