Beef
Cattle on feed is up, but beef production is down
The June Cattle on Feed report showed a feedlot inventory 2.1% larger year over year.
Jul 2, 2026 · By Derrell S. Peel, Oklahoma State University Extension livestock marketing specialist
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Beef
A look at the Mexican beef market
New World screwworm issues and the closure of the Mexican border for livestock have focused…
Jun 19, 2026 · By Derrell S. Peel, Oklahoma State University Extension livestock marketing specialist
Livestock
Cattle cycle expansions: Lessons from history
The U.S. cattle industry has been characterized by cycles of inventory and prices since…
Jun 5, 2026 · By Derrell S. Peel, Oklahoma State University Extension livestock marketing specialist
Livestock
The importance of China in global and US beef markets
The role of China in global beef markets has changed rapidly in the past…
May 22, 2026 · By Derrell S. Peel, Oklahoma State University Extension livestock marketing specialist
Beef
U.S. beef packing industry structure
In 2025, total cattle slaughter was 29.252 million head, down 6.4% year over year…
May 14, 2026 · By Derrell S. Peel, Oklahoma State University Extension livestock marketing specialist
Environment
Drought threatens the herd rebuild
Pasture and hay production in the next few weeks will determine cattle production potential…
May 5, 2026 · By Derrell S. Peel, Oklahoma State University Extension livestock marketing specialist