2017 Cattle Market Price Graphs Through Year End

[SupremeFarms]

2017 Cattle Market Price Graphs.  If you enjoy the graphs I post, but have some recommendations on how I can improve them; please let me know.  I will be starting the 2018 graphs next week.

[k-289]

Lets do a 5 year graph - maybe > >

[r3020]

Thanks. Keep up the good work. Holstein thing is getting sad again.

[SupremeFarms]

Thanks for the recommendation!

[SupremeFarms]

It is unfortunate that the Holstein price has not recovered.  The wider spread appears to be the new normal.  I hope the spread does not increase.  

I read an article some time ago (I think I posted a link to it on this website.) about the meat quality of Holsteins vs. other breeds.  I was surprised as to how comparable the meat was.  I do not know how much additional cost the packers incur over the larger frame size, but I suspect that the Holsteins may be some of the most profitable animals for them.

[r3020]

Their meat quality is excellent because they are on a full feed of grain from the time they are born until they reach 1400 -1600 lbs. Marbling is excellent.