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Cattle futures gain amid market turmoil

Beef Magazine

Fertilizer and fuel costs climbing into spring planting season as Middle East tensions disrupt supply chains—grain and livestock producers should lock in input prices now and plan accordingly. Cotton growers facing persistent margin pressure from high inputs and interest costs. Cattle futures firming on lighter slaughter, but watch that feedlot backlog.

Auctions

Four major livestock auctions across the heartland same day, Mar 25: Humeston IA, Athens GA, Sidney MT, and Vienna MO. Cattle operators should scout locations that match their region—Midwest feeders may lean toward Humeston or Vienna, while rangeland operations in the Northern Plains and Southeast have Sidney and Athens. Check which auction fits your typical buyer network before you plan to move cattle.

Market Prices

Livestock as of 03/24/2026 (USDA daily)

Grants & Funding

$50 million available for disaster repairs to community facilities—nonprofits, tribes, and public bodies may cover 75% of project costs. Check if your local co-op, community center, or ag infrastructure qualifies; applications close soon through your state Rural Housing Service office.

Recent USDA Awards

Lincoln County grabbed $191M for watershed work—biggest payout this round. If you're in the West dealing with erosion or water infrastructure, check if your county's included. Texas cotton growers should also note the $8M boll weevil eradication funding still flowing; that's active money for a real cost.

Subsidy Payments

$16.2 billion in farm subsidies flowed nationally last year, with top payments concentrated in Iowa, Illinois, Nebraska, and Minnesota—mostly corn and soybean operations. Check where your county ranked; row-crop heavy areas likely pulled significantly more than livestock or specialty farms in your region.

Drought Status

Drought conditions across the High Plains and Southwest may push you into FSA's Livestock Forage Disaster Program eligibility—check if your county hit 40% intensity this week. Irrigators in the Midwest should monitor soil moisture now; some areas running 2-3 weeks ahead on water demand. Know your county's status before mid-July to lock in any assistance timeline.

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