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Early week fed cattle sales were steady at $95 to $100 per cwt., and $150 dressed. Friday, however, saw one major jump in and buy a few thousand cattle at $105, $5 higher than last week.

Making certain your cows, heifers, and bulls are receiving the minerals that they require is one of the chores that can be easily overlooked during the busy summer season.

Consumers first saw beef supply disruptions in March when the shutdown of food service shifted demand to the retail grocery side where supply chain bottlenecks and a surge in demand resulted in temporary shortages.

Light cash trade continued with a wide price range. Two of the major packers were active in the market, with one actively making an effort to support prices.

R-CALF USA has asked President Trump and House and Senate leaders to conduct a review the beef supply chain and consider “whether a physical and geographical restructuring of the meatpacking industry is required.”

Most pharmaceutical labels recommend storing products at a temperature between 35 degrees and 45 degrees Fahrenheit.

“The concept of sustainability that will be tested the next few years concerns economic security. Our U.S. public debt has become unsustainable, an issue that must be addressed.”

“A lot of folks think we should mandate with a law—a federal LAW, mind you, because those always work out so well—that more feeders sell in the cash market. But tying feeders’ hands like this isn’t the answer.”

Misinformation floating around about the Beef Checkoff in recent weeks has producers seeking answers to questions about the state of our industry. Greg Hanes, CBB CEO provides some key information.

The President made a broad statement Tuesday about cattle imports, asking USDA Secretary Sonny Perdue to look into terminating bringing in cattle from other countries. However, a decision could come with consequences.