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The cattle feeder’s cost of gain will increase approximately $0.04/lb from corn basis alone.

Some other USDA operations would continue, but many wouldn’t

High priced corn and high priced feeder cattle are making positive break-evens impossible for feeders.

Take Stock of Stalks; Scout Like a Master; Fungicide Timing Matters; Refuge Reminder; It’s Not in One Bag Yet

The Japanese earthquake could have a large effect on U.S. grain and beef exports, but likely will have only a minor effect.

Improving weather conditions allowed sizable feeder cattle movement to resume.

While preventing disease in the cattle herd should always be the top priority, it is not always possible to avoid all illness.

Spring turnout is just around the corner and it should be a good one, given all the rain that has fallen in cattle country this winter.

Rotational grazing extends pasture forage, increases gains.

Use photos to monitor range and pasture conditions.