Wintry mix of heavy snowfall, sleet and freezing rain for most of the country over the weekend, along with intense arctic air. » More DTN Weather Commentary
Much of the country will be in the grips of a major winter storm system,
while we'll also watch for cooling on the interest rate and political fronts.
4^Top 5 Things to Watch
Recent sales results from Tazewell County, Illinois; Lewis County,
Missouri; Cuming County, Nebraska; and Cleveland County, Oklahoma.
I^Landwatch Weekly
Cattle and calves on feed for the slaughter market in the United States
for feedlots with capacity of 1,000 or more head totaled 11.5 million head on
Jan. 1, 2026. The inventory was 3% below Jan. 1, 2025, USDA NASS reported on
Friday.
FUSDA Jan. 1 Cattle on Feed Report
The extreme cold and winter storm warnings across the U.S. will very
likely disrupt barge, train and truck traffic this weekend.
BCash Market Moves
A major winter storm threatens U.S. cattle, requiring producers to provide
adequate nutrition, clean water, and wind shelter for survival. Cold stress
significantly increases cattle's energy requirements, especially for wet
animals and newborn calves.
7^Severe Winter Storm Threatens US Cattle