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Beef Cattle Outlook. Dr. Curt Lacy Extension Economist-Livestock UGA Winter School Beef Update January 20, 2012. Overview. Recent Trends Outlook for 2012 and beyond Marketing Alternatives. Livestock Marketing Information Center Data Source: USDA-AMS, Compiled & Analysis by LMIC.
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Beef Cattle Outlook Dr. Curt Lacy Extension Economist-Livestock UGA Winter School Beef Update January 20, 2012
Overview • Recent Trends • Outlook for 2012 and beyond • Marketing Alternatives
Livestock Marketing Information Center Data Source: USDA-AMS, Compiled & Analysis by LMIC
Livestock Marketing Information Center Data Source: USDA-AMS, Compiled & Analysis by LMIC
Livestock Marketing Information Center Data Source: USDA-AMS
Livestock Marketing Information Center Data Source: USDA-AMS
Livestock Marketing Information Center Data Source: USDA-AMS, Compiled & Analysis by LMIC
Livestock Marketing Information Center Data Source: USDA-AMS & USDA-NASS
Livestock Marketing Information Center Data Source: USDA-FAS
What can we expect this year and next? Outlook for 2012 and beyond
Outlook • Positives • Low interest rates • Little inflation pressure • Generally strong corporate balance sheets • Recently improving hiring prospects • Negatives • Uncertainty over European situation • Federal debt/deficit • Political uncertainty
Livestock Marketing Information Center Data Source: USDA-NASS
CHANGE IN BEEF COW NUMBERSJANUARY 1, 2010 TO JANUARY 1, 2011(1000 Head) Alaska Hawaii US Total Livestock Marketing Information Center Data Source: USDA/NASS
Declining cow numbers reflect lack of profitability in the sector
Meat supplies will be slightly larger in 2011 but lower in 2012 Source: USDA-WASDE, December 2011 Report
Tight Stocks Since 1995 in Feed Crops Despite Large Crops US Corn Supply and Demand
Projected Prices 2011 and Beyond Source: USDA, LMIC and UGA
Livestock Marketing Information Center Data Source: USDA-AMS & USDA-NASS, Compiled & Analysis by LMIC
Cost of production will be higher but should be manageable for most Range of Expected Prices
Beef Cattle Outlook R. Curt Lacy, Ph.D. Extension Economist-Livestock www.secattleadvisor.com