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Cattle numbers are likely to be even tighter next year and in 2013.

Seven Missouri schools brought 236 students together to learn how to practice proper safety procedures on the farm.

Eight percent of respondents indicate they will no longer own cattle in 2012, though this is only a temporary measure.

This is the third highest September 1 inventory since the series began in 1996.

Traders were caught off guard as cattle marketings were above expectations and placements were below expectations in today’s report.

Live cattle futures closed near week ago levels despite nearly $2 lower cash prices in the Central Plains.

Weaker grain and stronger fed prices mean some classes of cattle show profit potential that can be locked in now.

Today’s conversations about sustainability are well founded, but some of the proposed solutions are not.

Some feeders holding out for higher prices, which could make feedyard showlists longer next week.

Lower beef production likely will keep calf prices high through at least 2015.