The September Feed Outlook report shows the 2024-25 U.S. coarse grains supply is relatively unchanged. This month’s outlook is for marginally higher supplies and slightly tighter stocks.

As we near the feedlot fall run and cow-calf producers market their calves at the highest prices received to date, every additional pound of gain has greater profit potential.

The August Feed Outlook report shows the 2024-25 U.S. coarse grain production forecast is lowered by 1.1 million tons to 396.4 million. Despite a 1% decline in harvested corn area, yield gains boost corn production prospects by 47 million bushels.

The July Feed Outlook report shows an increase to U.S. corn production to lift the 2024-25 feed grain supply projection. The supply forecast is 449.9 million metric tons this month, up 2.1 million metric tons from the June WASDE forecast.

Curious George. Yes, the little monkey from children’s books who was rescued by “The Man in the Yellow Hat.” That is what kids at school liked to call me – and no, it wasn’t because I was always getting into trouble but because when your last name is George that is where the creativity of kindergartners ends.

The June Feed Outlook report shows global coarse grains production forecast is lower for 2024-25. The 2024-25 U.S. corn crop has moved forward and is largely completed.

Feedlot operators tap into their hard-earned instincts almost every minute of every day. Most also lean into data and information. When critical decisions need to be made, it can be difficult to choose the right lane. Should instinct or data guide the thinking, or is there an overlap? If they’re both valuable, how do producers find their appropriate balance?