economics

BeefCast 0265 Show Notes:

• Gary Crawford, USDA, highlights the forecasts for this year's corn and soybean yields.
• Jim Mintert, Livestock Economist at Kansas State University, offers his insights in to what is currently driving fed and feeder prices.

BeefCast 0228 Show Notes:

• Is anyone making a profit in the beef business today? No matter what segment you are in, these have been tough times with higher input costs. Is relief in sight? Rod Jones, Research and Extension Agriculture Economist, predicts what the next few months may hold.

BeefCast 0222 Show Notes:

• Rain continues to delay planting in much of the Midwest. How will the volatility in the grain markets effect the cattle market trends? Jim Mintert, KSU Livestock Economist, offers his insights
  

BeefCast 0213 Show Notes:

• Continuing Friday's perpective of a global view of US beef production, today from a world economy standpoint.
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BeefCast 0212 Show Notes:

• What do global beef consumers think of US beef? Some recent studies by several universities may surprise you. Ted Schroeder, KSU Livestock Economist, highlights the results.

BeefCast 0205 Show Notes:

• Jim Mintert, Livestock Economist, highlights the recent USDA reports that are impacting our markets as well as the future trends he sees developing
• What impact might this current US economic slump have on beef production? Dr. Dennis DiPietrie, Headliner, shares his unique outlook
  

BeefCast 0196 Show Notes:

• Mark Furguson, Policy Analyst with the Saskatchewan Pork Development Board, discusses the value of the Canadian dollar
• The cattle markets response to recent proposed changes in the packing industry

BeefCast 0184 Show Notes:

• What does it cost to run a cow lately, and what can we do about it? Stan Bever, Texas A&M University, and Barry Dunn, King Ranch Institute for Ranch Managment Executive Director, team up to answer. Click for King Ranch Institute Resources
  

BeefCast 0165 Show Notes:

• Jorge Estrada, Leadership Coaching Intl, updates on the current status of immigration reform and its implications for your operation
• The Senate has finally passed the Farm Bill with limited amendments: find out what was included and what has been left out