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National Feeder Cattle Summary 01-24-2014

The USDA-AMS LGMN Branch provides a weekly video providing timely market information and quotes pertaining to feeder cattle. The LGMN Branch compiles and disseminates information aiding producers,...

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In The Cattle Markets: Higher Placements Weather Related

USDA-NASS released the monthly Cattle on Feed report on February 22. The number of cattle and calves on feed for slaughter weight in the U.S. for feedlots with capacity of 1,000 head or more totaled...

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Record feeder prices supported by latest data

Last week, the Oklahoma combined auction price for 450-500 lb., Med/Large, No. 1 steers was $237.27/cwt., up 46 percent from one year ago.  The price for 750-800 lb. steers was $187.32 cwt., up 43...

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National Feeder Cattle Summary: All Classes of Feeder Cattle Closed 3.00-7.00...

National Feeder Cattle Summary RECEIPTS:       Auctions        Direct          Video/Internet              Total This Week        142,700         77,100              8,400                       228,200...

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Cattle Outlook: Beef, Fed Cattle, Feeder Cattle, and Cattle Futures All Set...

  Beef prices, fed cattle prices, feeder cattle prices and cattle futures all set new record highs this week. This morning, the boxed beef cutout value for choice carcasses was $248.65/cwt, up $2.58...

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Schwieterman Update 1-15: Firming corn prices could limit meat production...

Corn                                     Estimated Fund Position Trends Short Term: Up                    Net Long Futures and Options: 92837 Long Term: Down              Change: +14000 Overnight...

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Schwieterman Update 1-18: TX Cargill processing plant closing was catalyst...

Corn                                      Estimated Fund Position Trends Short Term: Up                    Net Long Futures and Options: 97837 Long Term: Up                    Change: -7000 Overnight...

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Schwieterman Update 1-24: Feeder cattle futures rebounded along with the fats...

Corn                                     Estimated Fund Position Trends Short Term: Up               Net Long Futures and Options: 57372 Long Term: Up               Change: -7000 Overnight Trade: H -5...

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Schwieterman Update 1-25: Feeder cattle futures saw mostly triple digit gains...

Corn                                     Estimated Fund Position Trends Short Term: Up              Net Long Futures and Options: 61372 Long Term: Up              Change: +4000 Overnight Trade: H -3...

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Bedding Feedlot Cattle in the Winter

To bed or not to bed?” With apologies to William Shakespeare, that is the question on the minds of many feedlot managers as we head into the winter months. Will providing bedding result in enough extra...

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Schwieterman Update 1-31: Soybeans are giving back a big part of yesterday’s...

Corn                                          Estimated Fund Position Trends Short Term: Up                   Net Long Futures and Options: 86634 Long Term: Up                   Change: +11000...

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Schwieterman: Feeder cattle futures closed moderately to sharply higher on...

Corn                                                     Estimated Fund Position Trends – December Contract Short Term:Down         […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry...

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Schwieterman: Feeder cattle futures closed lower, pressured by sharp rise in...

Corn                                                        Estimated Fund Position Trends – December Contract Short Term: Down        […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry...

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Schwieterman: Lower overnight corn values should provide a boost for today’s...

Corn                                                  Estimated Fund Position Trends – December Contract Short Term: Up           […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry...

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First Look at Fall Grazing Prospects

Most of Oklahoma has received some rain in the past 10 days with virtually all parts of the state having received moisture the past 30 days.  Some critically dry areas remain in the western counties...

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Schwieterman Update: Feeder Cattle Markets Rise in the Face of Sharply Higher...

Corn                                                                         Estimated Fund Position […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry...

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National Feeder and Stocker Cattle Report: Compared to Last Week, Feeder...

NO VIDEO THIS WEEK RECEIPTS: Auctions Direct Video/Internet Total This Week 146,300 16,800 32,800 195,900 Last Week 137,800 62,300 48,000 248,100 Last Year 156,800 45,900 6,600 209,300 Compared to last...

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Current Feeder Cattle Prices and the Economics of Stocker Production

The rollback in price between stocker purchase price and feeder sales price, along with overall price level, is the principal determinant of the gross margin, i.e. value of gain, for stocker...

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Cowboy Toolbox: Buy Heifers or Raise Heifers in the Current Market

As cattle producer interest in possible beef herd expansion grows, it is important to recognize what resources are available to guide these investment decisions and to appreciate key variables that...

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In The Cattle Markets: Cattle Basis Levels

Cattle Basis Levels Here are some observations from putting together year-end cattle prices and basis levels. The cash markets below refer to South Dakota, but many patterns would hold for neighboring...

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