Target will lower prices on at least 5,000 frequently shopped products across its assortment ranging from meat to diapers, as it looks to attract budget-stretched customers.

BEIJING, May 18 (Reuters) - Cases of bird flu have been confirmed among wild fowl in western China, the agriculture ministry said on Saturday, as concerns grow over a U.S. outbreak infecting cattle herds.

Shorter production and processing schedules have produced the desired effect for packers – a rally in wholesale beef markets. Feeders gain more marketing leverage.

Reid Weiland makes investments and sets outcomes for his farmland that pay back with environmental, yield and long-term metrics.

USDA reports 47% of pasture and range conditions are in good to excellent health, compared to just 34% a year ago. Pasture and range conditions rated poor and very poor is down 9% from last year.

Wholesale beef prices staged an impressive rally this week, leading the cash and futures markets higher. Packers’ marketing leverage remains elusive.