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USDA dropped feed usage by 725 million bushels in its August WASDE, and some expect the department to lower feed demand further on Wednesday.

Drought conditions continue to overshadow cattle prices as producers struggle to maintain herds, with many forced to sell off cows and calves.

Rabobank's "U.S. Cattle Market Update” report anticipates that any rebound in fed cattle prices will be countered by higher feed prices

Continued extreme heat, drought, wildfires and higher input costs are keeping farmers and ranchers from growing cattle herds.

This is the lowest cattle inventory since the series began in 1973; meanwhile cattle inventory in feedyards is up 3%.

Listing cattle online is one method of "testing the waters" to get an idea of their value.

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

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

As expected, placements for May were higher, while marketings were 1% higher.

Help for understanding the basics of a grid marketing system for selling finished cattle.

Oklahoma State University market analyst Derrell Peel talks about the growing demand for high-quality beef.

While wheat supplies are still heavy, by 2013 some analysts think wheat prices will reflect the human food market, rather than the animal feed market.

The online cattle buying and selling site has over 30,000 head listed to date.

Rabobank's global research report shows downside price risk short-term with recovery expected by midyear.

In this time of high cattle prices, do you have the capital to buy more cattle?

USDA says it is cooperating with a request from the Commodity Futures Trading Commission for a timeline of events.

Even while the news was still a rumor, cattle futures were down the limit before settling on losses over $2.50/cwt. for the day.

The U.S. cattle on feed inventory totaled 11.5 million head on April 1, 2012.

Livestock producers might get a reprieve in feed costs if the upcoming USDA report corroborates what many expect.

Because of the sharp price pressure on cattle futures ahead of Cattle on Feed report, the negative price reaction should be limited.

Cattle and calves on feed for slaughter market totaled 11.7 million head on March 1, 2012.

U.S. beef producers have started the early stages of herd expansion as beef supplies remain very short

As cattle supplies remain tight and global demand intensifies, profitability for cattle ranchers will continue in the year ahead.

Cattle and calves on feed for slaughter in feedlots with capacity of 1,000 or more head totaled 11.8 million as of Feb. 1.

The fund is an initial step in restoring the confidence of market users following the failure of MF Global.

As cattle supplies remain tight and global demand intensifies, profitability for cattle ranchers will continue in the year ahead.

USDA’s Cattle report indicates that some beef cattle expansion has begun as beef heifer retention increased a modest 1%.

This is the lowest January 1 inventory of all cattle and calves since the 88.1 million on hand in 1952.

Heifers and heifer calves accounted for 4.50 million head, up 6 percent from 2011.

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Cattle-Exchange.com is a new website from Beef Today that's connecting cattle buyers and sellers.

Record cattle prices set the stage for expansion.

As cattle prices reach record levels, investors are starting to take notice as well.

Higher prices anticipated in 2012 with analysts expecting the cattle cycle to post its high in 2013.

Latest report shows 12.1 million head on Dec. 1, 2011.

Now is a good time to add temperament to culling criteria.

Demand for Choice beef leads to tighter supplies and high prices.

Tax concerns for drought-related sales of livestock.

Retaining ownership gives cow-calf producers the chance to learn more about their cattle and receive premiums.

When building a pipe fence, there are many options to consider from used to new.

If you have a $1.20 fed steer and a $1.20 cost of gain, how much can you even afford to pay for the calf?

There are many advantages to be gained by cooperatively feeding and marketing cattle.

Cattle feeders are going to use more corn than previously expected according to USDA’s latest Cattle on Feed report.

This is the second highest October 1 inventory since the series began in 1996.

The cattle market turned lower this morning due in part to a false rumor.

Some feeders holding out for higher prices, which could make feedyard showlists longer next week.

For producers to capture the most value from their calf crop, they need to follow a carefully planned marketing strategy

Market reacts to higher cash cattle trade, says Pro Farmer's Julianne Johnston.

Seven Missouri schools brought 236 students together to learn how to practice proper safety procedures on the farm.

While last week's drop in corn price provided an opportunity to lock in feed needs, that volatility makes planning difficult.