Rabobank Report: Beef and cattle demand begins the year historically strong, supply pressures remain prevalent

After 268 past bullish report events, Live Cattle moved a median +0.3% over 5 sessions (58% higher; middle half -0.7% to +1.4%), and +1.7% over 20.

• Jun 1, 2022Cattle Supply and Demand Issues for the 2022 Marketing Year+0.9%
• Jul 20, 2026USDA Outlook Highlights Tight Cattle Supplies and Strong Beef Prices-1.4%
• May 25, 2022Cattle Supply and Demand Issues for the 2022 Marketing Year - Northern Ag Network-1.3%
• May 29, 2026Why the U.S. cattle herd is at a 75-year low — and what it means for beef prices : NPR-0.8%
• Feb 6, 2023Cattle Futures Rally on Inventory Report, Hogs Find Possible Support+1.2%

After 227 past bullish report events, Feeder Cattle moved a median +0.4% over 5 sessions (57% higher; middle half -1.2% to +1.5%), and +1.1% over 20.

• Jun 1, 2022Cattle Supply and Demand Issues for the 2022 Marketing Year+4.4%
• Jul 20, 2026USDA Outlook Highlights Tight Cattle Supplies and Strong Beef Prices-0.2%
• May 25, 2022Cattle Supply and Demand Issues for the 2022 Marketing Year - Northern Ag Network+9.9%
• Apr 5, 2017Calf Price Rally and a Crop Production Report | Ohio BEEF Cattle Letter+4.7%
• May 29, 2026Why the U.S. cattle herd is at a 75-year low — and what it means for beef prices : NPR+0.1%