Feeder cattle market: Forward contracts hit new level as cattle prices hold firm

The feeder market is continuing its run of strong prices, with grids holding firm at 2022 levels and forward contract prices going up to accommodate the cattle prices…Read More

Eric Barker, 20/07/2026

Online cattle sale bloodline claims being found-out, with rejection rates as high as 30pc

After a new verification system was introduced earlier this month, there’s been a significant rejection rate against claims made by vendors using online cattle marketing platform AuctionsPlus about bloodlines represented in commercial cattle listings…Read More

Jon Condon, 19/07/2026

Feedgrain Focus: Offshore heat kicks local market

Prices have jumped in response to Russia’s shipping problems and the heat-hit Europe crop, and Australian consumers are facing some competition on wheat as well as barley…Read More

Liz Wells, 20/07/2026

Full list of cattle transaction levy review meetings to be held across Australia

WA cattle producers are encouraged to register for upcoming face-to-face consultation meetings as part of the national Cattle Transaction Levy Review. Published here is the full list of 27 remaining town hall meetings being between tomorrow and the end of August. ..Read More

Beef Central, 20/07/2026

Marble High Wagyu Sale 2026: Celebrating excellence in Australian genetics

Marble High brings together the combined offering of four of Australia’s leading Fullblood Wagyu seedstock programs: Arubial Wagyu, Sahara Park Wagyu, HP Wagyu and Macquarie Wagyu. Rather than showcasing a single stud, the upcoming Marble High Sale offers commercial and stud breeders the opportunity to access proven genetics from four highly regarded breeding programs in one place…Read More

Sponsored Content, 20/07/2026

Zoetis’ planned acquisition of Neogen attracts ACCC scrutiny

The ACCC says the proposed acquisition of Neogen Genomics by Zoetis Holdings would combine the two largest suppliers of genomic testing services for cattle in Australia, and the merger will be subjected to an in-depth phase two assessment…Read More

Beef Central, 20/07/2026

Last call for entries in Angus northern feedlot & carcase trial

There’s a little over a week left for entries in the inaugural Angus Australia/Teys Northern feedlot and carcase trial. The 120-day competition to be fed at Teys Condamine feedlot will recognise top-performing teams across feedlot performance, carcase quality and eating quality, with classes for 100pc, 75pc, and 50pc Angus content. ..Read More

Beef Central, 20/07/2026

Decision-making tools for producers in drought

When a drought hits, the pressure to sell stock fast is real. But sell too many, or sell the wrong ones, or not planning for the recovery, and you’re setting yourself up for a slower, harder rebuild…Read More

Beef Central, 07/07/2026

Wagga sale 20 July 2026: Numbers surge to 3640; lighter feeders lose ground

Numbers lifted to 3640 at Wagga this morning as paddocks begin to dry out after recent wet weather. Lighter feeders were cheaper in price, while some heavier descriptions were firm to dearer ..Read More

Leann Dax, 20/07/2026

Online offering surges to 17,265 head, pushing lighter steers and heifers lower   

  CATTLE listings lifted sharply this week, rising 29pc to 17,265 head – the largest offering seen since the NSW drought fuelled turnoff period in late April when yardings peaked..Read More

Beef Central, 17/07/2026

SE Asia Report: El Nino moves from forecast to fact as the region starts pricing it in

NOAA has declared an El Nino, formed in June and tipped to strengthen into 2027, and across Indonesia, Thailand and the Philippines governments have moved from watching to spending | A dry year’s feed and disease stress lands on the part of the Indonesian trade already squeezed between a capped feedlot price and dearer Australian cattle | Manila is building home-grown foot-and-mouth and swine fever vaccine capability…Read More

Dr Michael Patching, 17/07/2026

Smithfield feedlot purchase sees Hughes/Shaw alliance rapidly expand

Settlement has been reached this afternoon for the sale of the Shearer Smith family’s large Smithfield feedlot located near Proston in Queensland’s South Burnett region…Read More

Jon Condon, 17/07/2026

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