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Take advantage of strong cattle prices by implementing a market plan now to stay ahead of drought-forced sell-offs and the fall run.

Producers looking for a simpler route to heterosis often opt to use a composite bull, but composites may trade predictability for simplicity.

Pork exports were up in volume and value, while beef export values for April were the strongest so far this year.

An amendment to the farm bill would mandate on-farm production practices.

The agency plans to retain the current standard.

Currently, cattle movement is limited to shuffling to new pastures, with no major herd sell-offs occurring yet.

Dry conditions continue to challenge farmers and their ability to keep forages growing and productive.

The association commended the passage of the legislation.

Analysts predicted feedyard placements to be lower but April placements totaled 1.52 million, 15 percent below 2011.

With the cookout season in full swing, it’s a good time to take a close look at beef supplies and cattle numbers.