cattle farming

Christopher Joe runs birdwatching tours on his father’s Black Angus cattle farm in Alabama.

The closures may turn out to be a problem when the size of the herd bounces back.

The New World screwworm, a parasitic fly, has been eradicated from the U.S. for over 60 years. But in recent months, it has been detected as close as 70 miles from the U.S.-Mexico border.

This year’s show comes at a time with beef prices at record highs. That’s because, in large part, the U.S. cattle population is at a 75-year low.

Just two briskets come on each cow and while cattle herd sizes are small, demand for brisket is high.

Demand for beef is high at the same time that cattle inventory is low — and ranchers are cautious about investing in growing their herds at a time of economic uncertainty.

Pitmasters are contending with high prices – while cattle producers are performing above their peers in the agricultural sector.

One of the industries that President Trump claims tariffs will positively impact is cattle and beef. This Oklahoma cattle rancher says the market is currently the best he’s seen it, but doesn’t know how long it will last.

Livestock producers were hit so hard by winter weather that the federal government offered relief funding to producers in a few Western states. But some ranchers are still waiting for that option.

Farmers have had a hard year with the pandemic, trade war and natural disasters.