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It’s the Ranch It Up Radio Show Herd It Here Weekly Report! A 3-minute look at cattle markets, reports, news info, or anything that has to do with those of us who live at the end of dirt roads. Join Jeff 'Tigger' Erhardt, the Boss Lady Rebecca Wanner aka 'BEC' by subscribing on your favorite podcasting app or on the Ranch It Up Radio Show YouTube Channel.
Beef Packer Margins Rebound To Record
U.S. Beef Packer Margins Turn Positive After Labor Day as Wholesale Prices Hit Record Highs
Beef packer margins in the U.S. rebounded into positive territory during the first week after Labor Day, fueled by record-setting wholesale beef prices, according to the latest Beef Profit Tracker from Drovers.
U.S. Beef Packer Margins Turn Positive After Labor Day as Wholesale Prices Hit Record Highs
For the week ending September 6, the Comprehensive Cutout Value climbed $5 from the prior week to its highest level on record. With fed cattle priced at $244.44/cwt, packer margins averaged an estimated $38.05 per head, a sharp turnaround from the $9.50/head loss posted the week before.
Feedlots Report Strong Cattle Feeding Margins
Feedlot profitability also strengthened. Average 5-Area Direct Steers traded at $242.62/cwt, well above the estimated breakeven of $192.35/cwt. That left calculated feeding margins at an impressive $703.74/head, compared to $662.03 the previous week and only $90.42/head during the same period in 2023.
Beef Production Declines, Margins Improve
Even with lower cattle slaughter numbers — 487,000 head versus 565,000 head the prior week — packer and feedlot profits improved. Fed plant capacity utilization dropped to 67.8% from 78.6%, while cow plant utilization fell to 53%.
Outlook: Tight Supply and Strong Demand Support Fall Profits
The data underscores a tightened beef supply chain paired with strong consumer demand, setting the stage for continued profitability for both cattle feeders and beef packers heading into fall 2025.
REFERENCE: https://meatingplace.com/beef-packer-margins-rebound-to-record/
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Questions & Concerns From The Field?
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Rural America is center-stage on this outfit.
AND how is that? Because of Tigger & BEC... Live This Western Lifestyle.
Tigger & BEC represent the Working Ranch world by providing the cowboys, cowgirls, beef cattle producers & successful farmers the knowledge and education needed to bring high-quality beef & meat to your table for dinner.
Learn more about Jeff 'Tigger' Erhardt & Rebecca Wanner aka BEC here: TiggerandBEC.com
https://tiggerandbec.com/
Beef Packer Margins Rebound To Record
U.S. Beef Packer Margins Turn Positive After Labor Day as Wholesale Prices Hit Record Highs
Beef packer margins in the U.S. rebounded into positive territory during the first week after Labor Day, fueled by record-setting wholesale beef prices, according to the latest Beef Profit Tracker from Drovers.
U.S. Beef Packer Margins Turn Positive After Labor Day as Wholesale Prices Hit Record Highs
For the week ending September 6, the Comprehensive Cutout Value climbed $5 from the prior week to its highest level on record. With fed cattle priced at $244.44/cwt, packer margins averaged an estimated $38.05 per head, a sharp turnaround from the $9.50/head loss posted the week before.
Feedlots Report Strong Cattle Feeding Margins
Feedlot profitability also strengthened. Average 5-Area Direct Steers traded at $242.62/cwt, well above the estimated breakeven of $192.35/cwt. That left calculated feeding margins at an impressive $703.74/head, compared to $662.03 the previous week and only $90.42/head during the same period in 2023.
Beef Production Declines, Margins Improve
Even with lower cattle slaughter numbers — 487,000 head versus 565,000 head the prior week — packer and feedlot profits improved. Fed plant capacity utilization dropped to 67.8% from 78.6%, while cow plant utilization fell to 53%.
Outlook: Tight Supply and Strong Demand Support Fall Profits
The data underscores a tightened beef supply chain paired with strong consumer demand, setting the stage for continued profitability for both cattle feeders and beef packers heading into fall 2025.
REFERENCE: https://meatingplace.com/beef-packer-margins-rebound-to-record/
Upcoming Bull & Heifer Sales On RanchChannel.Com
Lot’s of bull and heifer sales coming up on the RanchChannel.Com sale calendar. Check out the full line up HERE.
SPONSORS
American Gelbvieh Association
https://gelbvieh.org/
@AmericanGelbvieh
Axiota Animal Health
https://axiota.com/
@AxiotaAnimalHealth
Jorgensen Land & Cattle
https://jorgensenfarms.com/
@JorLandCat
Ranch Channel
https://ranchchannel.com/
@RanchChannel
Superior Livestock Auctions
https://superiorlivestock.com/
@SuperiorLivestockAuctions
Wulf Cattle
https://www.wulfcattle.com/
@WulfCattle
Questions & Concerns From The Field?
Call or Text your questions, or comments to 707-RANCH20 or 707-726-2420
Or email [email protected]
FOLLOW Facebook/Instagram: @RanchItUpShow
SUBSCRIBE to the Ranch It Up YouTube Channel: @ranchitup
Website: RanchItUpShow.com
https://ranchitupshow.com/
The Ranch It Up Podcast is available on ALL podcasting apps.
https://ranchitup.podbean.com/
Rural America is center-stage on this outfit.
AND how is that? Because of Tigger & BEC... Live This Western Lifestyle.
Tigger & BEC represent the Working Ranch world by providing the cowboys, cowgirls, beef cattle producers & successful farmers the knowledge and education needed to bring high-quality beef & meat to your table for dinner.
Learn more about Jeff 'Tigger' Erhardt & Rebecca Wanner aka BEC here: TiggerandBEC.com
https://tiggerandbec.com/
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