feedlots

Cattle in feedlot in West Texas. (iStock │ #174479340 - dhughes9)
Livestock, Livestock Markets

High Plains cattle sales report 

The High Plains area weekly weighted average direct cattle sales results for the week ending Feb. 15, reported receipts of 46,504 head compared to 48,570 head a week ago and 43,587 head a year ago, according to the USDA Livestock Poultry and Grain Market News Division, St. Jos... Read More

Current with today’s cattle cycle, average days-on-feed have extended, and carcass weights are reaching all-time highs—equating to increased dressing percent, but not necessarily more pounds of saleable beef. (Courtesy photo.)
Livestock, Livestock Markets

High Plains cattle sales report 

Drones capture thermal images of cattle facilities. (K-State Research and Extension news service)
Beef, Cattle Report, Livestock, Livestock Markets

High Plains cattle sales report 



High Plains cattle sales report 

Feedlot near Dodge City, Kansas. (Journal photo by Dave Bergmeier.)

Cattle on feed report shows drop of 3% in feedlot inventory

Cattle in a feed lot or feed yard. (iStock │ #1302314885 - Clinton Austin)

High Plains cattle sales report 

Cattle in a feed lot or feed yard. (iStock │ #1302314885 - Clinton Austin)

High Plains cattle sales report 

Hereford cattle in a field with snow. (Adobe Stock │ #229786694 - Diane)

Cattle Markets

Winter adds to calving stress, but there are ways to mitigate some of that stress, according to Dr. A.J. Tarpoff, DVM. (Photo courtesy of AdobeStock.)

Cattle Report

Cattle (Kansas State University Extension)

High Plains cattle sales report 

Courtesy photo.

2026 looks promising for livestock producers