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Calf price seasonality and prospects for 2018 

Many producers now have calves on the ground, so it’s a good time for the Livestock Marketing Information Center (LMIC) to discuss prices and to update marketing plans for the new-crop. Calf prices are expected to behave certain ways within a calendar year because of the seasonal production cycle. The majority of the U.S. is weaning its calves in the fall, and many of those animals head straight to market forming the 500-to 600-pound calf market and setting prices for yearly lows in the fourth quarter. Analysis of this seasonal pattern places the highest prices in March and April. LMIC has data for the Western Kansas Auction dating back to 1973, allowing for a full 40 years’ worth of observation of this weight class of cattle. However, it’s important to keep in mind, genetics and focused management have allowed for calves to be weaned at heavier weights. Weaning a 550-pound calf was not always the norm. –Livestock Marketing Information Center Read more…

Written by:
kristin
Published on:
April 30, 2018

Categories: General, The Cattleman Now

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