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Rains Make Little Dent to Drought in Southern Plains

But near-term outlook is promising for meaningful rains in the Southern Plains.

Disasters Create Disease Challenges

From floods to droughts, 2011’s weather extremes can create unexpected health problems in your cattle herd.

Corn Market Struggles to Find Equilibrium

Recent sharp drops in corn prices may cause some pain for producers, but end users benefit. This is how the free market should and does work, says Jerry Gulke.

Survey Reveals Drought Impact on Texas Ranchers

Eight percent of respondents indicate they will no longer own cattle in 2012, though this is only a temporary measure.

Next Drought Victim: 2012 Wheat Crop?

With farmers from Kansas to Texas saying they’ve never seen it drier, it looks like 2012 runs the risk of being another short crop year.

Beef Today Report: Feeder Market to Tighten Up Later this Year

Drought forcing cattle to market could mean a lighter fall run at higher prices later this year.

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Texas Agricultural Drought Losses Reach Record $5.2 billion

The drought losses have reached record levels mainly due to farmers failing to cash in crops during times of high commodity prices.

Beef Production Down; More Cattle, Just Less of Them

Drought brought higher placements, but WASDE expects carcass weights to drop.