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

Normal precip expected across most of the Corn Belt.

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

Final rule keeps provisions from proposed rule on labeling for each production step and prevents commingling of meat from different origins.

“We are deeply disappointed with this short-sighted action by the USDA,” says Scott George, National Cattlemen’s Beef Association president, after USDA’s rule on mandatory country of origin labeling.

The U.S. tightened country-of-origin labeling provisions to specify where animals are born, raised and slaughtered.

The report showed Placements well above expectations.

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

But warns higher prices could impact purchases.

January pork and beef trade data are illustrative the opportunities & challenges ahead.