On this episode, Elijah unpacks the latest trends in consumer beef demand and how the industry is changing to meet it. He explores the impacts of February's Cattle on Feed report. And he talks with Virginia Farm Bureau Safety Coordinator, Matt Nuckols, about how to improve your farm safety this spring.

For more safety resources please visit:

Virginia Farm Bureau: https://www.vafb.com/safety

American Farm Bureau: https://www.fb.org/initiative/farm-state-of-mind

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On this episode, Elijah discusses the continued contraction of the cattle inventory with American Farm Bureau Economist, Bernt Nelson. He also unpacks the impacts of inflation on January's record high feeder steer prices. Want to read more about the cattle inventory report? Check out Bernt's Market Intel here: Cattle Inventory Continues Contraction.

Want to get in touch? Contact Elijah at 804-290-1713 or [email protected].

On this episode, Elijah explores the price rally that has feeder cattle surging to ring in the new year. He also reviews the trends of 2024 and unpacks what they could mean for 2025.

Update: Starting February 10th, CattlePulse episodes will be released on the second Monday of the month.

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On this episode, Elijah unpacks the implications of the detection of the parasitic New World Screwworm fly in a Mexican cow. He also visits with Shenandoah County cattle feeder Nathaniel Dirting.

For those in need of assistance or wanting to donate in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene please visit:

Virginia Cattlemen's Association Relief Fund

Virginia Farm Relief Fund

Virginia Cooperative Extension Hurricane Helene Resource Page

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On this episode, Elijah talks with Dr. Scott Greiner about the legacy of renowned Virginia Tech and Extension Animal Scientist, Dr. Ike Eller. Elijah also breaks down the heifers on feed number and McDonald's new chicken Big Mac. For those in need of assistance or wanting to donate in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene please visit:

Virginia Cattlemen's Association Relief Fund

Virginia Farm Relief Fund

Virginia Cooperative Extension Hurricane Helene Resource Page

Do you have questions, comments or suggestions for Elijah? Contact him at 804-290-1713 or [email protected].

On this episode, Elijah talks with Shenandoah County cattleman, Chuck French. He also unpacks the hidden effects of feeder heifer imports from Mexico on U.S. herd expansion. Do you have questions, comments or suggestions for Elijah? Contact him at 804-290-1713 or [email protected].

On this episode, Elijah talks with Chris Frazier from Farm Credit of the Virginias about the future of interest rates. He also explores the impacts of record high retail beef prices and high numbers of cattle on feed on the feeder cattle futures market. Do you have questions, comments or suggestions for Elijah? Contact him at 804-290-1713 or [email protected].

This month’s episode unpacks the new Virginia Verified Meat certification with Jake Tabor from Virginia Farm Bureau Governmental Relations. It also explores factors contributing to the collapse in the feeder cattle futures market. For questions on the Virginia Verified Meat certification, email Jake at [email protected]. Do you have questions, comments or suggestions for Elijah? Contact us at 804-290-1713 or [email protected].

This month’s episode explores a surprising June Cattle on Feed report and interviews Dr. John Currin of the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine. He details price premiums available from the Virginia Quality Assured program. Visit https://vacattlemen.org/marketing/ for more information. Do you have questions, comments or suggestions for Elijah? Contact us at 804-290-1713 or [email protected].

This month’s episode details national beef demand expectations as summer grilling season arrives, regional feeder steer price comparisons, and another new Virginia monthly average price record. Do you have questions, comments or suggestions for Elijah? Contact us at 804-290-1713 or [email protected].