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Feeder-Calf Marketing Guide

A resource center by the Angus Beef Bulletin

More return on your investment — that’s the goal of this annual resource. Find insights for raising quality calves, leveraging Angus programs and services, and navigating today’s feeder-calf market. Directories help you connect to seedstock providers, feedlots, auction markets, and the products and services you need.

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Celebrate the Present; Prepare for the Future

Take time to celebrate the current cattle market. Historically strong demand, tight supplies and near-record profitability have combined to create what promises to be one of the longest-lasting periods of prosperity that we have ever experienced in the cattle business. Use the prosperity to prepare for leaner times, which will come.

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National Beef, USPB Reflect on Genetic Premiums

The American Angus Association, National Beef Packing Co., IMI Global and U.S. Premium Beef review successes and challenges with first-of-their-kind grid premiums based on genetic merit data.

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Stockyards Savvy

Even in today’s marketplace, with a bit of tweaking, the prices you get for your calves can be even higher. Here are nine ways to increase your paycheck.

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Market Update with Troy Marshall | Q2 2025

Troy Marshall and Lynsey McAnally chat about current trends in the cattle market, the importance of health and genetics when marketing feeder-calves, the current market for bred females and pairs, recent and upcoming video sales and where the cattle cycle seems to be heading.

H Red meat yield, or the percentage of saleable beef from a carcass, has taken the main stage in an era of record-low cattle numbers and longer feedyard stays for feeder cattle.

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All About The Fat

A look at red meat yield, increased days on feed and quality-beef production.

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Feedlot Finder

Auction Central

November 03, 2025

Common Ground

This summer we have consistently seen a premium of $15-$20 per cwt. on black-hided feeder cattle when compared to non-black cattle of the same weight. CEO Mark McCully looks at what is driving this demand.

The opportunity cost of replacement heifers is something to strongly consider before loading the truck this fall. [Photo by Preston Keres, USDA.]

October 21, 2025

Purchasing Bred Females

With herd rebuilding seemingly delayed another year, there is an opportunity in bred and replacement heifers.

October 21, 2025

Best Practices for Managing Newly Received Feeder Calves

Tips to make the transition from calf origin into the feedlot or backgrounding yard as seamless as possible.

October 07, 2025

The Link

The paradox of simplicity in a complex industry.

David O’Diam, vice president of retail for Certified Angus Beef

October 06, 2025

Consumer Demand and the Power of Quality

At the 2025 Feeding Quality Forum, David O’Diam of Certified Angus Beef addressed the current retail beef environment, highlighting both opportunities and challenges in today’s marketplace.

October 02, 2025

An Unforgiving Land

Means Ranch earns 2025 Certified Angus Beef Sustainability Award.

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