Rebuilding the Herd? Markets, Mexico & Theileria
This month on CattlePulse, host Elijah Griles breaks down the latest cattle market developments, including the first signs of herd rebuilding in years, USDA's plan to reopen the Mexican border to feed...
10 Aug 16min
Road Trip to Beef Cattle U
CattlePulse is taking a road trip. This month, host Elijah Griles visits Virginia Tech for the third annual Virginia Beef Cattle University, where producers, students, industry professionals, and educ...
13 Jul 16min
The Screwworm Is Back
Feeder cattle futures took a sharp turn this month, as markets reacted to a major animal health development — and drought concerns continue to weigh on producers. In this episode, host Elijah Griles b...
8 Jun 9min
Enjoy It While It Lasts
Feeder cattle prices are at historic highs — but challenges are mounting. In this month's episode, host Elijah Griles breaks down the latest futures markets, unpacks what a softening choice-select spr...
11 Mai 14min
Fertilizer Prices and Product of the USA
In this month’s episode of CattlePulse, host Elijah Griles talks with American Farm Bureau economist Bernt Nelson about whether fertlizer prices will come down as quickly as they went up and the benef...
13 Apr 15min
Consumer Demand Counts
In this month’s episode of CattlePulse, host Elijah Griles unpacks the factors behind the recent futures contract dip, looks at how consumer demand is holding up to record high retail prices, and high...
6 Mar 10min
Virginia Heifers Heat Up Despite Statewide Freeze
In this month’s episode of CattlePulse, host Elijah Griles unpacks USDA's cattle inventory report, focusing on a significant increase in beef replacement heifers in Virginia. He also details another r...
6 Feb 9min
New Year's Reflections
In this month’s episode of CattlePulse, host Elijah Griles looks back at 2025’s price trends and breaks down what they could mean for Virginia herds in 2026. He also dives into the worsening drought c...
12 Jan 9min
