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Rabobank analysts say the next U.S. cow herd expansion will face headwinds including elevated beef production, higher interest rates, higher feed costs and demographic factors. They expect producers to remain two years or more from shifting to expansion, with rebuilding starting in 2025 at the earliest.
The report suggests a slower and more cautious herd recovery.
A delayed herd rebuild keeps beef supply tight for longer, supporting cattle prices, while higher financing and feed costs raise price risk for producers and processors.
drovers.comPaige CarlsonJan 31, 2023After 28 past bullish macro events, Live Cattle moved a median -0.3% over 5 sessions (39% higher; middle half -1.2% to +0.9%), and +1.7% over 20.
After 21 past bullish macro events, Feeder Cattle moved a median +0.2% over 5 sessions (62% higher; middle half -0.7% to +1.4%), and +2.4% over 20.
Moves of each commodity's benchmark from the last close before the event. Historical reads pool past events of the same kind; they describe what happened, not what will. Not investment advice.
