Livestock and Grain Markets, Prices & Futures
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Latest News from Markets
Beef producers can compete at the meat case by changing breeding, management and marketing.
Hedging in a break-even remains elusive, so cattle feeders are using strategies to leave upside potential open.
A commercial rancher has switched from a pounds-only philosophy to one that includes quality.
Last week’s corn price decline helped bring down break-evens for cattle feeders, but feeder prices remain strong.
Meanwhile placements in feedlots during May totaled 1.81 million, 11 percent below 2010.
While the decline catches many off guard, a continued rally in corn prices keeps feeder breakevens in the red.
Placements in feedlots during April totaled 1.80 million, 10 percent above 2010.