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This report provides an overview of the cattle market as of October 2014, highlighting key trends and data. U.S. per capita meat consumption has reached its lowest level since 1991. The U.S. calf population is down 1.0%, with the smallest calf crop recorded since 1948. Year-to-date cattle and cow slaughter are down 6.4% and 14.1% respectively, alongside a 10.6% decrease in female slaughter. Weekly prices for steers show a positive outlook, with data indicating robust futures in the beef sector. Insights are based on USDA and other market sources.
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Cattle Outlook (title) Cattle Outlook Ron Plain October 14, 2014
2014 per capita meat consumption the lowest since 1991 Source: USDA/ERS
U.S. Calf, 1945-2014 2014: 33.6 million head, down 1.0% Smallest calf crop since 1948 Source: USDA/NASS
U.S. Beef Imports & Exports as % of U.S. Production, monthly Source: USDA/ERS
Year-to-date cattle slaughter is down 6.4% Livestock Marketing Information Center Data Source: USDA-AMS & USDA-NASS
Livestock Marketing Information Center Data Source: USDA-AMS & USDA-NASS
Year-to-date cow slaughter is down 14.1% Livestock Marketing Information Center Data Source: USDA-AMS & USDA-NASS
Year-to-date heifer slaughter is down 8.2% Livestock Marketing Information Center Data Source: USDA-AMS & USDA-NASS
Female Share of SlaughterU.S. Federally Inspected Cattle Slaughter Year-to-date female slaughter is down 10.6% Source: USDA/AMS
Cattle On Feed Sept 1 cattle on feed: down 0.8%
Livestock Marketing Information Center Data Source: USDA-AMS
Cost of Gain is roughly $70/cwt Source: LMIC
U.S. Commercial Beef Production Million Pounds ----- % Change ----- 2013-142014-15. - 4.9% - 5.8% . - 5.1% + 1.3% . - 6.4% - 0.9% . - 4.7% - 1.4% . - 5.3% - 2.3% *forecast
5 Area Slaughter Steer PricesChoice Steers Per Live Hundredweight *forecast
Nebraska Slaughter Steer Price, Monthly Average 2000-2014 Thru Feb 2016 all cattle futures contracts are above $156 per cwt
OKC 750-800# Feeder Steer Price, Monthly Average 2000-2014 Thru Sep 2015 all feeder cattle futures contracts are above $230 per cwt
Livestock Marketing Information Center Data Source: USDA-AMS & USDA-NASS, Compiled & Analysis by LMIC