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Consumer demand has continued to push the beef markets to new levels.

The beef market continues to reach new heights.

Pastures are in better condition this summer than anytime in past 10 years, that’s a good sign for herd rebuilding.

Pasture values are increasing at a faster rate than cropland. The trend could continue with on-going profitability in the cattle market.

Possible record corn crops are a good sign for beef producers.

U.S. beef prices are up 74% since 2009 to the highest on record, after a seven-year decline in the herd left the fewest cattle in at least six decades.

Beef prices are at all time highs, but the dairy industry could hold the key to stabilizing the cattle market.

The cattle futures market looks bright.

Corbitt Wall with USDA Market News gives the weekly Stocker and Feeder Cattle Summary for the week ending June 6.

While higher cattle prices may make ag producers more aware of thieves, authorities don’t believe it will result in more theft.