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Traders were caught off guard as cattle marketings were above expectations and placements were below expectations in today’s report.

Live cattle futures closed near week ago levels despite nearly $2 lower cash prices in the Central Plains.

Weaker grain and stronger fed prices mean some classes of cattle show profit potential that can be locked in now.

Proposal would mandate what some in industry already do

Hedging in a break-even remains elusive, so cattle feeders are using strategies to leave upside potential open.

Recent high heat and humidity have caused considerable loss of life among cattle and not just in feedyards.

Wheat gone bad? Use it as alternative animal feed.

A commercial rancher has switched from a pounds-only philosophy to one that includes quality.

Last week’s corn price decline helped bring down break-evens for cattle feeders, but feeder prices remain strong.

in 2010, U.S. beef exports reached a value of more than $4 billion - the highest level on record.