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 Juni 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 Maj 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 Mars 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
'Tis the Season for Seasonal Trends?
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 ex...
8 Dec 202511min
Beef Imports & Market Mayhem
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 ...
10 Nov 202513min
