Texas’ cattle herd numbers continue to shrink, but calf prices remain strong, according to a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service expert.
Future cattle prices could hinge on weather and subsequent grazing availability and/or input costs, such as grain., said David Anderson, AgriLife Extension livestock marketing economist, Bryan-College Station. Retail beef prices could be influenced by beef imports and the largest amount of beef in cold storage since 2016.
However, future cattle and beef prices hinge on long-term size of the U.S….