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

Cattle futures climbed for the first time in three days on signs of increasing demand from U.S. meat processors.

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

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

All categories seen below year-ago levels.

Seasonal Drought Outlook a broken record for Southern Plains.

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

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

This should help cattle futures to rebound next week.

Meteorologist Gail Martell provides her weather insight.