Heifers are still headed out vs. staying home 2/7/24 Cattle Call

Heifers are still headed out vs. staying home 2/7/24 Cattle Call

Markets on Wednesday saw a correction day after a strong Tuesday. But it goes deeper than that, on this week's Cattle Call, Brad Kooima with Kooima Kooima Varilek looks at the true numbers of heifers headed to the feedlot vs. the pasture. Feedlot conditions are worsening with recent warm temperatures…
China & U S trade struggles 1|27|24 NE Soybean Board Weekly Market Roundup

China & U S trade struggles 1|27|24 NE Soybean Board Weekly Market Roundup

The markets this week had talk on fund investments, exports and China with how the U.S. can compete for those buys. On this week's Nebraska Soybean Board Weekly Market Roundup, we hear from Mike Zuzolo with Global Commodity Analytics and Sam Hudson with Cornbelt Marketing. We look at consumer demand,…
Monster trade in the feeder cattle 1|24|24 Cattle Call

Monster trade in the feeder cattle 1|24|24 Cattle Call

The market saw a monster trade in the feeder cattle market while fund buying was also a mover. On this week's Cattle Call we hear from Brad Kooima with Kooima Kooima Varilek on the uptick in the cash and the talk of next Wednesday's cattle inventory numbers.
Weather impact continues to weigh in 1|17|Cattle Call

Weather impact continues to weigh in 1|17|Cattle Call

The last couple of rounds of winter storms have taken its toll on the cattle. On this week's Cattle Call, Brad Kooima with Kooima Kooima Varilek looks at the need to "get the bloom back on the cattle." Computers don't see the struggles the weather has caused, unlike the human…
Weather and the markets 1|11|24 Cattle Call

Weather and the markets 1|11|24 Cattle Call

First THANK YOU to our livestock producers who are pushing hard during these storms to take care of the livestock. On this week's Cattle Call Brad Kooima, with Kooima Kooima Varilek, looks at market reaction to the weather, the roll continues, boxes are higher and the recession and consumer confidence…