Cattle Market Update – Summer 2025

Why Now is the Time to Invest in Your Herd’s Nutrition

Market Conditions: Cattle Bringing Top Dollar

Cattle markets are on fire. Live cattle futures have hit record highs—around $235/cwt for fed cattle and $342/cwt for feeders. Cash sales in the North are reaching $245–$247/cwt, while Southern sales are holding at $235–$236/cwt.

The reason? Tight supplies. Feedlot inventories have been shrinking for eight months straight, and the number of feeder cattle outside of feedlots is near a 29-year low. That means packers are competing harder for fewer cattle, and every pound you put on your animals is worth more than ever.

Why Nutrition is Your Competitive Edge Right Now

With fewer animals in the system and prices at historic levels, the producers who maximize performance will see the greatest returns. Investing in premium, targeted nutrition isn’t just about animal health—it’s about profit.

That’s where Agri‑Best Feeds uniquely better products shine.  Products designed to give cattle the digestive and metabolic boost they need to turn feed into pounds—and pounds into dollars—more efficiently.  

• For years, SweetPro has been shown to add .4 pounds ADG or more to the calves when SweetPro is fed through the cow.

• A Montana State University study shows that, when simply replacing white salt with Redmond Salt on pairs, the calves improved their ADG by .28 pounds and the cows’ weight gain went up .42 pounds ADG.   

• Introducing Agri-Best Feeds’s newest tub:  Agri-Best Feeds RumenEdge - 200 pound DDGS lick tub to give your cattle high protein and energy while consistently delivering Redmond Conditioner, garlic, and yucca! 

The Four RumenEdge Ingredients & How They Help You Profit

1. Distillers Dried Grains with Solubles (DDGS)

   • Packed with protein and energy to push weight gains without pushing feed costs.

   • Why it matters now: When cattle are bringing over $240/cwt, every added pound from efficient energy conversion boosts your bottom line.

2. Redmond Conditioner

   • Natural mineral blend that buffers rumen pH, binds toxins, and supports nutrient uptake.

   • Why it matters now: Better digestion means better feed conversion—critical when you’re pushing for top carcass weights during high-price markets.

3. Garlic

   • Natural fly repellent and anti-inflammatory, supporting health and comfort in summer heat.

   • Why it matters now: Less stress means better feed intake, so you don’t lose gains during peak market opportunities.

4. Yucca

   • Enhances digestion to help improve nutrient absorption and gut integrity as well as providing powerful anti-inflammatory and detoxifying effects..

   • Why it matters now: A healthier gut means faster finishing, so you can hit the market window while prices are still hot.

Bottom Line for Summer 2025

With historic cattle prices, tight supply, and strong buyer demand, your feed program can be the difference between an average year and a record-breaking one. SweetPro or Agri-Best Feeds RumenEdge along with Redmond Salt delivers the nutritional firepower to help you hit heavier weights, finish cattle faster, and keep them healthy when every pound counts.

📞 Talk to your local Agri‑Best Feeds dealer today to get Agri-Best Feeds products in your feeding program before your next load of cattle hits the scale.