Kenny Burdine

Extension Livestock Economist, University of Kentucky Department of Agricultural Economics.

[Brownfield Ag News @brownfield]

What's it going to take to expand the U.S. cow herd?

@KYCattleEcon tells @BRNAgNews_MG it comes down to the "Three Ps":

✅ Profitability ✅ Pasture & feed availability ✅ Patience

But... drought concerns, high costs, and valuable replacement heifers still create challenges.

[Meghan Grebner @BRNAgNews_MG]

It's always good to see @KYCattleEcon

Check out this week's episode. It's a good one! 💥

[Brownfield Ag News @brownfield]

Don't call it expansion just yet --

@KYCattleEcon tells @BRNAgNews_MG any growth in beef cow numbers is more likely to come from producers keeping cows longer, not retaining more heifers.

Link to the full episode is here ➡️ https://t.co/6NFdNYORwJ

Reports drop at 3pm ET/2pm CT

[Meghan Grebner @BRNAgNews_MG]

Cattle prices took a huge hit this week.

We talk all things markets and preview next week's #Cattle #OnFeed report and #CattleInventory numbers with @KYCattleEcon

Watch here ⏬

[Brownfield Ag News @brownfield]

Right now, in the cow-calf sector, profit margins are sky-high, but interest rates are also up, making borrowing more expensive.

In our latest #WLMU - @KYCattleEcon tells @BRNAgNews_MG building up working capital can be a smart move.

#FarmFinance #Cattle #AgGrowth #WLMU

[Meghan Grebner @BRNAgNews_MG]

A great discussion with @KYCattleEcon this week.

Check it out ⬇️

[Kenny Burdine @KYCattleEcon]

@JDSHELBURNE Great song, great band, great town!

[Kenny Burdine @KYCattleEcon]

Huge win! Let's get one more!

[Kentucky Baseball @UKBaseball]

VICTORY, KENTUCKY!!!!!!

[Meghan Grebner @BRNAgNews_MG]

No big reports this week, but we take a deep dive into the markets, demand indicators, and risk management with @KYCattleEcon

Check it out ⤵️

[Brownfield Ag News @brownfield]

Placements drop 7% in latest Cattle on Feed report | Weekly Livestock Market Update

@BRNAgNews_MG and @KYCattleEcon have the details in our latest #WLMU

Latest episode here: https://t.co/krChKAHVjq

[Brownfield Ag News @brownfield]

This week @BRNAgNews_MG and @KYCattleEcon recap this week in the #markets, the Quarterly #HogsandPigs report, and preview next week's Prospective Plantings report.

Check out our latest episode 👇

https://t.co/yEHxLsUbb8

[Brownfield Ag News @brownfield]

In our latest #WLMU, @BRNAgNews_MG and @KYCattleEcon talk about the latest #Cattle on Feed report, #livestock slaughter, and @USDA's price outlook for 2026

Check out our latest episode 👇

https://t.co/gC2F0ZQRpo

[Kenny Burdine @KYCattleEcon]

@BenBrownMU That's awesome! I always enjoy getting to see former students at my Extension programs!

[Meghan Grebner @BRNAgNews_MG]

Placements decline, marketings increase in our latest #OnFeed report from the USDA

We talk about that and more with @KYCattleEcon in our latest #TopStory @brownfield https://t.co/Ge2g3uxo5g

#agnews #cattle #OnFeed

[Brownfield Ag News @brownfield]

Cattle placements were down 5% in the latest #OnFeed report from @USDA

@BRNAgNews_MG and @KYCattleEcon break down the data in our latest #WLMU

Check it out 🔽

https://t.co/X9qIp6T6jB

[Brownfield Ag News @brownfield]

In our latest #WLMU, @BRNAgNews_MG and @KYCattleEcon discuss the latest #Cattle #OnFeed data, preview next week’s Quarterly Hogs and Pigs report, and talk #demand and #trade

Check it out 👇🏼

https://t.co/9LDV8AsEqS

[Brownfield Ag News @brownfield]

VIDEO: @BRNAgNews_MG and @KYCattleEcon dig into the #Cattle on Feed data from the USDA, recent trends and more on this week's Weekly Livestock Market Update. #WLMU

➡️Watch now: https://t.co/2NpGsUOpcX

[Brownfield Ag News @brownfield]

VIDEO: @BRNAgNews_MG and @KYCattleEcon discuss #cattle, the need for protective measures in #trading, and the lessons that can be learned from market volatility.

➡️Watch now: https://t.co/5iXw0zJ34Q

[Kenny Burdine @KYCattleEcon]

@ParkerBaneSeed @erschwenke Thanks @erschwenke and feel free to reach out @ParkerBaneSeed I'd be glad to talk with you.

[University of Kentucky Martin-Gatton CAFE @UKAgriculture]

The 2025 Kentucky Beef Conference is set to return Oct. 21 with a robust agenda designed to equip producers with the tools and insights needed to navigate today’s evolving beef industry.

Learn more >> https://t.co/5HIcn6bXCT