CattlePulse

Elijah Griles
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CattlePulse

We cover economics, market trends and stories about Virginia's cattle industry from across the Commonwealth.CattlePulse is the home for regular market updates about Virginia feeder cattle sales, timely and relevant production advancements, and interviews with producers and industry professionals.  

  1. JAN 6

    Prices Rise As The Ball Drops

    On this episode, Elijah explores the price rally that has feeder cattle surging to ring in the new year. He also reviews the trends of 2024 and unpacks what they could mean for 2025. Update: Starting February 10th, CattlePulse episodes will be released on the second Monday of the month. Do you have questions, comments or suggestions for Elijah? Contact him at 804-290-1713 or elijah.griles@vafb.com.

    10 min

  2. 11/30/2024

    USDA Pauses Mexican Feeder Cattle Imports

    On this episode, Elijah unpacks the implications of the detection of the parasitic New World Screwworm fly in a Mexican cow. He also visits with Shenandoah County cattle feeder Nathaniel Dirting. For those in need of assistance or wanting to donate in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene please visit: Virginia Cattlemen's Association Relief Fund Virginia Farm Relief Fund Virginia Cooperative Extension Hurricane Helene Resource Page Do you have questions, comments or suggestions for Elijah? Contact him at 804-290-1713 or elijah.griles@vafb.com.

    15 min

  3. 11/04/2024

    Remembering Dr. Ike Eller

    On this episode, Elijah talks with Dr. Scott Greiner about the legacy of renowned Virginia Tech and Extension Animal Scientist, Dr. Ike Eller. Elijah also breaks down the heifers on feed number and McDonald's new chicken Big Mac. For those in need of assistance or wanting to donate in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene please visit: Virginia Cattlemen's Association Relief Fund Virginia Farm Relief Fund Virginia Cooperative Extension Hurricane Helene Resource Page Do you have questions, comments or suggestions for Elijah? Contact him at 804-290-1713 or elijah.griles@vafb.com.

    16 min

  4. 10/04/2024

    Out Of The Furnace And Into The Fire

    On this episode, Elijah talks with Shenandoah County cattleman, Chuck French. He also unpacks the hidden effects of feeder heifer imports from Mexico on U.S. herd expansion. Do you have questions, comments or suggestions for Elijah? Contact him at 804-290-1713 or elijah.griles@vafb.com.

    14 min

  5. 09/03/2024

    What Goes Up, Must Come Down?

    On this episode, Elijah talks with Chris Frazier from Farm Credit of the Virginias about the future of interest rates. He also explores the impacts of record high retail beef prices and high numbers of cattle on feed on the feeder cattle futures market. Do you have questions, comments or suggestions for Elijah? Contact him at 804-290-1713 or elijah.griles@vafb.com.

    14 min

  6. 08/02/2024

    New Virginia Verified Meat Certification

    This month’s episode unpacks the new Virginia Verified Meat certification with Jake Tabor from Virginia Farm Bureau Governmental Relations. It also explores factors contributing to the collapse in the feeder cattle futures market. For questions on the Virginia Verified Meat certification, email Jake at jake.tabor@vafb.com. Do you have questions, comments or suggestions for Elijah? Contact us at 804-290-1713 or elijah.griles@vafb.com.

    18 min

  7. 07/02/2024

    Virginia Quality Assured Price Premiums

    This month’s episode explores a surprising June Cattle on Feed report and interviews Dr. John Currin of the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine. He details price premiums available from the Virginia Quality Assured program. Visit https://vacattlemen.org/marketing/ for more information. Do you have questions, comments or suggestions for Elijah? Contact us at 804-290-1713 or elijah.griles@vafb.com.

    15 min

  8. 06/03/2024

    Is Beef For Dinner?

    This month’s episode details national beef demand expectations as summer grilling season arrives, regional feeder steer price comparisons, and another new Virginia monthly average price record. Do you have questions, comments or suggestions for Elijah? Contact us at 804-290-1713 or elijah.griles@vafb.com.

    11 min
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We cover economics, market trends and stories about Virginia's cattle industry from across the Commonwealth.CattlePulse is the home for regular market updates about Virginia feeder cattle sales, timely and relevant production advancements, and interviews with producers and industry professionals.  

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  • Creator
    Elijah Griles
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2025
  • Episodes
    20
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2024 Virginia Farm Bureau
  • Show Website
    CattlePulse

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