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The Cattle Business Weekly

The Cattle Business Weekly newspaper

For cattlemen, by cattlemen is this podcast bringing you the latest in cattle industry headlines straight from the news desk of The Cattle Business Weekly in South Dakota. It"s a dose of what"s happening in markets, on the ranch and in Washington, D.C. It"s news about everything that impacts a cattle operation"s bottomline (aka profit). Listen to us in the feed truck, on the way to a cattle sale or on the porch with a beer! We promise you won"t go away without having learned something.

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1:55

Weigh-up Cow Prices are Up, Way Up!

The Cattle Business Weekly ·

2025/08/06

By Aaron Berger, Nebraska Extension Livestock Educator Weigh-up cow prices have increased dramatically over the last two years and are now currently at prices that are close to double the average price of what they were just 3 years ago in 2022. To put this in perspective, the average annual weigh-up cow prices per CWT were .05 in 2020, .40 in 2021 and .12 in 2022, as reported by USDA Market News at the Joplin Regional Stockyards in Missouri. This chart shown by the Livestock Mark...

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4:15

Twenty Years Strong: A Milestone for Cattle Business...

The Cattle Business Weekly ·

2025/08/06

In the heart of rural South Dakota, a business in the town of Philip marks a significant milestone this year: the 20th anniversary of The Cattle Business Weekly. Since its founding two decades ago, the publication—underscored by its motto “For Cattlemen by Cattlemen”—has grown into a regional voice for the beef industry, serving producers across a nine‑state region Co-founded by Don Ravellette and Donnie Leddy, and still family‑owned by Donnie Leddy today, the newspaper first appeared i...

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2:17

Fall Forecast Across the Great Plains

The Cattle Business Weekly ·

2025/08/06

From CBW News Desk As the calendar turns to August, farmers and ranchers begin to think about autumn work. Here’s a recap of what is being forecasted for this fall’s weather, September–November 2025. Regional Outlook from NOAA & NWS According to NOAA Climate Prediction Center’s August–October outlook, the Northern and Central Great Plains—covering eastern Montana, the Dakotas, Nebraska, and inland Kansas—are expected to see above‑normal temperatures combined with below‑normal preci...

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3:26

Update on Asian Longhorned Tick in Iowa

The Cattle Business Weekly ·

2025/08/05

By Codi Vallery-Mills Six herds in Iowa have confirmed Theileriosis – a disease being spread by the Asian Longhorned Tick. A protozoan parasite carried by the tick, Theileriosis, infects red and white blood cells and can cause anemia in cattle, which can lead to death. The disease is reportable but not actionable, says Iowa State Veterinarian Dr. Jeff Kaisand. This means vets that witness the disease must report it to the state Department of Agriculture, but no action (like the closing of sta...

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2:28

20th Anniversary!

The Cattle Business Weekly ·

2025/08/05

The Cattle Business Weekly is celebrating its 20th Anniversary! Oh, a lot has changed over the last 20 years! In 2005, the price of corn was around , and they were bidding on fat cattle in Nebraska. ,000 would get you a new Ford F-250, and ,000 would get you a nice gooseneck trailer to pull behind it. Furthermore, 0 to 0 an acre would buy a lot of grass in western South Dakota! Oh yes, a lot has changed in 20 years! What has remained the same is that we still have an office...

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4:28

July Cattle on Feed: USDA Posts 15-Year Low in Cattle...

The Cattle Business Weekly ·

2025/07/30

By Justin Slabaugh, Blue Reef Agri-Marketing This last Friday’s monthly Cattle on Feed leaves the market with much to digest. For starters, let’s go through the results. Cattle on feed as of July 1st, 2025, were estimated to be down 0.8% versus a reported 1.6% decrease versus last year. Cattle marketed during June of 2025 came in 4.4% lower than a year ago opposed to the average trade estimate of a 3.6% less marketings. However, the biggest surprise came from placements. Analysts pegged place...

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3:10

Trade Talk

The Cattle Business Weekly ·

2025/07/30

From CBW News Desk There has been recent movement in trade negotiations regarding beef. Some of it will be beneficial while others might just be for show. Japan An increasing market for U.S. beef has been Japan with it becoming the second top destination for U.S. beef and pork. This has been in part to actions during President Trump’s first term when a U.S.-Japan Trade Agreement was reached. This new agreement continues those efforts to strengthen trade to the benefit of U.S. livestock produc...

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5:09

Livestock Skin Concerns to Watch for This Summer

The Cattle Business Weekly ·

2025/07/30

By Maci Guay, Texas A&M University Most livestock species have thicker skin than humans, but it’s still vulnerable to harsh summer conditions. Sun exposure, bacterial infections and increased activity of parasite-carrying insects can all take a toll on livestock skin. Each year, the Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) receives samples that reveal how sweltering summers affect livestock health. It’s essential to act promptly to prevent skin irritation from ...

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1:24

Temple Grandin Film 'An Open Door' to Start Streaming

The Cattle Business Weekly ·

2025/07/30

Temple Grandin – a tireless speaker, prolific author, and distinguished professor of animal science at Colorado State University – is often circled by students on the Fort Collins campus. She is flagged down by fans at the airport. And she is surrounded by admirers at agriculture conferences and gatherings for families of children with autism. She is a pioneer in food-animal welfare who has achieved global distinction with insights attained from her own autism. Chief among them is her ability...

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1:57

Market Strength!

The Cattle Business Weekly ·

2025/07/30

Have you watched any of the cattle sell on the video sales the last couple of weeks? We are at levels never seen before! , , .50, and yes, some of the fancy smaller calves will bring a pound! It looks like good steers weighing from 600 to 650 pounds are worth ,500 to ,650, and a 585-pounder will dollar up over ,400 a head. This Fall, when the mornings cool off and the trucks start rolling, the value of the calves they are hauling will be around 0,000 a pot load! A few strin...

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2:02

My Patriotic Heart

The Cattle Business Weekly ·

2025/07/28

By Codi Vallery-Mills In visiting with one of my college roommates, who now lives on the East Coast, we compared our Fourth of July parades. The two were in stark contrast to each other. She described hers as a liberal parade with various organizations representing environmental concerns, human rights, and animal welfare. There were outdoor clubs and construction equipment that rolled through as well, she said. The July 4th parade my family took in had rodeo queens by the dozen, classic...

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1:29

Cattle Placements Down 8 Percent

The Cattle Business Weekly ·

2025/07/27

Cattle and calves on feed for the slaughter market in the United States for feedlots with capacity of 1,000 or more head totaled 11.1 million head on July 1, 2025. The inventory was 2 percent below July 1, 2024. The inventory included 6.88 million steers and steer calves, up 1 percent from the previous year. This group accounted for 62 percent of the total inventory. Heifers and heifer calves accounted for 4.24 million head, down 5 percent from 2024. Placements in feedlots during June totaled...

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2:23

Nebraska Law Addresses Fake Meat

The Cattle Business Weekly ·

2025/07/23

On July 17, Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen was joined by Senator Barry DeKay and Nebraska Department of Agriculture Director Sherry Vinton at Shamrock Locker in O’Neill, Neb. to ceremonially sign LB246. The new law bans the manufacture, distribution and sale of lab-grown or cultivated meat in Nebraska. Passage of the measure during the most recent legislative session builds on the Governor’s executive order from last year which prohibits agencies from purchasing lab-grown meat and requires stat...

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3:07

Guess your own Cattle On Feed report: July 2025

The Cattle Business Weekly ·

2025/07/21

By Matt Dabrowski It’s time to guess your own Cattle On Feed report. The next report will be released Friday, July 25. Despite some late drawdowns, June was a positive month in the cattle complex. Live cattle rose 4.8% to all-time high prices, while feeder cattle rose 4.0%. This was matched by similar gains in the broad commodities index (+4.1%) and stocks (+5.0%). Feeder markets reflected this strength with rising prices, though many auctions ran light schedules for the summer. In late-month...

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6:46

Cattle Producers Recognized for Stewardship Efforts...

The Cattle Business Weekly ·

2025/07/16

Cattle producers from across the country were recognized during the industry’s Summer Business Meeting in San Diego through the 2025 Environmental Stewardship Award Program (ESAP). Regional award recipients were honored for their commitment to conservation and stewardship. The national winner will be announced during CattleCon 2026 in Nashville, Tennessee, in February. “It is an honor to recognize these cattle producers for their commitment to conservation,” said NCBA President Buck Wehrbein....

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8:35

Jenson Ranch Family stays busy with expanding herd

The Cattle Business Weekly ·

2025/07/16

By Lura Roti, South Dakota Farmers Union Ralph, S.D., had a general store, a post office, a Lutheran church, a cemetery and a school when Louise Jenson and her husband, Gene, were newly married and moved onto the ranch within eyesight of the Harding County village. Sixty-three years later, Louise maintains the grounds around the now, mostly vacant buildings and cemetery. Thankfully, even though Ralph is no more, the Jenson Ranch family is thriving. In addition to grounds maintenance, Louise s...

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4:59

Preparing for Wildfire: Ranchers Share Lessons Learned

The Cattle Business Weekly ·

2025/07/16

After a close call with wildfire, cattle ranchers reflect on what they’ve learned. By Paige Nelson With oil fields to their west and cedar, ash, and cottonwood trees to their south and east, Pete and Vawnita Best of Watford City, N.D. know there will be more wildfires burning their way in the future. The October 2024 Elkhorn fire came close enough to leave its mark on the ranch’s trees and fences, but spared the houses and the livestock. Although Bests didn’t have to evacuate thei...

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1:22

Honored to be recognized by the SD Stockgrowers

The Cattle Business Weekly ·

2025/07/16

The Cattle Business Weekly is honored to be this year’s South Dakota Stockgrowers Association’s Industry Award recipient. We were awarded this week during the Stockgrowers' annual convention held in Rapid City, S.D. A big thank you goes out to Doris Lauing, Executive Director, along with her staff and Chuck Willard, Stockgrowers' President, and the entire board of directors. It is humbling to be honored among your peers in the cattle business. From the day this newspaper began publishing, we ...

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3:01

Southern Border Ports Close Again, Screwworm Marches...

The Cattle Business Weekly ·

2025/07/10

On July 9 Mexico’s National Service of Agro-Alimentary Health, Safety, and Quality (SENASICA) reported a new case of New World Screwworm (NWS) in Ixhuatlan de Madero, Veracruz in Mexico, which is approximately 160 miles northward of the current sterile fly dispersal grid, on the eastern side of the country and 370 miles south of the U.S./Mexico border. This new northward detection comes approximately two months after northern detections were reported in Oaxaca and Veracruz, less than 700 mile...

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4:10

What's in the Big Beautiful Bill for Cattle Producers?

The Cattle Business Weekly ·

2025/07/09

From News Reports On July 4 President Donald J Trump signed the budget reconciliation bill into law. Referred to as the One Big Beautiful Bill by the Trump Administration, it is said to hold the largest tax cuts in history. It is also said to provide better security for farms and ranchers. “It provides immediate tax relief to farmers, ranchers, and rural Americans by increasing the small business expensing threshold and permanently extending the Small Business Deduction,” says USDA Secr...

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