Cattle Market Update
Jul 17, 2025
The cattle complex continues to be extremely volatile. Supply and demand stories continue to encourage large swings in the market. The focus is supply; we are at record low national herd numbers in the US currently. The smallest cattle herd since 1951, at 28.2 million head. Beef demand is on fire, despite high prices in the meat case, consumers are still buying beef.
The biggest concern facing the Beef industry today, is the progressive opening of the Mexico border, allowing Mexico beef into the pipeline. This takes effect Monday, July 7th. The border had been closed to the potential scare from Screw worms in Mexican cattle, as this issue has lessened, the border will be opened back up.
We are at record high prices on all classes of cattle today. Let’s be proactive and reach out so we can help you manage price risk on your cattle going forward.
2026 Livestock Risk Protection crop year begins July 1, 2025
Here at Producer Ag, we have tools available that can bring peace of mind to your cattle operation by locking in a floor price to ease the stress of market volatility and protect your income. LRP (Livestock Risk Protection) sets a floor price for livestock so if the market price falls below the coverage price selected. The insured would then receive an indemnity payment.
• Coverage periods run in approximately four weeks intervals starting at 13 weeks out up to 52 weeks out.
• Offered on a per head basis not a specific contract size.
• Variety of coverage levels and insurance periods.
• Subsidized 35% up to 55% depending on coverage level.
• Payment due at maturity of policy coverage, no upfront costs.
Artical provided by, Stephen Floyd, Crop Insurance Manager