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The impact of corn and soybean acres on feed costs

A livestock economist says the expected shift to more corn acres is good news for cattle producers. Josh Maples is with Mississippi State University. “Corn, of course, as a primary input for the feeding sector and for all cattle producers, plentiful supplies of corn... Read More.

Cattle futures lower ahead of On Feed numbers

At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were lower ahead of the USDA’s On Feed numbers, despite sharply higher cash business.  April live cattle closed $1.52 lower at $206.85 and June lives closed $2.25 lower at $202.77.  April feeder cattle closed $3.47... Read More.

Cattle futures up ahead of On Feed numbers

At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were up waiting on direct business and ahead of Friday’s On Feed numbers from the USDA.  April lives closed $1.65 higher at $208.47 and June lives closed $2.17 higher at $205.02.  April feeder cattle closed... Read More.

Ag economist previews upcoming Cattle on Feed report

An ag economist says he’s monitoring the total number of cattle on feed in the USDA report this week. Charley Martinez is with the University of Tennessee. “We started the year thinking about record production in the first quarter,” he says.  “So to see... Read More.

Gaining cattle feed efficiencies

Feed makes up about three-quarters of the operating cost for most cattle producers. Dr. Meredith Harrison with precision livestock technology company C-Lock says cow-calf and feedlot operations can improve margins by doing more than maximizing output. “But when you start to measure feed intake,... Read More.

Cattle futures up ahead of Friday’s On Feed report

At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were higher, waiting on the rest of the week’s direct business to develop and Friday’s On Feed report from the USDA.  February live cattle closed $1.05 higher at $201.10 and April lives closed $.95 higher... Read More.

Despite fall drought, cattle producer says feed supplies good

A central Illinois cattle producer says his hay supplies are holding up through the winter. Chase Brown, who raises Hereford cattle in Macon County, tells Brownfield, “We had a pretty good year making hay, putting up good quality hay.”  He says, “Our cows, they’re... Read More.