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Improving weather conditions allowed sizable feeder cattle movement to resume.

Cattle on feed and placements higher than last month.

Following the Eastern Livestock failure, state legislators look at ways to offer farmers more protection when selling livestock.

Beef stocks could reach a near-record low of 400 million pounds this winter.

A drop in corn stocks means prices are headed higher. These anticipated unprecedented levels mean more corn in 2011.

Groups seek action on downer/non-ambulatory animals

Breakeven estimates did not change dramatically from previous estimates as weather remains a problem for early February placements.

During the Cattle Industry Convention in Denver, CattleFax reported on the 2011 beef industry outlook.

The margin is still negative for cattle being placed on feed.

Weather will probably be the deciding factor determining when the beef cattle industry will shift from liquidation to expansion.

The headliner of this report is beef replacement heifers, which came in 5% under year-ago.

Cattle feeders are beginning to show less appetite for purchasing feeder cattle at current prices.

Producers seem to be feeling a bit of disbelief when it comes to current cattle markets, worrying about a sense that there is another shoe to fall.

USDA's monthly audit of feedlot activity came in on the bearish side of the average pre-report trade guesses.

The estimate of 2010 red meat and poultry production is raised from last month, reflecting higher production of beef, pork, broilers, and turkey.

See where projected breakevens fall for recently purchased feeder cattle .

While the weather phenomena remains a factor, the Climate Prediction Center isn’t ready to declare drought for 2011.

On the topsy-turvy roller-coaster ride of cattle prices this past year, one thing that most economists agree on is that the cattle industry remains in a strong position going into 2011. Cattle supplies continue to be at their lowest while demand is steady. The one monkey wrench in what could be a great year for cattle producers is high feed costs.

U.S. breeders find new markets for genetics overseas

But hedging breakevens in fat cattle getting difficult given the current price of feeders and grain.

President Obama will sign bill into law

To date, Eastern Livestock Company owes $130 million to 743 sellers in 30 states.

See what five market factors will have the biggest impact on cattle prices

Cattle and calves on feed for slaughter market totaled 11.6 million head on Dec. 1, 2010.

The outlook for 2011 shows potential profits for all segments of the beef industry.

Calf prices will continue to rise until there is sufficient incentive to increase cow-calf production

Washington, D.C. session pulled previous sessions together and had focus on margins.

One of the largest cattle dealers in the country leaves farmers in 30 states empty-handed

Agency orders cut from 250 million gallons to 6.6 million.

Supply-and-demand prospects look good

Debt-to-asset ratio down to 11.3%

Live cattle traded $3.50/cwt higher this week while beef exports remain strong and continue to support a bullish cattle market. 

Declining beef inventories are causing some to wonder how beef production can be maintained.

On Friday, USDA-GIPSA charged Eastern with a number of violations.

If you buy 2011 seed, fertilizer, crop protection or equipment needs, keep this advice in mind.

Investory up 3% while placements in feedlots during October totaled 2.50 million, 1 percent above 2009.

Steps to take if you have sold cattle to Eastern Livestock.

Texas Cattle Feeders Association Tuesday sent this information to its members, which include both buyers and sellers involved with the Eastern Livestock mess.

Fall can be a busy and challenging time for cattlemen.

USDA-GIPSA provides steps to take for producers who have not received payment due from Eastern Livestock Commission.

The study by Informa Economics Inc. showed that the rule would result in job losses of more than 22,800, with an annual drop in gross domestic product by as much as $1.56 billion and an annual loss in tax revenues of $359 million.

Eastern Livestock, LLC., one of the oldest and the biggest cattle order buyers in the U.S., has some $81 million in bad checks.

The following information was released by Purdue University - West Lafayette:It costs a lot more this year to feedmeat animals corn and soybean meal than it did just a few years ago. By the end of 2011, meat eaters will be forking out more money, as well, a Purdue University agricultural economist says.Rising grain prices are pushing feed costs higher for U.S. livestock producers, said Chris Hurt. With feed making up as much as 60 percent of a livestock producer's costs, beef and pork producers are expected to reduce their herd sizes or leave them unchanged next year. Poultry farmers could increase production slightly.

Producers may find additional opportunities to market their calves if they background them before selling them.

Economist says cattle producers can expect to see higher calf prices next year, but not as high as he first estimated earlier this year.

Joe Leathers of the historic 6666 Ranch talks about the ranch's contributions to environmental improvement and sustainability.

Cattle and calves on feed for slaughter market in the United States for feedlots with capacity of 1,000 or more head totaled 10.8 million head on Oct. 1, 2010.