COARSE GRAIN OUTLOOK (WASDE): Corn production for 2025/26 is forecast down 115 million bushels on lower planted and harvested area from the June 30 Acreage report. The yield is unchanged at 181.0 bushels per acre. Total use is cut 50 million bushels with a reduction for feed and residual use based on lower supplies
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As of Friday afternoon, negotiated cash trade has been moderate on good demand in Kansas, with live sales trending $4.00 to $5.00 higher than last week, ranging from $228.00 to $230.00. In Nebraska, trade has also been moderate on good demand, with live purchases jumping $8.00 to $10.00 higher at $240.00, while dressed sales remain steady at $380.00, matching Thursday’s levels. (#cattletrade)
US Cattle Report by National Beef Wire
LIVESTOCK COMMENTS: The finished cattle market spun on its heels and moved higher this week following a couple of weeks of softer prices. This was certainly an unexpected turn of events as prices seasonally soften this time of year...
US Cattle Report by National Beef Wire
August LC Finds Another Gear (THE BEEF)... After posting a one day key reversal yesterday, August LC came storming back today making an all-time high of $223.27 and trading the second highest of any live cattle futures contract in history. With two days of the Goldman roll left, August asserted itself today and yesterday’s August/October LC spread low appears to have been the bottom for the roll
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USDA reported 115,000 head of cattle slaughtered on Thursday, up from 112,000 the previous week but down from 122,678 a year ago. Week-to-date (WTD) slaughter stands at 464,000, compared to 472,000 last week and 479,228 during the same week in 2024. Year-to-date (YTD) cattle slaughter totals 15,515,803, down 6.4% from 16,576,572 at this point in 2024.
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NBW FEATURE: Record-Breaking Sale at Bassett Livestock Auction... On Wednesday, July 26th, Bassett Livestock Auction in Nebraska held a Special Fall Calves and Yearlings Auction that lived up to its reputation as a hub for top-quality cattle
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CLARA LIVE: Flint Hills Stockyards (Saint Marys, KS) had an outstanding Tuesday, setting new all-time highs for both 9- and 10-weight steers. Leading the charge were 60 head at 916 lbs selling for $318.85 and 110 head at 1,046 lbs bringing $291.25. The barn didn’t stop there — Tuesday’s run also accounted for five of the top 10 highest 9-weight prices ever recorded at Flint Hills, marking one of the most impressive heavyweight sales in its history.
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U.S. pasture conditions were rated 45% good to excellent as of this week, up 2 points from the previous week and slightly above 44% at the same time last year. Regional ratings included Missouri at 88%, Oklahoma at 70%, Colorado at 65%, Kansas at 63%, Texas at 60%, Nebraska at 30%, Wyoming at 27%, and Montana at 9%
US Cattle Report by National Beef Wire
CLARA LIVE: 🎉 Eight weights are on fire today at Joplin (Carthage, MO), with early Monday sales setting records. 125 head at 875 lbs sold for $321.50, marking a new all-time high at the barn. 30 head at 835 lbs brought $316.00, the 5th highest ever recorded, and 55 head at 883 lbs sold for $315.00, ranking as the 7th highest eight-weight sale in Joplin history.
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CLARA LIVE: Coffeyville Stockyards (North Town) in Coffeyville, KS, holds three of the top ten all-time 7-weight steer prices in Kansas, including the two highest ever recorded. On June 18, 2025, the barn sold 28 head at 703 lbs for $360.00/cwt and 23 head at 727 lbs for $358.00/cwt, setting new state records for the weight class
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