Late fall is a good time to start evaluating the disease status in cattle.

Cattle feeders found softer prices and weaker packer demand as last week progressed, driven in part by declines in CME futures prices.

Seven of America’s top cattle operations were honored for implementing practices that make them true stewards of land, air and water resources.

Despite declines in both cash and futures prices, cattle feeders continue to believe cattle markets show signs of optimism.

Some cow calf producers in the Midwest and Southwest are going into winter with very limited hay supplies and standing forage. While there are alternatives, many are often expensive.

Long term financial success for the beef industry will require fostering market approaches that are consistent with the future direction of the industry, says John Nalivka who supports a CME Beef Cutout contract.