Dr. Andrew GriffithAssistant ProfessorDepartment of Agricultural and Resource EconomicsP: 865-974-7480 There does not seem to be any signs of heifer retention in the current cattle environment. It would be difficult…
Cattle Economics: Heifer Retention in 2025
Cattle Economics: Fall Cattle Price Expectations
Dr. Andrew GriffithAssistant ProfessorDepartment of Agricultural and Resource EconomicsP: 865-974-7480 Many cattle producers are in the midst of marketing the spring born calf crop or are making plans to haul…
Cattle Economics: Feedlots Chock-Full
Dr. Andrew GriffithAssistant ProfessorDepartment of Agricultural and Resource EconomicsP: 865-974-7480 Feedlots appear to be chock-full of cattle given the industry has fewer cows to produce calves and heifer retention is…
Cattle Economics: Slaughter Cow Dynamics
Dr. Andrew GriffithAssistant ProfessorDepartment of Agricultural and Resource EconomicsP: 865-974-7480 The slaughter cow market has arguably been the strongest market of all classes of cattle in 2024. Given the price…
Cattle Economics: Summer Things-Cattle Edition
Dr. Andrew GriffithAssistant ProfessorDepartment of Agricultural and Resource EconomicsP: 865-974-7480 The cattle and beef industry are marked by several “things” during the summer. For instance, by the time this article…
Cattle Economics: Breeding Like Rabbits
Dr. Andrew GriffithAssistant ProfessorDepartment of Agricultural and Resource EconomicsP: 865-974-7480 Every cattle producer running a cow-calf operation knows reproduction is important, because the calf crop is what generates cash flow…
Cattle Economics: Beef Trade Propaganda
Dr. Andrew GriffithAssistant ProfessorDepartment of Agricultural and Resource EconomicsP: 865-974-7480 There will be numerous articles written in the coming weeks and months concerning beef trade. The focus of these articles…
Cattle Economics: What is Going to Eat All the Grass in 2024?
Dr. Andrew GriffithAssistant ProfessorDepartment of Agricultural and Resource EconomicsP: 865-974-7480 If a person read the title with hopes this article has to do with pasture or hay then that person…
Cattle Economics: What Season is It?
Dr. Andrew GriffithAssistant ProfessorDepartment of Agricultural and Resource EconomicsP: 865-974-7480 The answer to the question of “what season is it” varies tremendously depending on who is answering the question. Some…
Cattle Economics: Pasture Rental Rates
Dr. Andrew GriffithAssistant ProfessorDepartment of Agricultural and Resource EconomicsP: 865-974-7480 A common subject this fall has centered on pasture rental rates and agreements. There seems to be more focus on…
