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In this month’s episode of CattlePulse, host Elijah Griles unpacks the implications of the late arriving Cattle on Feed report and the effects of Tyson's packing plant closure announcement. He also explores how Virginia cash markets follow seasonal trends.

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In this month’s episode of CattlePulse, host Elijah Griles sits down with Jake Tabor from Virginia Farm Bureau Federation's Governmental Relations team to unpack the impacts of President Trump's plan to quadruple Argentine beef imports. He also highlights why Virginia's cash markets aren't reacting the way you might expect.

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In this month’s episode of CattlePulse, host Elijah Griles explores how New World Screwworm Fly related import controls are changing midwestern cattle feeding dynamics. Elijah also does a deep dive into the difference between beef demand and the quantity of beef demanded.

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In this month’s episode of CattlePulse, host Elijah Griles discusses the August Cattle on Feed report and the status of national herd expansion. With retail beef prices hitting all-time highs, Elijah also explores the strength of consumer demand.

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In this month’s episode of CattlePulse, host Elijah Griles sits down with Dr. Josh Maples from Mississippi State University to unpack the July Cattle Inventory report and explore what it means for producers. With feeder cattle futures hitting all-time highs, Elijah and Dr. Maples discuss actionable strategies cow-calf producers can consider to manage price risk.

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In this month’s episode, host Elijah Griles unpacks the factors fueling the feeder cattle futures rally. He also shares positive developments in the battle against the New World Screwworm fly. Plus, Franklin County cattle producer and meat processor Chase Scott shares his motivation to use the new Virginia Verified Beef label.

To learn more: Virginia Verified Beef

Recommended read: Cattle Market Notes Weekly

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In this month’s episode, host Elijah Griles breaks down the record-setting feeder cattle prices driven by tight national inventories and strong seasonal demand. He also discusses the impact of the New World screwworm fly on U.S. cattle imports and what it could mean for Virginia producers. Plus, Halifax County cow-calf producer Adam Davis shares how he’s using genetic data to improve herd performance.

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On this episode, Elijah Griles explores the impacts of beef-on-dairy crossbreeding and unpacks whether the heifers on feed number indicates herd expansion. He also talks trade and celebrates another month of record high prices.

Check out American Farm Bureau's Market Intel reports here: https://www.fb.org/market-intel

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On this episode, Elijah Griles explains the current tariff situation and details its impacts on Virginia cattle producers. He also discusses the implications of March's Cattle on Feed report and details the latest record-breaking feeder cattle auction prices.

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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

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