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One of the big differences between corn and corn distillers grains is the starch content.

The CME Group announced more changes that include discounting live cattle futures at a delivery location and revising quality grade specifications.

Authorities in eastern Colorado are offering a reward for help finding the person responsible for shooting and killing cattle.

USDA’s monthly Cattle on Feed report was pegged at 10.4 million head on July 1, 1% above last year’s total.

Cattle feeders are walking a tight rope as fed cattle prices continue to decline.

Missing from the slate of late July USDA cattle reports was the July Cattle report which would have provided an indication of continued herd rebuilding, heifer retention and the size of the 2016 calf crop.

Texas A&M Beef Cattle Short Course attracts record attendance.

The effect of shade had no significant effect on body temperature or performance for cattle fed Zilmax or in the control group.

Feeding cost of gain is expected to drop for the remainder of 2016. Small net returns could be on the horizon for cattle finishers. Where are feeder cattle prices headed? Does it pay to retain ownership?

Where do we go from here? After a rough ride so far this year, one can only imagine what lies ahead for feeder cattle prices the rest of 2016.