By Lanna Mills Branding is a practice that has been used by cattlemen for hundreds of years. Brands were made famous by the cowboys of the...
By Trent Milacek Feeder cattle futures continue to show strength moving above $160/cwt. for the first time in over a year. Good beef demand and strong...
By Trent Milacek The October Cattle on Feed Report offered another surprise to cattle markets with larger than expected placements. Compared to a year ago, placements...
By Trent Milacek The October WASDE report contained some surprising information. Most notably was a reduction in the estimated yield for soybeans of 0.4 bushels. That...
By Trent Milacek The Grain Stocks Report released on Friday affected trade throughout the week. Traders positioned on Thursday based on the estimated numbers indicated in...
By Trent Milacek Cattle markets finished another week higher before the cattle on feed report released at 2 p.m. on Friday. Look for a bearish start...
By Trent Milacek After a bearish September WASDE report, grain markets managed to end the week higher. Production estimates for corn and soybeans were increased on...
By Trent Milacek Cotton prices rocketed higher this week due to Hurricane Harvey and Irma. Harvey could have a large impact on Texas cotton acres due...
By Trent Milacek Feeder cattle futures have maintained above the $140/cwt. price level since April. This small rally began in January of ’17 and is showing...
A Bar Ranch By Laci Jones It was a warm summer day with the relief of a slight breeze making the rolling bluestem grass sway. Horses...