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Senate approves Biden railway deal to avoid stoppage

December 1, 2022

David Cooper

The Senate voted quickly on Thursday to approve a labor agreement that avoids a major railway work stoppage in the midst of the holiday season and fears of more inflationary triggers. The bipartisan measure was approved by a 80-15 vote.

Progressive Cattle From the Editor: We have no prediction for consumer wallets

May 24, 2022

David Cooper

The list of events that I’ve predicted accurately in my life wouldn’t make me a Las Vegas sage. But in my humble opinion, I’ve got a solid track record.

Cattle price transparency battle hits Capitol Hill

May 13, 2022

David Cooper

The debate over greater price transparency headed to Washington in late April, as both the Senate and House Agriculture committees held hearings on proposed legislation mandating more cash price trade in beef markets.

Oil crisis redux: We are back where we started

March 23, 2022

David Cooper

Every 15 years or so, it happens in this country. A gas shortage or price-gouging event that presses every American with a vehicle into fits of depression, anger and an occasional primal scream.

Price discovery policy marches on at NCBA

February 24, 2022

David Cooper

Producers and state cattle organizations continued work within a key committee of the National Cattleman’s Beef Association to address major points on market transparency and price discovery.

CattleFax forecast: Cattle prices to climb against supply shortages

February 14, 2022

David Cooper

Cattle inventory liquidation over the past three years – to the sum of almost 3 million head – has created a tighter supply of beef cattle going into 2022, and price dynamics will keep paying off for the industry.

CattleFax forecast: Value programs keep fueling demand, growth

February 11, 2022

David Cooper

Even in a pandemic, customers speak with their wallets, and beef producers can’t ignore the results.

See through the red flags of packer expansion

January 25, 2022

David Cooper

The new year greeted beef producers with some peculiar news. The government wants to help you process cattle on the markets.

Easy management, health steps cash in more value

January 25, 2022

David Cooper

Getting the highest value for your calves isn’t just about the things you’re doing right. It’s also based upon what you’re not trying at all.

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