CattlePulse is a monthly update from Virginia Farm Bureau on the Virginia feeder cattle markets, the national trends that affect them and stories of cattle producers across the commonwealth.

In this month’s episode of CattlePulse, host Elijah Griles sits down with Dr. Josh Maples from Mississippi State University to unpack the July Cattle Inventory report and explore what it means for producers. With feeder cattle futures hitting all-time highs, Elijah and Dr. Maples discuss actionable strategies cow-calf producers can consider to manage price risk.

Want to get in touch? Contact Elijah at 804-290-1713 or elijah.griles@vafb.com.

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New Year's Reflections – CattlePulse

In this month’s episode of CattlePulse, host Elijah Griles looks back at 2025’s price trends and breaks down what they could mean for Virginia herds in 2026. He also dives into the worsening drought conditions and highlights the month of January's low prices.We want to hear from you!Have a question or a topic you'd like us to cover in a future episode? Email Elijah at elijah.griles@vafb.com.

1. New Year's Reflections 09:29
2. 'Tis the Season for Seasonal Trends? 11:05
3. Beef Imports & Market Mayhem 13:01
4. Demand vs. Dollars 11:02
5. Where Are The Calves Coming From? 09:19