# HOT BARN REPORT: The signals are signaling continued herd liquidation, tighter supplies of cattle, and increased beef imports - Special Friday Edition with Karina Jones - Your Ag Network

> The Hot Barn Report says US cattle herd liquidation is continuing, cattle supplies are tightening, and beef imports are rising. It notes that hay and feed supplies are among the shortest on record after a hard northern winter and drought across the central and southern Plains.

- Date: 2023-04-28 · published 2023-04-28T12:00:00.000Z
- Category: market · region US · magnitude medium
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/36348-hot-barn-report-the-signals-are-signaling-continued-herd-liquidation-tighter
- Commodities: [Live Cattle](https://feedsoft.ai/c/LCATTLE.md), [Feeder Cattle](https://feedsoft.ai/c/FCATTLE.md)

## Why it matters

Shrinking cattle numbers and scarce feed keep feeder and fed cattle prices supported, and higher beef imports are a partial offset. Buyers should expect firm cattle prices and tight feed availability.

## Read by commodity

- FCATTLE: bullish ▲
- LCATTLE: bullish ▲

## Sources

- youragnetwork.com: https://youragnetwork.com/hbr-042823/

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