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IS YOUR PASTURE PREPARED FOR MARKET REPORT

The Midwest Cattleman · February 23, 2023 · P32
EXTREME WEATHER?
Live Cattle Feeder Cattle Daily
By Erika Lyon, OSU Extension Educator, Agriculture and Natural Resources
Several years ago, I wrote But there is more to this
about some of the issues as- than temperature alone – sta-
sociated with extreme winter tus of an animal (i.e., calves
conditions — extreme tem- versus lactating cows), pre-
peratures, extreme precipi- cipitation and windchill can
tation, and extreme wind — increase the lower critical
and what producers can do to temperature. Temperatures
protect their herds. must also be consistent – not
Some of the questions I bouncing from one extreme
ended the article with were to another.
“what happens when we Temperature fluctuations
have winter seasons where An animal that has expe-
temperatures occasionally rienced mostly sunny, 70 F or have low body condition od is creating areas within
reach above 70 F followed by weather for several months scores, they have substan- the pasture that are protect-
late spring frosts? How does cannot go to 20 F immediate- tially greater energy require- ed from the elements.
Live Cattle: My thoughts center around this market stabilizing now. I’ve been
this affect our animals in the ly, even if 20 F is in their tem- ments to maintain body tem- For example, to reduce the Feeder Cattle: All you have to do is look at the corn market for a reason for the
placing a bullish tilt to this market for some time now. I may need to temporarily
pasture?” perature range. They need to perature and function. effects of windchill, create a pull-back in feeders. If I owned a feedlot I’d be nervous to say the least. I do feel
With the subzero tem- be acclimatized to these con- place this on “hold” for a while. The higher placements the last three months will the feeder market has overdone it to the downside and it will be tough to break it
Then there is the issue of windbreak. Windbreaks can
have a negative impact on prices yet, so like they say, “All good things come to those
further. The early corn harvest has most feeder buyers in the field and I don’t think
peratures and snowfall we ditions gradually. mud. When temperatures go be trees, stacked hay bales they’ve really had time to concentrate on buying feeders. Let’em get caught up a
who wait”. I see production numbers staying over last years’ levels until at the
received this holiday season As temperatures gradually from warm to cold in a short or other materials that are little and they’ll head to town.....checkbooks in hand....bulging with “corn” money.
least the end of the year. Beef shipments have been lagging last years’ levels now
followed by warmer, wetter cool in the fall, livestock will period of time, mud in pas- tall but allow for some wind This market will rally....wait and see.
for about a month. Two weeks ago they were 8% lower than last year. This weeks
conditions soon after, it might develop thicker haircoats tures can freeze, making the through gaps.
report showed exports a whopping 56% lower than last year. This ain’t good. Low
be a good time to revisit this and fat. Fall is also a great ground uneven and increas- Feed high-quality feed-
imports and high exports have held this market up all summer. We’re starting to
lose some of that. I just can’t pull the trigger yet on long term bullish hopes.
subject. time for producers to build ing risk of livestock injury. stuffs, including forages.
Many of our livestock can up body condition that can Short-lived freeze-thaw cy- One of the many downsides
tolerate temperatures down help animals tolerate sudden cles can make it challenging to rapid temperature fluctu- Trading commodity futures involves substantial risk of loss
to 20-32 F and up to 78 F. drops in temperature. to get into the fields as well. ations is that conditions for and my not be suitable for all investors. The recommendations
Rich Nelson
express opinions of the author. The information they contain is
Allendale Inc.
Outside of this range, ani- When conditions go below What happens when the re- mold to develop may occur, obtained from sources believed reliable, but is in no way guaran-
Allendale Inc.
mals become stressed and freezing and livestock have verse happens, where tem- which leads to a reduction teed. The author may have positions in the markets mentioned
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lose productivity. not had time to acclimatize peratures go from extremely in the quality of feed. Make Opinions, market data, and
recommendations are subject to change at any time.
What Does this Report Mean to Me?
cold to warm? sure to test your hay’s nutri-
Livestock that have accli- tional quality before feeding.
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Q #1
still have a thick haircoat feeds, though, make these
What do you think the price of fats will be in April 2011
and fat deposits that help to changes gradually. This will
Answer: It’s hard to see the forest for the trees here, but peering through the foliage I see $105.00 fats on the horizon for April. Demand is
insulate them from the cold, help animals improve their
which they don’t necessarily body condition.
going to have to kick in though in order to get it.
have during the warm sum- Any pregnant animals
Q #2
mer months. This is when should be fed separately from
Due to the recent break in feeders, would you be holding your fall-weaned
heat stress can take effect, the rest of the herd so they
which can lead to a reduction have access to feed to meet
calves for a while or letting them go?
in dry matter intake, weight their energy requirements.
Answer: What ever happened to the easy questions? This will depend upon your weaning sched-
gain and milk production. When temperatures drop
ule and your available feed supply. I’m long term bullish the feeder market but the “reality” of
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gate the effects of rapid tem-
perature change? One meth- Livestock such as cattle can-
stays sluggish and corn prices don’t moderate, about the only thing you’ve got to hang your hat on
for “higher feeders” is “Hope”. continued on page 34
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