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The cattle market has moved into uncharted territory. It came as a result of one of the worst droughts in history but how long will the bull market last?

A 15,000-head sustainable beef feeding operation is planned for development by a 6th generation family farming and feeding operation in the Red River Valley near Bathgate, North Dakota.

Last week, a group from Oklahoma visited Florida to learn about cattle and agricultural production in an environment unlike anywhere else in the country.

A softer market for the first time in a month, but its a breather we have all been expecting. Keep an eye on the basis between cash and futures as packers will use it to gain leverage.

USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service is awarding $2.29 million through the National Animal Health Laboratory Network Farm Bill program to advance APHIS’ animal health preparedness.

Negotiated cattle prices fell short of steady on the week, though fundamentals point to further gains in the short-term. Cattle on feed found 4.4% fewer cattle at the bunk, but placements were mildly surprising.

Market economics go beyond supply and demand and other key drivers are becoming increasingly meaningful in the current market environment including adjustments to production capacity.

The updated Seasonal Drought Outlook for the U.S. is painting a grim picture for many drought-plagued areas of the Plains, but forecasters also expect drought to improve in parts of Nebraska and Iowa.

The Missouri Senate on Wednesday backed a plan to amend the state’s foreign land ownership threshold. The bill also includes a provision that would limit foreign countries from acquiring farmland in Missouri by Sept. 1.