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Cow Country Reporter, February 2021

February is the shortest month of the year, yet it has many “events” that affects the cattle business. Groundhog Day on Feb. 2 is something to ponder, if the groundhog sees his shadow there will be six more weeks of winter. He saw his shadow therefore, so the saying goes, our folks up North may be concerned.

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LivestockAvery Davidson
China's Pork Sector Continues To Impact US Agriculture

Corn and soybean prices have risen sharply since mid-August 2020. Smaller-than-expected 2020 U.S. harvests of both corn and soybeans are a key reason for the price rally. But just as important is the rise in exports of both crops to overseas destinations — primarily China. The increase in China’s demand for feedstuffs is tied to the resurgence in the Chinese pork sector as the country attempts to rebuild its hog herd and boost the supply of pork to Chinese consumers.

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Soybeans, Livestock, Corndon molino
Louisiana Cattle Inventory Down One Percent

All cattle and calves in Louisiana as of January 1, 2021, totaled 775,000 head, were down 1 percent from January 1, 2020. The calf crop for the full year of 2020 was 340,000 head, down 4 percent from last year. All cows and heifers that have calved, at 455,000 head, were down 2 percent from January 1, 2020; beef cows, at 445,000 head, were down 2 percent; and milk cows, at 10,000 head, were unchanged from 2020.

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Livestockdon molino