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Cattle on Feed Report: Placements Higher Than Expected

Feedlots placed significantly more cattle on feed than expected last month.

USDA Cattle Reports Negative Compared to Expectations

USDA's Cattle on Feed and Cattle Inventory Reports reflected building supplies.

Beef Stocks Lower Than Expected, Pork Stocks Top Expectations

Report signals beef demand was greater than expected during 'Beef Month.'

Cattle on Feed Report: Price-Negative Reaction

Cattle futures softened as all categories came in higher than expected.

MarketWatch: Cash Cattle Continue to Close Gap With Year-Ago

Our MarketWatch table features monthly and quarterly price outlooks, along with weekly prices for a wide range of ag markets.

Pro Farmer's After the Bell: Cattle Surge

Corn ended the day near its lows, while cattle closed high-range.

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NWS Winter Outlook: Cool and Wet Across Southern Plains

Forecast calls for above-normal temps west of the Rockies, with cooler-than-normal temps from the Gulf region to the southern edge of the Midwest.

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Purdue Economist: From 'Grain Era' to 'Livestock Era'

Purdue University ag economist Chris Hurt says we have exited the 'Grain Era' and are ushered into a multi-year 'Livestock Era.'

Placements the Key in Cattle on Feed Report

Range of guesses wide for Placements, but all expect the figure above year-ago levels.

CattleFax Warns of Additional Beef Packing Plant Closures

But says profitability from the producer side is rebuilding industry.

National Beef Announces Plan to Close California Plant

Last day for production is early April, 2014.

Cattle Inventory Report To Reflect Beef Heifer Retention

Report expected to show all cattle and calves at 98.6% of year-ago.

Cattle on Feed Report Expectations: How Tight is Key

Report expected to show On Feed and Placements below year-ago.

10-year Anniversary of USDA's BSE Announcement

Cattle industry has since seen a long recovery.

APHIS Proposes Plan to Allow Beef Imports From Brazil

USDA says safeguards in place to guard against FMD.

Cattle Futures Firm at Week's End

Key will be if futures find followthrough next week.

Cargill to Label Finely Textured Beef

Says consumers desire labeling and believe the product is safe.

COF Report: Slightly Friendly

Report showed On Feed at 92% of year-ago.

Beef Exports Rise in August, Pork Stable

Beef exports were bolsters by a resurgence of shipments to Taiwan.

Tighter Supplies Support Cattle Futures

Audio cattle commentary from Julianne Johnston.

Cattle on Feed Report: Bullish

The report showed ON Feed and Placements below expectations.

Tyson Notifies Producers Of Plan to Ban Cattle Fed Beta Agonists

Merck says benefits and safety of Zilmax are "well documented."

FSA Announces Additional Help for Livestock Producers Due to Drought

Further assistance made through grazing or haying CRP.

Drought Monitor Reflects Expansion Across Iowa

The drought areas of Iowa increased by eight percentage points from last week.

Cattle on Feed Report to Reflect Smaller Supplies

Report expected to show all categories below year-ago levels.

Drought Outlook: Further Improvement for Eastern Edge of Drought Area

But a large drought footprint will remain in place across the western states.

First-Half Cow Slaughter Could Be Largest Since 1996

As a result, beef supplies will be reduced for several years.

Drought Monitor Reflects Slight Nationwide Improvement

Still reflects more than half of continuous U.S. covered by drought.

Sunday's NWS 6-10 Day: Cool and Wet Across Bulk of Corn Belt

Forecast raises concerns about planting delays.

Drought Monitor Reflects Slight Drought Improvement

While drought improved in many areas, the Southern Plains saw slight expansion.

Traders Preparing for Cattle on Feed Report

Traders look for On Feed to come in below year-ago levels.

Extended Outlook Warm Across Plains and Southern Corn Belt

Seasonal Drought Outlook calls for some drought improvement across areas of the Plains.

Drought Monitor: Drought Worsens Across Texas

Texas moves backwards, with 12.88% of the state covered by exceptional drought.

NWS 6-10 Day: Warmth to Return to Western Corn Belt

Normal precip expected across most of the Corn Belt.

NWS 6-10 Day: More Favorable Conditions for Midwest Planting

Forecast calls for below-normal precip for bulk of Corn Belt.

Further Drought Improvement Noted Across Midwest

Drought Monitor reflects 60.21% of the nation still covered by some form of drought.

NWS 6-10 Day Calls for Warmer Temps Across Corn Belt

Drier conditions expected in the western Corn Belt, while wet condition to continue in the eastern Belt.

NWS 6-10 Day Features Below-Normal Precip Entering Western Corn Belt

Cooler-than-usual conditions to linger into month's end.

Cattle on Feed Report: Placements Serve as 'Read' For Report

All categories seen below year-ago levels.

Extended Outlook Warm Across Plains and Midwest

Seasonal Drought Outlook a broken record for Southern Plains.

Drought Monitor Reflects Further Drought Improvement

But a majority of the country is still covered by some form of drought.

USDA: Near-Term Precip Key for Rebuilding Cattle Herds

Rains the next two months set the stage for grazing season.

One-Third of U.S. Drought-Free

Drought monitor notes that 34.96% of contiguous U.S. is drought-free -- little changed from last week.

Martell: Snow and Cold Threatens Spring Planting, Benefits High Plains Wheat Area

Meteorologist Gail Martell provides her weather insight.

Traders Expect Sharp Reduction in Cattle Numbers

Cattle on Feed Report is expected to show On Feed at 93.5% of year-ago levels.

Extended Weather Outlooks Signals Improved Moisture for Central and Eastern Corn Belt

But western Corn Belt not included in forecast for above-normal precip.

Martell: Wet and Cold Pattern to Persist Across Midwest

Temps expected to be 10 to 15 degrees below normal over the near-term.

NASS Suspends Certain Reports Due to Sequestration

July Cattle Report is on the list...

Attache Sees 25% Increase in U.S. Beef Exports to Japan

But warns higher prices could impact purchases.

Martell: Heartland Drought Resolving in a Stormy Winter

Meteorologist Gail Martell provides her weather insight.