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Schwieterman: Live Cattle Futures Show Some Strength, Corn Exports To Receive Boost From Mexico

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:40:16 GMT

The US Dollar Index fell to a new low for the move on Monday, but posted an outside week higher on the charts. It will be interesting to see if we get any follow through strength in the Dollar next week.

Idaho Cattle On Feed Up 2 Percent

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:37:03 GMT

Cattle and calves on feed for the slaughter market in Idaho from feedlots with a capacity of 1,000 or more head on November 1, 2009 totaled 210,000 head, according to the National Agricultural Statistics Service.

Boneless Cow Beef & Beef Trimmings - Afternoon

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:15:00 GMT

LM_XB401 Des Moines, IA Fri, Nov 20, 2009 USDA Market News NATIONAL

Beef Carcass Price Equivalent

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:15:00 GMT

NW_LS410 Des Moines, IA Fri, Nov 20, 2009 USDA Market News USDA BEEF CARCASS PRICE EQUIVALENT INDEX VALUE

Imported Beef Trade Report

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:06:00 GMT

NW_LS421 Des Moines, IA Fri, Nov 20, 2009 USDA Market News IMPORT BEEF TRADE Compared to Last Week:

Cutter Cow Cutout & Boxed Cow Beef Cuts - Afternoon

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:04:00 GMT

LM_XB405 Des Moines, IA Fri, Nov 20, 2009 USDA Market News NATIONAL

Beef and Pork Variety Meats Report

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:04:00 GMT

NW_LS440 Des Moines, IA Fri, Nov 20, 2009 USDA Market News USDA BY-PRODUCT PRICE REPORT - FOB CENTRAL U.S. BASIS Carlot Basis - Dollars/hundredweight

Tallow, Proteins & Hides Report

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:04:00 GMT

NW_LS442 Des Moines, IA Fri, Nov 20, 2009 USDA Market News USDA TALLOW, PROTEIN, AND HIDE REPORT - FOB CENTRAL U.S. Dollars/hundredweight (unless otherwise

By-Product Drop Value

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:04:00 GMT

NW_LS441 Des Moines, IA Fri, Nov 20, 2009 USDA Market News USDA BY-PRODUCT DROP VALUE (STEER) The hide and offal value from a typical slaughter

Boneless Cow Beef & Trimmings - Negotiated Sales

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:04:00 GMT

LM_XB460 Des Moines, IA Fri, Nov 20, 2009 USDA Market News NATIONAL

Boneless Cow Beef & Trimmings - Formulated Sales

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:04:00 GMT

LM_XB450 Des Moines, IA Fri Nov 20, 2009 USDA Market News NATIONAL

Boxed Beef Cutout & Cuts - Negotiated Sales

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:04:00 GMT

LM_XB459 Des Moines, IA Fri, Nov 20, 2009 USDA Market News NATIONAL

Cutter Cow Cutout & Boxed Cow Beef Cuts

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:04:00 GMT

LM_XB461 Des Moines, IA Fri, Nov 20, 2009 USDA Market News NATIONAL

By-Products Drop Value Cow Variety Meats

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:04:00 GMT

NW_LS444 Des Moines, IA Fri, Nov 20, 2009 USDA Market News WEEKLY USDA BY-PRODUCT DROP VALUE (COW) The hide and offal value from a typical

Cutter Cow Cutout And Boxed Cow Beef Cuts - Afternoon

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:01:00 GMT

LM_XB405 Des Moines, IA Fri, Nov 20, 2009 USDA Market News NATIONAL

Boneless Processing Beef And Beef Trimmings - Afternoon

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:01:00 GMT

LM_XB401 Des Moines, IA Fri, Nov 20, 2009 USDA Market News NATIONAL

USDA Carlot Meat 4:00 Summary

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:01:00 GMT

NW_LS851 Des Moines, IA Fri Nov 20, 2009 USDA Market News USDA Carlot Meat 4:00 Summary, Compared to Previous Day Prices in dollars per hundredweight,

West Coast Cow Carcass

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:01:00 GMT

NW_LS400 Des Moines, IA Fri, Nov 20, 2009 USDA Market News WEEKLY CAF WEST COAST COW AND BULL

The CattleBoard: Boxed Beef Hits 10-Day Low, Corn Continues To Fall

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:58:46 GMT

CME Livestock Review: Hogs Rally On Short-Covering, Fund Buys

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:52:45 GMT

Chicago Mercantile Exchange hogs closed higher Friday on short-covering, fund buying and buy stops.

Texas Cattle On Feed Up 1 Percent

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:26:32 GMT

Cattle and calves on feed for slaughter market in Texas feedlots with capacity of 1,000 head or more totaled 2.73 million head on November 1, up 1 percent from a year ago. According to the monthly report released by the Texas Field Office, the estimate was up 5 percent from the October 1 level.

Oklahoma Cattle On Feed Up 17 Percent

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:18:51 GMT

The inventory of cattle on feed was 375 thousand head in Oklahoma on November 1, 2009, for feedlots with capacity of 1,000 or more head, up 6 percent from the previous month and up 17 percent from November 1, 2008.

Kansas Cattle On Feed Up 4 Percent

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:10:37 GMT

The number of cattle on feed on November 1, 2009 in Kansas feedlots with 1,000 head or more capacity totaled 2.33 million head, up 4 percent from a year ago and up 5 percent from October 1, 2009.

Iowa Cattle On Feed Up 2 Percent

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:48:37 GMT

There were 1,235,000 cattle on feed for the slaughter market in all feedlots in Iowa on November 1, 2009, up 3 percent from October 1, 2009 and up 2 percent from November 1, 2008.

Nebraska Cattle On Feed Up 4 Percent

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:42:37 GMT

Nebraska feedlots, with capacities of 1,000 or more head, contained 2.4 million cattle on feed on November 1, according to USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service, Nebraska Field Office.

Colorado Cattle On Feed Up 8 Percent

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:34:07 GMT

The number of cattle and calves on feed for the slaughter market in Colorado feedlots with a capacity of 1,000 head or larger was estimated at 1,040,000 head as of November 1, 2009.

Cattle Outlook: Lower Retail Beef Prices, Neutral COF Report

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:22:09 GMT

Beef and veal exports for September were 20 percent below a year earlier. The biggest decline by country was South Korea, Vietnam and Mexico. Beef imports in September were down 4.7 percent from a year earlier.

U.S. Cattle On Feed Up 1 Percent

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:53:19 GMT

Cattle and calves on feed for slaughter market in the United States for feedlots with capacity of 1,000 or more head totaled 11.1 million head on November 1, 2009.

Estimated Weekly Meat Production Under Federal Inspection

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:14:00 GMT

SJ_LS712 **Correction on Hog data** St Joseph, MO

Upscale McDonald's Brings European Style To NYC

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:11:59 GMT

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Boneless Cow Beef & Beef Trimmings - Morning

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:14:00 GMT

LM_XB400 Des Moines, IA Fri, Nov 20, 2009 USDA Market News NATIONAL

Boxed Beef - Morning

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:04:00 GMT

LM_XB402 Des Moines, IA Fri, Nov 20, 2009 USDA Market News NATIONAL

Cutter Cow Cutout & Boxed Cow Beef Cuts - Morning

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:04:00 GMT

LM_XB404 Des Moines, IA Fri, Nov 20, 2009 USDA Market News NATIONAL

Cutter Cow Cutout And Boxed Cow Beef Cuts - Morning

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:01:00 GMT

LM_XB404 Des Moines, IA Fri, Nov 20, 2009 USDA Market News NATIONAL

Morning Farm Prices

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:43:00 GMT

SJ_LS830 St. Joseph, MO Fri Nov 20, 2009 USDA-MO Dept Ag Market News MORNING FARM PRICES: The St. Joseph, MO

Ground Beef Prices By Month (2008 vs. 2009)

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:49:47 GMT

Ground beef prices down 21 cents from last year.

CME Livestock Outlook: Mainly Firm Hogs As Shorts Cover

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:40:09 GMT

A generally firm Chicago Mercantile Exchange hogs open is possible Friday on potential short-covering ahead of the weekend, said analysts and brokers.

Retail Pork Prices: Bacon Up; Pork Chops Down

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:31:09 GMT

Retail prices for bacon, chops, hams, other, etc. Includes highs, lows, averages and charts.

U.S. Hog Slaughter By State

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:14:35 GMT

U.S. hog slaughter in October down 426,700 head from last year. Iowa down 78,300 head; Illinois down 132,400 head.

Cornbelt Update

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:10:30 GMT

Cornbelt Update is a weekly summary of news from Extension, government, and other attributable sources, focused on marketing, farm management, and other issues that are of interest to Midwestern farm owners and operators.

Morning Livestock Summary

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:07:00 GMT

WA_LS700 Washington DC Fri Nov 20, 2009 USDA Market News MORNING LIVESTOCK

U.S. Calf Slaughter By State

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:04:45 GMT

U.S. calf slaughter in October down 12,000 head from last year. Texas up 3,300 head; Illinois down 4,500 head.

Allendale Early Calls: Corn Lower On Weak Demand, Beef To Bottom Out

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:02:35 GMT

The story in this cattle market is clear. We all know beef demand will bottom and improve at some point in the future. The arguments come on both “the when of the rebound” and “strength level of the rebound”.

U.S. Cattle Slaughter By State

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:57:03 GMT

U.S. cattle slaughter in October down 103,500 head from last year. Kansas down 24,600; Texas down 40,700.

Schwieterman: A Reversal Lower In Overnight Corn Prices Could Aid Feeder Cattle Recovery

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:55:27 GMT

Feeder cattle were supported by the live futures on Thursday, but just managed to hold their head above water, posting very modest gains. Cash trade continues to hold near recent levels, and appear capable of showing some index improvement over the next few days.

U.S. Red Meat Production By State

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:49:44 GMT

Red meat production down 138.2 million pounds from last year. Texas down 29.2 mp.

BeefTalk: With Every Ear Tag, There Should Be A Cow Attached

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:39:49 GMT

At a recent meeting, the only item on the agenda was to determine what to print on next year's ear tags. What made the meeting exciting were the new tags the printing was going on.

Boneless Cow Beef & Beef Trimmings - Afternoon

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 22:15:00 GMT

LM_XB401 Des Moines, IA Thu, Nov 19, 2009 USDA Market News NATIONAL

Beef Carcass Price Equivalent

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 22:15:00 GMT

NW_LS410 Des Moines, IA Thu, Nov 19, 2009 USDA Market News USDA BEEF CARCASS PRICE EQUIVALENT INDEX VALUE

Cattle Breeds: "I Am Angus" Comes to RFD-TV

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 22:06:31 GMT

The American Angus Association is launching into nationwide television broadcasting with the airing of its first, hour-long program this coming January.

Cutter Cow Cutout & Boxed Cow Beef Cuts - Afternoon

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 22:04:00 GMT

LM_XB405 Des Moines, IA Thu, Nov 19, 2009 USDA Market News NATIONAL

Beef and Pork Variety Meats Report

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 22:04:00 GMT

NW_LS440 Des Moines, IA Thu, Nov 19, 2009 USDA Market News USDA BY-PRODUCT PRICE REPORT - FOB CENTRAL U.S. BASIS Carlot Basis - Dollars/hundredweight

Tallow, Proteins & Hides Report

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 22:04:00 GMT

NW_LS442 Des Moines, IA Thu, Nov 19, 2009 USDA Market News USDA TALLOW, PROTEIN, AND HIDE REPORT - FOB CENTRAL U.S. Dollars/hundredweight (unless otherwise

By-Product Drop Value

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 22:04:00 GMT

NW_LS441 Des Moines, IA Thu, Nov 19, 2009 USDA Market News USDA BY-PRODUCT DROP VALUE (STEER) The hide and offal value from a typical slaughter

Cutter Cow Cutout And Boxed Cow Beef Cuts - Afternoon

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 22:01:00 GMT

LM_XB405 Des Moines, IA Thu, Nov 19, 2009 USDA Market News NATIONAL

Boneless Processing Beef And Beef Trimmings - Afternoon

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 22:01:00 GMT

LM_XB401 Des Moines, IA Thu, Nov 19, 2009 USDA Market News NATIONAL

USDA Carlot Meat 4:00 Summary

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 22:01:00 GMT

NW_LS851 Des Moines, IA Thu Nov 19, 2009 USDA Market News USDA Carlot Meat 4:00 Summary, Compared to Previous Day Prices in dollars per hundredweight,

The CattleBoard: Feeder Cattle At Year's Low, Choice/Select Spread Down

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 21:49:13 GMT

CME Livestock Review: Most Cattle Up; Pork Complex Mostly Weak

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 20:48:47 GMT

A late round of position-squaring by local traders Thursday allowed the Chicago Mercantile Exchange pit-traded live cattle market to end mostly higher.

Boneless Cow Beef & Beef Trimmings - Morning

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:14:00 GMT

LM_XB400 Des Moines, IA Thu, Nov 19, 2009 USDA Market News NATIONAL

Morning Farm Prices

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:13:00 GMT

SJ_LS830 St. Joseph, MO Thu Nov 19, 2009 USDA-MO Dept Ag Market News MORNING FARM PRICES: In St. Joseph, MO,

Boxed Beef - Morning

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:04:00 GMT

LM_XB402 Des Moines, IA Thu, Nov 19, 2009 USDA Market News NATIONAL

Cutter Cow Cutout & Boxed Cow Beef Cuts - Morning

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:04:00 GMT

LM_XB404 Des Moines, IA Thu, Nov 19, 2009 USDA Market News NATIONAL

Cutter Cow Cutout And Boxed Cow Beef Cuts - Morning

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:01:00 GMT

LM_XB404 Des Moines, IA Thu, Nov 19, 2009 USDA Market News NATIONAL

Retail Beef Prices: Ground Beef Up; Sirloin Steak Down

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:37:50 GMT

Retail beef prices for 17 items. Includes reports with charts, highs, lows & averages.

CAB: Easy Economical Appetizers For Holiday Entertaining

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:12:25 GMT

Tis the season of thankfulness and giving. Most want to give the best they can, despite challenging economic times. It’s the perfect time to give from the heart and cook up something special to share with family and friends. This

CME Livestock Outlook: Lean Hogs Seen Weaker; Cattle Firmer

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 14:43:35 GMT

Chicago Mercantile Exchange pit-traded lean hog futures Thursday are expected to open weaker in most contracts, pressured by a steep drop in wholesale pork prices Wednesday.

Allendale Early Calls: Cash Cattle Trades $2 Lower, Corn Selling At Day's End

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 14:20:57 GMT

This morning’s news that cash cattle traded steady to $2 lower in Nebraska set the tone for the day. That will reinvigorate the talk of steady to $1 lower action for the live based action later this week.

Schwieterman: Live Cattle Futures Post Heavy Losses, Corn Starts Day Under Pressure

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 14:09:22 GMT

Live cattle futures posted moderate to heavy losses on Wednesday, in spite of the widening choice select spread and the largest beef movement day in more than 5 months. Weak cash trade that began in the north and filtered into southern trade provided the selling.

Morning Livestock Summary

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 14:07:00 GMT

WA_LS700 Washington, DC Thu Nov 19, 2009 USDA Market News MORNING LIVESTOCK SUMMARY

U.S. Beef Exports: Past 10-Weeks Have Been Pretty Darn Good

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 13:56:36 GMT

Net sales of 9,100 MT were primarily for Mexico (1,800 MT), Japan (1,700 MT), Canada (1,700 MT), South Korea (1,400 MT), Vietnam (1,200 MT), and Taiwan (700 MT). Net sales of 2,900 MT for delivery in 2010 were mainly for Hong Kong (1,800 MT), South Korea (600 MT), Taiwan (400 MT), and the Philippines (100 MT). Exports of 10,600 MT were mainly to Mexico (3,100 MT), Canada (1,700 MT), Japan (1,500 MT), Vietnam (1,500 MT), and South Korea (1,300 MT).

Carl’s Jr. Launches The Six Dollar Cheeseburger For $2.79

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 13:39:25 GMT

Carl’s Jr.® launched The Six Dollar Cheeseburger™, adding more fuel to the fire in the premium burger wars. Selling for just $2.79, the Six Dollar Cheeseburger is nearly twice as big as the McDonald’s Quarter Pounder® with Cheese, for a lot less money.

Beef Board: Second National VealMadeEasy.com Sweepstakes Winner From California

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 13:28:03 GMT

The beef checkoff is pleased to announce the winner of its “Summer Grilling Giveaway” sweepstakes is Samantha Daleo of California.

USDA Exports: Corn & Wheat Down, Soybeans Up, Beef Sales To Mexico

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 13:25:59 GMT

Net sales of 362,400 metric tons were down 12 percent from the previous week and 13 percent from the prior 4-week average.

The CattleBoard: Feeder Cattle Drops To 27-Day Low, Corn Stays At 4.02

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 22:18:33 GMT

Boneless Cow Beef & Beef Trimmings - Afternoon

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 22:15:00 GMT

LM_XB401 Des Moines, IA Wed, Nov 18, 2009 USDA Market News NATIONAL

Beef Carcass Price Equivalent

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 22:15:00 GMT

NW_LS410 Des Moines, IA Wed, Nov 18, 2009 USDA Market News USDA BEEF CARCASS PRICE EQUIVALENT INDEX VALUE

Imported Beef Trade Report

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 22:06:00 GMT

NW_LS421 Des Moines, IA Wed, Nov 18, 2009 USDA Market News IMPORT BEEF TRADE Compared to Last Week:

Cutter Cow Cutout & Boxed Cow Beef Cuts - Afternoon

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 22:04:00 GMT

LM_XB405 Des Moines, IA Wed, Nov 18, 2009 USDA Market News NATIONAL

Beef and Pork Variety Meats Report

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 22:04:00 GMT

NW_LS440 Des Moines, IA Wed, Nov 18, 2009 USDA Market News USDA BY-PRODUCT PRICE REPORT - FOB CENTRAL U.S. BASIS Carlot Basis - Dollars/hundredweight

Tallow, Proteins & Hides Report

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 22:04:00 GMT

NW_LS442 Des Moines, IA Wed, Nov 18, 2009 USDA Market News USDA TALLOW, PROTEIN, AND HIDE REPORT - FOB CENTRAL U.S. Dollars/hundredweight (unless otherwise

By-Product Drop Value

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 22:04:00 GMT

NW_LS441 Des Moines, IA Wed, Nov 18, 2009 USDA Market News USDA BY-PRODUCT DROP VALUE (STEER) The hide and offal value from a typical slaughter

Cutter Cow Cutout And Boxed Cow Beef Cuts - Afternoon

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 22:01:00 GMT

LM_XB405 Des Moines, IA Wed, Nov 18, 2009 USDA Market News NATIONAL

Boneless Processing Beef And Beef Trimmings - Afternoon

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 22:01:00 GMT

LM_XB401 Des Moines, IA Wed, Nov 18, 2009 USDA Market News NATIONAL

USDA Carlot Meat 4:00 Summary

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 22:01:00 GMT

NW_LS851 Des Moines, IA Wed Nov 18, 2009 USDA Market News USDA Carlot Meat 4:00 Summary, Compared to Previous Day Prices in dollars per hundredweight,

CME Livestock Review: Cattle Complex Dips; Hogs Mixed

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 20:39:11 GMT

Chicago Mercantile Exchange pit-traded live cattle and feeder futures prices Wednesday ended lower amid widespread long liquidation.

Nebraska Company Says It's Recovered Recalled Beef

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 20:00:09 GMT

A Nebraska company says it has recovered the 90 pounds of ground beef listed in a federal recall report because of possible E. coli contamination.

American Angus Association: Delgates Elect Board Members, Conduct Business

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 19:22:16 GMT

American Angus Association® delegates elected five members to its Board of Directors Monday, Nov. 16 at the 126th Annual Convention of Delegates in Louisville, Ky.

Boneless Cow Beef & Beef Trimmings - Morning

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 17:14:00 GMT

LM_XB400 Des Moines, IA Wed, Nov 18, 2009 USDA Market News NATIONAL

Morning Farm Prices

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 17:13:00 GMT

SJ_LS830 St. Joseph, MO Wed Nov 18, 2009 USDA-MO Dept Ag Market News MORNING FARM PRICES: In St. Joseph, MO,

Boxed Beef - Morning

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 17:04:00 GMT

LM_XB402 Des Moines, IA Wed, Nov 18, 2009 USDA Market News NATIONAL

Cutter Cow Cutout & Boxed Cow Beef Cuts - Morning

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 17:04:00 GMT

LM_XB404 Des Moines, IA Wed, Nov 18, 2009 USDA Market News NATIONAL

Cutter Cow Cutout And Boxed Cow Beef Cuts - Morning

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 17:01:00 GMT

LM_XB404 Des Moines, IA Wed, Nov 18, 2009 USDA Market News NATIONAL

CME Livestock Outlook: Hogs Seen Mixed; Cattle Weaker

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 14:39:21 GMT

Chicago Mercantile Exchange pit-traded lean hog futures Wednesday are expected to open mixed with the front months seen firm but the deferred contracts flat to lower.

Allendale Early Calls: Beef Exports Lower Than Last Year, Corn Futures Lower On Strong Dollar

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 14:27:22 GMT

While the pork based export news was good, yesterday we noted the numbers were not great for beef. Beef exports have now run lower than last year for three months in a row. The other issue we have in front of us is Friday’s Cattle on Feed report.

Schwieterman: New Buying Moves Live Cattle Futures Higher, Corn Up On Outside Market Support

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 14:10:57 GMT

Live cattle futures closed moderately higher on Tuesday, as new buying in the market took over in the second half of the session. Open interest was up over 7,800 contracts for the day, a huge boost in activity. Asking prices remain firm, with the south still looking for a rebound into the $86-$87 level.

Morning Livestock Summary

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 14:07:00 GMT

WA_LS700 Washington, DC Wed Nov 18, 2009 USDA Market News MORNING

Nebraska Firm Recalls Fresh Ground Beef Products Due To Possible E. coli O157:H7 Contamination

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 13:12:57 GMT

November 17, 2009 - Fairbury Steaks, Inc. a Fairbury, Neb., establishment, is recalling approximately 90 pounds of fresh ground beef products that may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7, the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today.

Utah Firm Recalls Assorted Meat & Poultry Products Produced Without Inspection

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 13:08:43 GMT

Thrive Foods, a Lindon, Utah, establishment, is recalling approximately 3,790 pounds of assorted meat and poultry products because they were produced without the benefit of federal inspection, the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today.

Boneless Cow Beef & Beef Trimmings - Afternoon

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 22:15:00 GMT

LM_XB401 Des Moines, IA Tue, Nov 17, 2009 USDA Market News NATIONAL

Beef Carcass Price Equivalent

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 22:15:00 GMT

NW_LS410 Des Moines, IA Tue, Nov 17, 2009 USDA Market News USDA BEEF CARCASS PRICE EQUIVALENT INDEX VALUE

The CattleBoard: Daily Drop Posts 27-Day High, Choice/Select Spread Narrows

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 22:11:26 GMT

Cutter Cow Cutout & Boxed Cow Beef Cuts - Afternoon

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 22:04:00 GMT

LM_XB405 Des Moines, IA Tue, Nov 17, 2009 USDA Market News NATIONAL

Beef and Pork Variety Meats Report

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 22:04:00 GMT

NW_LS440 Des Moines, IA Tue, Nov 17, 2009 USDA Market News USDA BY-PRODUCT PRICE REPORT - FOB CENTRAL U.S. BASIS Carlot Basis - Dollars/hundredweight

Tallow, Proteins & Hides Report

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 22:04:00 GMT

NW_LS442 Des Moines, IA Tue, Nov 17, 2009 USDA Market News USDA TALLOW, PROTEIN, AND HIDE REPORT - FOB CENTRAL U.S. Dollars/hundredweight (unless otherwise

By-Product Drop Value

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 22:04:00 GMT

NW_LS441 Des Moines, IA Tue, Nov 17, 2009 USDA Market News USDA BY-PRODUCT DROP VALUE (STEER) The hide and offal value from a typical slaughter

Cutter Cow Cutout And Boxed Cow Beef Cuts - Afternoon

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 22:01:00 GMT

LM_XB405 Des Moines, IA Tue, Nov 17, 2009 USDA Market News NATIONAL

Boneless Processing Beef And Beef Trimmings - Afternoon

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 22:01:00 GMT

LM_XB401 Des Moines, IA Tue, Nov 17, 2009 USDA Market News NATIONAL

USDA Carlot Meat 4:00 Summary

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 22:01:00 GMT

NW_LS851 Des Moines, IA Tue Nov 17, 2009 USDA Market News USDA Carlot Meat 4:00 Summary, Compared to Previous Day Prices in dollars per hundredweight,

CME Livestock Review: Pork Complex Rallies; Cattle Also Gain

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 21:00:03 GMT

Chicago Mercantile Exchange pit-traded lean hog futures closed mostly higher after rallying on a turnaround in the pork price outlook and aided by tripped buy stops late in the session.

NCBA Leaders To Address Key Issues As NCBA's Cattlemen To Cattlemen Goes Live December 1

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 20:07:40 GMT

Addressing issues important to all beef producers, four National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) leaders will take live questions from viewers Tuesday, Dec. 1 on NCBA’s Cattlemen to Cattlemen.

U.S. Beef Imports From Australia Up 43%

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 19:44:45 GMT

Court Reinstates $5M Award In Beef Jerky Dispute

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 19:09:55 GMT

A Wisconsin appeals court has reinstated a $5 million damage award in a family feud involving one of the world's largest beef jerky companies.

Boneless Cow Beef & Beef Trimmings - Morning

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 17:15:00 GMT

LM_XB400 Des Moines, IA Tue, Nov 17, 2009 USDA Market News NATIONAL

Morning Farm Prices

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 17:13:00 GMT

SJ_LS830 St. Joseph, MO Tue Nov 17, 2009 USDA-MO Dept Ag Market News MORNING FARM PRICES: IN St. Joseph, MO,

Canadian Livestock Prices and Slaughter Figures

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 17:10:00 GMT

WA_LS718 Des Moines, IA Tue, Nov 17, 2009 USDA Market News Canadian Livestock Prices and Federal Inspected Slaughter Figures Info for Week Ending

Boxed Beef - Morning

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 17:04:00 GMT

LM_XB402 Des Moines, IA Tue, Nov 17, 2009 USDA Market News NATIONAL

Cutter Cow Cutout & Boxed Cow Beef Cuts - Morning

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 17:04:00 GMT

LM_XB404 Des Moines, IA Tue, Nov 17, 2009 USDA Market News NATIONAL

Cutter Cow Cutout And Boxed Cow Beef Cuts - Morning

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 17:01:00 GMT

LM_XB404 Des Moines, IA Tue, Nov 17, 2009 USDA Market News NATIONAL

Beef Board: Baxter Black Joins The Food Fight

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 16:58:33 GMT

Cowboy poet, humorist and beef producer Baxter Black speaks out with a “Give Thanks” Public Service Announcement (PSA) as part of your checkoff’s five-day Food Fight campaign for the beef industry.

U.S. Beef Exports By Country (Aug. vs. Sep.)

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 15:52:52 GMT

Top 5 Countries: 1. Mexico; 2. Canada; 3. Japan; 4. Vietnam; 5. Hong Kong.

Strong Sales To Asian Markets Help Boost Total Beef Exports

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 15:22:49 GMT

Total U.S. beef exports are expected to be 1.825 billion pounds in 2009, a 3-percent decline from last year.

U.S. Beef Imports By Country (Aug. vs. Sep.)

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 15:06:03 GMT

Monthly imports drop 12.5%. Australia, Canada & New Zealand down. Argentina, Costa Rica & Honduras up.

CME Livestock Outlook: Hogs Seen Lower; Cattle Mixed

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 14:49:21 GMT

Chicago Mercantile Exchange lean hog futures Tuesday are expected to open modestly lower, pressured by flat to mostly weaker cash calls and a cautious outlook for hog prices the balance of the week.

Allendale Early Calls: Cattle Higher, Corn Moves Up On Rain In The Midwest

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 14:21:17 GMT

Rain, outside markets, option open interest and ethanol prices are all reasons for a move higher today. To start off, the rain is the first and most obvious factor we can look at today. Areas of MO, southern IA, IL and IN are getting rains they definitely do not need.

Schwieterman: Feeder Cattle Futures Post New Contract Lows, Corn Down Overnight On Stronger Dollar

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 14:09:54 GMT

Feeder cattle futures posted new contract lows everywhere except the soon to expire November contract on Monday. Sharply higher corn values were the key to the sell off, and losses of .10-.30 were considered minimal considering the extent of the corn rally.

Cattle Analyzer: Beef Prices, Cattle Weights, Commitments Of Traders

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 14:07:42 GMT

Cattle traded over $86 for two weeks and then dropped off a cliff to $83.80. Beef production, cattle slaughter & weights down. Beef loads back up to normal after two light weeks. You could see boxed beef go up $1 based on the beef/pork spread. Open interest dropped for the first time in weeks. Long/Short spread widened. Exports were down this week but have generally been pretty good. Cattle on feed report released on Friday.

Morning Livestock Summary

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 14:07:00 GMT

WA_LS700 Washington, DC Tue Nov 17, 2009 USDA Market

The Crib Sheet: Cattle Trade Predicted Down

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 13:54:01 GMT

Cattle industry predicts trade at $83.63; Cattle Trade Predictor: $82.76.

Small Ag Organizes To Amend Senate Bill

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 13:34:29 GMT

Small and sustainable agriculture advocates are urging the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee to make significant changes to the FDA Food Safety Modernization Act, S. 510, during markup this week.

USMEF: September Pork Exports Regain Momentum, Beef Exports Struggling

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 13:12:19 GMT

September pork plus pork variety meat exports reached nearly 154,000 metric tons (339.5 million pounds) valued at $347.8 million, the highest volume since April 2009, according to statistics released by USDA and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation.

The CattleBoard: Choice/Select Spread Hits 27-Day High, Corn At 10-Day High

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 22:23:20 GMT

Boneless Cow Beef & Beef Trimmings - Afternoon

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 22:15:00 GMT

LM_XB401 Des Moines, IA Mon, Nov 16, 2009 USDA Market News NATIONAL

Beef Carcass Price Equivalent

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 22:15:00 GMT

NW_LS410 Des Moines, IA Mon, Nov 16, 2009 USDA Market News USDA BEEF CARCASS PRICE EQUIVALENT INDEX VALUE

Cutter Cow Cutout & Boxed Cow Beef Cuts - Afternoon

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 22:05:00 GMT

LM_XB405 Des Moines, IA Mon, Nov 16, 2009 USDA Market News NATIONAL

Beef and Pork Variety Meats Report

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 22:04:00 GMT

NW_LS440 Des Moines, IA Mon, Nov 16, 2009 USDA Market News USDA BY-PRODUCT PRICE REPORT - FOB CENTRAL U.S. BASIS Carlot Basis - Dollars/hundredweight

Tallow, Proteins & Hides Report

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 22:04:00 GMT

NW_LS442 ***CORRECTION ON HEAVY NATIVE STEER HIDES*** Des Moines, IA Mon, Nov 16, 2009 USDA Market News USDA TALLOW, PROTEIN, AND HIDE REPORT

By-Product Drop Value

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 22:04:00 GMT

NW_LS441 Des Moines, IA Mon, Nov 16, 2009 USDA Market News USDA BY-PRODUCT DROP VALUE (STEER) The hide and offal value from a typical slaughter

Cutter Cow Cutout And Boxed Cow Beef Cuts - Afternoon

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 22:01:00 GMT

LM_XB405 Des Moines, IA Mon, Nov 16, 2009 USDA Market News NATIONAL

Boneless Processing Beef And Beef Trimmings - Afternoon

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 22:01:00 GMT

LM_XB401 Des Moines, IA Mon, Nov 16, 2009 USDA Market News NATIONAL

USDA Carlot Meat 4:00 Summary

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 22:01:00 GMT

NW_LS851 Des Moines, IA Mon Nov 16, 2009 USDA Market News USDA Carlot Meat 4:00 Summary, Compared to Previous Day Prices in dollars per hundredweight,

VAN Report: Beef Loads - Select Cuts Set 10 Day Low

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 21:27:19 GMT

Select Cuts: 54 down 11 from Friday. Ten day low 54, ten day high 73.

BBPC Spread: Boxed Beef vs. Pork Cutout

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 21:18:51 GMT

Boxed beef and pork cutout up today. Spread widens to 82.74.

Cattle Trader's Scorecard: 59.88% (Beef & Trade Down)

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 21:10:54 GMT

Boxed beef prices: 139.94; Cattle trade: 83.80.

My Beef Checkoff: November News - Beef Edition

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 20:52:44 GMT

Jeff Clausen, Cattlemens’ Beef Board member and feedlot operator from Carson, Iowa, recently spoke with Cattlenetwork’s Chuck Jolley about his involvement in the beef industry.

U.S. Beef Exports: Shipments & Sales Down

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 20:47:51 GMT

Year-to-date beef exports down 9.5%.

Boneless Cow Beef & Beef Trimmings - Morning

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 17:15:00 GMT

LM_XB400 Des Moines, IA Mon, Nov 16, 2009 USDA Market News NATIONAL

Morning Farm Prices

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 17:13:00 GMT

SJ_LS830 St. Joseph, MO Mon Nov 16, 2009 USDA-MO Dept Ag Market News MORNING FARM PRICES: IN St. Joseph, MO,

Imported Meat & Poultry

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 17:10:00 GMT

WA_LS421 Washington, DC Mon, Nov 16, 2009 USDA Market News Imported Meat and Poultry passed for entry in the United States by Country Countries

Boxed Beef - Morning

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 17:04:00 GMT

LM_XB402 Des Moines, IA Mon, Nov 16, 2009 USDA Market News NATIONAL

Cutter Cow Cutout & Boxed Cow Beef Cuts - Morning

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 17:04:00 GMT

LM_XB404 Des Moines, IA Mon, Nov 16, 2009 USDA Market News NATIONAL

Comprehensive Boxed Beef Cutout

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 17:04:00 GMT

LM_XB463 Des Moines, IA November 16, 2009 USDA Market News NATIONAL COMPREHENSIVE BOXED BEEF

Cutter Cow Cutout And Boxed Cow Beef Cuts - Morning

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 17:01:00 GMT

LM_XB404 Des Moines, IA Mon, Nov 16, 2009 USDA Market News NATIONAL

Boxed Beef Cuts - Branded Product

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 15:44:00 GMT

LM_XB452 Des Moines, IA Mon, Nov 16, 2009 USDA Market News NATIONAL

Boxed Beef Cuts - Formulated Sales

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 15:44:00 GMT

LM_XB454 Des Moines, IA Mon, Nov 16, 2009 USDA Market News NATIONAL

Boxed Beef Cuts - USDA Prime Product

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 15:44:00 GMT

LM_XB456 Des Moines, IA Mon, Nov 16, 2009 USDA Market News NATIONAL

Boxed Beef Cuts - Ungraded Product

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 15:44:00 GMT

LM_XB462 Des Moines, IA Mon, Nov 16, 2009 USDA Market News NATIONAL

Steer & Heifer Estimated Grading Percent Report

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 15:43:00 GMT

NW_LS196 Des Moines, Iowa Mon Nov 16, 2009 USDA Market News USDA NATIONAL STEER

Schwieterman: Cattle Trades Lower, Corn Up On Weak Dollar

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 14:18:33 GMT

At the moment we are back to a trading situation where a weak Dollar results in strength in just about everything else. The corn was firm overnight, but hasn’t pushed through any of the recent highs.

Meat Production Board: Beef, Pork, Calf & Veal, Lamb & Mutton

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 14:14:23 GMT

Interactive business report tracking all aspects of meat production. Includes charts, highs, lows & averages for 10 week, 27 week & this year. Please send your questions/comments to Rob@CattleNetwork.com.

Chart: Boxed Beef Prices Weekly Average

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 14:08:55 GMT

Beef prices drop $1.55 from the week prior.

Morning Livestock Summary

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 14:07:00 GMT

WA_LS700 Washington DC Mon Nov 16, 2009 USDA Market News MORNING LIVESTOCK

Chart: Boxed Beef Weekly Load Count

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 14:02:41 GMT

Load count rebounds after 2 pretty slow weeks.

Beef Production Report: Lower Cattle Slaughter, Weights

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 13:39:35 GMT

Year-to-date beef production down 3.1%; Cattle Slaughter down 4.1%.

Taiwanese Protest Imports Of US Beef

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 13:20:43 GMT

Thousands of Taiwanese have taken to the streets to protest a government decision to lift a six-year ban on imports of some kinds of U.S. beef.

Cattle Market Notes: Fed Prices Stumble, Soft Beef Prices

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:31:17 GMT

After two weeks of working higher and then a steady move last week, fed cattle prices tumbled this week on soft boxed beef prices and lack of demand. For the most part prices retreated about $3 across major feeding regions.

Schwieterman: Cash Cattle Down, Corn Holds Gains

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 00:52:23 GMT

We had the November supply and demand report this week. It wasn’t particularly interesting as it didn’t hold any major surprises. Corn production was cut and soybean production was increased. Corn exports were cut and soybean exports were increased.

Boneless Cow Beef & Beef Trimmings - Afternoon

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 22:15:00 GMT

LM_XB401 Des Moines, IA Fri, Nov 13, 2009 USDA Market News NATIONAL

Beef Carcass Price Equivalent

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 22:15:00 GMT

NW_LS410 Des Moines, IA Fri, Nov 13, 2009 USDA Market News USDA BEEF CARCASS PRICE EQUIVALENT INDEX VALUE

Imported Beef Trade Report

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 22:06:00 GMT

NW_LS421 Des Moines, IA Fri, Nov 13, 2009 USDA Market News IMPORT BEEF TRADE Compared to Last Week:

Cutter Cow Cutout & Boxed Cow Beef Cuts - Afternoon

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 22:04:00 GMT

LM_XB405 Des Moines, IA Fri, Nov 13, 2009 USDA Market News NATIONAL

Beef and Pork Variety Meats Report

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 22:04:00 GMT

NW_LS440 Des Moines, IA Fri, Nov 13, 2009 USDA Market News USDA BY-PRODUCT PRICE REPORT - FOB CENTRAL U.S. BASIS Carlot Basis - Dollars/hundredweight

Tallow, Proteins & Hides Report

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 22:04:00 GMT

NW_LS442 Des Moines, IA Fri, Nov 13, 2009 USDA Market News USDA TALLOW, PROTEIN, AND HIDE REPORT - FOB CENTRAL U.S. Dollars/hundredweight (unless otherwise

By-Product Drop Value

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 22:04:00 GMT

NW_LS441 Des Moines, IA Fri, Nov 13, 2009 USDA Market News USDA BY-PRODUCT DROP VALUE (STEER) The hide and offal value from a typical slaughter

Boneless Cow Beef & Trimmings - Negotiated Sales

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 22:04:00 GMT

LM_XB460 Des Moines, IA Fri, Nov 13, 2009 USDA Market News NATIONAL

Boneless Cow Beef & Trimmings - Formulated Sales

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 22:04:00 GMT

LM_XB450 Des Moines, IA Fri Nov 13, 2009 USDA Market News NATIONAL

Boxed Beef Cutout & Cuts - Negotiated Sales

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 22:04:00 GMT

LM_XB459 Des Moines, IA Fri, Nov 13, 2009 USDA Market News NATIONAL

Cutter Cow Cutout & Boxed Cow Beef Cuts

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 22:04:00 GMT

LM_XB461 Des Moines, IA Fri, Nov 13, 2009 USDA Market News NATIONAL

By-Products Drop Value Cow Variety Meats

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 22:04:00 GMT

NW_LS444 Des Moines, IA Fri, Nov 13, 2009 USDA Market News WEEKLY USDA BY-PRODUCT DROP VALUE (COW) The hide and offal value from a typical

Cutter Cow Cutout And Boxed Cow Beef Cuts - Afternoon

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 22:01:00 GMT

LM_XB405 Des Moines, IA Fri, Nov 13, 2009 USDA Market News NATIONAL

Boneless Processing Beef And Beef Trimmings - Afternoon

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 22:01:00 GMT

LM_XB401 Des Moines, IA Fri, Nov 13, 2009 USDA Market News NATIONAL

USDA Carlot Meat 4:00 Summary

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 22:01:00 GMT

NW_LS851 Des Moines, IA Fri Nov 13, 2009 USDA Market News USDA Carlot Meat 4:00 Summary, Compared to Previous Day Prices in dollars per hundredweight,

West Coast Cow Carcass

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 22:01:00 GMT

NW_LS400 Des Moines, IA Fri, Nov 13, 2009 USDA Market News WEEKLY CAF WEST COAST COW AND BULL

The CattleBoard: Boxed Beef Rebounds, Daily Drop Reaches 27-Day High

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 21:19:11 GMT

CME Livestock Review: Hogs, Cattle Snap Back

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 20:51:56 GMT

Chicago Mercantile Exchange hogs settled higher Friday on short-covering, fund buying and forward spreading that atoned for Thursday's futures losses.

Cattle Outlook: Record High Corn Yield, Beef Prices Down

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 19:38:30 GMT

The November USDA estimate of the 2009 corn crop is for a yield of 162.9 bushels per acre, down from the October estimate of 164.2 bushels per acre. This is still a record high for the corn yield.

North Dakota State University Beef Symposium Set For December 2-3 In Williston

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 19:23:21 GMT

Stocking density, forage management, livestock marketing opportunities and genetics will be among the topics at a beef symposium in Williston on Dec. 2-3.

Estimated Weekly Meat Production Under Federal Inspection

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 19:14:00 GMT

SJ_LS712 St Joseph, MO Fri Nov 13, 2009 USDA Market News Estimated Weekly Meat Production Under Federal Inspection

Boneless Cow Beef & Beef Trimmings - Morning

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 17:14:00 GMT

LM_XB400 Des Moines, IA Fri, Nov 13, 2009 USDA Market News NATIONAL

Boxed Beef - Morning

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 17:04:00 GMT

LM_XB402 Des Moines, IA Fri, Nov 13, 2009 USDA Market News NATIONAL

Cutter Cow Cutout & Boxed Cow Beef Cuts - Morning

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 17:04:00 GMT

LM_XB404 Des Moines, IA Fri, Nov 13, 2009 USDA Market News NATIONAL

Cutter Cow Cutout And Boxed Cow Beef Cuts - Morning

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 17:01:00 GMT

LM_XB404 Des Moines, IA Fri, Nov 13, 2009 USDA Market News NATIONAL

Jolley: Two Things That Keep The Meat Industry Awake At Night - Food Safety & Bill Marler

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 15:43:00 GMT

About this food safety issue, I know you’ve read about it. It’s been in all the papers, the New York Times, for instance.

Morning Farm Prices

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 15:43:00 GMT

SJ_LS830 St. Joseph, MO Fri Nov 13, 2009 USDA-MO Dept Ag Market News MORNING FARM PRICES: The St. Joseph, MO,

KLA: Industry Has Made Remarkable Progress In Beef Safety

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 15:26:02 GMT

A report from the American Meat Institute Foundation (AMIF) indicates the prevalence of E. coli O157:H7 and infections stemming from the bacteria have declined dramatically. Since 2000, E. coli incidence in fresh ground beef products has declined 45% to less than .5%.

Allendale Early Calls: Cattle Futures Lower, Rumors Of Vomitoxin In Corn In DDG's

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 14:52:18 GMT

The change in psychology that has gripped the cattle market has been both sudden and severe. You may remember that six weeks ago we bottomed the cash cattle market with trades at $80 and an average at $81.

CME Livestock Outlook: Mainly Firm Hogs As Shorts Cover

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 14:45:08 GMT

Chicago Mercantile Exchange hogs could open generally firm Friday on short-covering after futures' steep plunge Thursday and December's modest discount to CME's hog index, according to analysts and brokers.

Schwieterman: Live Cattle Futures Plunged Lower, Corn Higher On Weak Dollar

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 14:07:16 GMT

The corn was weaker yesterday, but held on rather well considering the outside market action. The corn is still positive for the week and was higher at times over night. If the Dollar stays weak through the day, I would expect to see a very solid close in the corn market.

Morning Livestock Summary

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 14:07:00 GMT

WA_LS700 Washington DC Fri Nov 13, 2009 USDA Market News MORNING LIVESTOCK

USDA Exports: Soybeans & Wheat Up, Corn Down, Beef Sales To S. Korea

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 13:27:42 GMT

Net sales of 412,200 metric tons were up 45 percent from the previous week, but down 5 percent from the prior 4-week average.

Boneless Cow Beef & Beef Trimmings - Afternoon

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 22:15:00 GMT

LM_XB401 Des Moines, IA Thu, Nov 12, 2009 USDA Market News NATIONAL

Beef Carcass Price Equivalent

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 22:15:00 GMT

NW_LS410 Des Moines, IA Thu, Nov 12, 2009 USDA Market News USDA BEEF CARCASS PRICE EQUIVALENT INDEX VALUE

The CattleBoard: Livestock Slaughter Reaches 27-Day Low, Futures Continue To Drop

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 22:09:07 GMT

Cutter Cow Cutout & Boxed Cow Beef Cuts - Afternoon

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 22:04:00 GMT

LM_XB405 Des Moines, IA Thu, Nov 12, 2009 USDA Market News NATIONAL

Beef and Pork Variety Meats Report

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 22:04:00 GMT

NW_LS440 Des Moines, IA Thu, Nov 12, 2009 USDA Market News USDA BY-PRODUCT PRICE REPORT - FOB CENTRAL U.S. BASIS Carlot Basis - Dollars/hundredweight

Tallow, Proteins & Hides Report

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 22:04:00 GMT

NW_LS442 Des Moines, IA Thu, Nov 12, 2009 USDA Market News USDA TALLOW, PROTEIN, AND HIDE REPORT - FOB CENTRAL U.S. Dollars/hundredweight (unless otherwise

By-Product Drop Value

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 22:04:00 GMT

NW_LS441 Des Moines, IA Thu, Nov 12, 2009 USDA Market News USDA BY-PRODUCT DROP VALUE (STEER) The hide and offal value from a typical slaughter

Cutter Cow Cutout And Boxed Cow Beef Cuts - Afternoon

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 22:01:00 GMT

LM_XB405 Des Moines, IA Thu, Nov 12, 2009 USDA Market News NATIONAL

Boneless Processing Beef And Beef Trimmings - Afternoon

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 22:01:00 GMT

LM_XB401 Des Moines, IA Thu, Nov 12, 2009 USDA Market News NATIONAL

USDA Carlot Meat 4:00 Summary

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 22:01:00 GMT

NW_LS851 Des Moines, IA Thu Nov 12, 2009 USDA Market News USDA Carlot Meat 4:00 Summary, Compared to Previous Day Prices in dollars per hundredweight,

CME Livestock Review: Pork Complex Lower; Cattle Also Fall

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 21:12:54 GMT

Chicago Mercantile Exchange lean hog futures closed lower across the board Thursday, with the nearby December through April contracts falling the most.

AgDay, U.S. Farm Report To Cover Angus Meetings

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 20:59:22 GMT

If you can’t be in Louisville, Ky., for the upcoming American Angus Association annual convention Nov. 14-17, tune in for television coverage of the nation’s largest beef cattle organization.

Boneless Cow Beef & Beef Trimmings - Morning

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 17:15:00 GMT

LM_XB400 Des Moines, IA Thu, Nov 12, 2009 USDA Market News NATIONAL

Morning Farm Prices

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 17:14:00 GMT

SJ_LS830 St. Joseph, MO Thu Nov 12, 2009 USDA-MO Dept Ag Market News MORNING FARM PRICES: In St. Joseph, MO,

March Against US Beef In Taipei

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 17:05:58 GMT

Putting U.S. beef back on the shelves in Asia caused riots last year in Seoul and now it is bringing a street protest to Taipei on Saturday.

Boxed Beef - Morning

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 17:04:00 GMT

LM_XB402 Des Moines, IA Thu, Nov 12, 2009 USDA Market News NATIONAL

Cutter Cow Cutout & Boxed Cow Beef Cuts - Morning

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 17:04:00 GMT

LM_XB404 Des Moines, IA Thu, Nov 12, 2009 USDA Market News NATIONAL

Cutter Cow Cutout And Boxed Cow Beef Cuts - Morning

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 17:01:00 GMT

LM_XB404 Des Moines, IA Thu, Nov 12, 2009 USDA Market News NATIONAL

Farmers Set Agenda At Missouri Livestock Symposium, December 4-5

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 16:51:31 GMT

The annual Missouri Livestock Symposium, Dec. 4-5 at Kirksville Middle School, will demonstrate ways area farmers working together make learning easy.

So You Want To Sell Your Own Beef?

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 16:37:47 GMT

If you direct market your own beef, or are considering marketing it, the Freezer Beef School offered by Penn State's Meats Laboratory and Beef Education Center will provide valuable information on preparing your product, talking with processors and understanding food safety regulations.

CME Livestock Outlook: Traders Call Cattle, Hogs Weaker

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 15:02:41 GMT

Chicago Mercantile Exchange lean hog futures Thursday are expected to open mostly weaker, pressured by back-to-back days of lower wholesale pork prices and flat to weaker cash calls.

Allendale Early Calls: December Cattle Trade Drops, Rain To Delay Corn Harvest

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 14:33:51 GMT

It is amazing to see today’s December cattle trade go down and attempt to retest those 83.40 lows posted in early October. Cash cattle traded in Nebraska at $2 to $3 lower on a dressed basis at $131 and $132. That is down the equivalent of $1 lower on a live basis.

Here's Your Chance To Win The "Beef. It's What's For Dinner" Kitchen Kit

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 14:31:34 GMT

Answer a few easy questions about your beef checkoff investment and you're automatically entered to win a 18-piece kitchen kit.

Schwieterman: Beef Prices Weaker, Corn Lower

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 14:13:19 GMT

Feeder cattle futures closed sharply lower on Wednesday, with March and April contract putting in new contract lows on the break. The Active January contract is testing its lows in overnight trade.

Morning Livestock Summary

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 14:07:00 GMT

WA_LS700 Washington, DC Thu Nov 12, 2009 USDA Market News MORNING LIVESTOCK SUMMARY

The Beef Checkoff Is Starting A Food Fight!

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 13:18:12 GMT

With a virtually constant flow of anti-meat rhetoric in mainstream media of late, it’s easy to get frustrated when you (beef and dairy producers) are working the land and cattle in environmentally sound and caring ways.

Boneless Cow Beef & Beef Trimmings - Afternoon

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 22:14:00 GMT

LM_XB401 Des Moines, IA Wed, Nov 11, 2009 USDA Market News NATIONAL

Beef Carcass Price Equivalent

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 22:14:00 GMT

NW_LS410 Des Moines, IA Wed, Nov 11, 2009 USDA Market News USDA BEEF CARCASS PRICE EQUIVALENT INDEX VALUE

The CattleBoard: Boxed Beef & Live Cattle Drop To 10-Day Lows

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 22:11:20 GMT

Imported Beef Trade Report

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 22:05:00 GMT

NW_LS421 Des Moines, IA Wed, Nov 11, 2009 USDA Market News IMPORT BEEF TRADE Compared to Last Week:

Cutter Cow Cutout & Boxed Cow Beef Cuts - Afternoon

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 22:04:00 GMT

LM_XB405 Des Moines, IA Wed, Nov 11, 2009 USDA Market News NATIONAL

Beef and Pork Variety Meats Report

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 22:04:00 GMT

NW_LS440 Des Moines, IA Wed, Nov 11, 2009 USDA Market News USDA BY-PRODUCT PRICE REPORT - FOB CENTRAL U.S. BASIS Carlot Basis - Dollars/hundredweight

Tallow, Proteins & Hides Report

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 22:04:00 GMT

NW_LS442 Des Moines, IA Wed, Nov 11, 2009 USDA Market News USDA TALLOW, PROTEIN, AND HIDE REPORT - FOB CENTRAL U.S. Dollars/hundredweight (unless otherwise

By-Product Drop Value

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 22:04:00 GMT

NW_LS441 Des Moines, IA Wed, Nov 11, 2009 USDA Market News USDA BY-PRODUCT DROP VALUE (STEER) The hide and offal value from a typical slaughter

Cutter Cow Cutout And Boxed Cow Beef Cuts - Afternoon

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 22:01:00 GMT

LM_XB405 Des Moines, IA Wed, Nov 11, 2009 USDA Market News NATIONAL

Boneless Processing Beef And Beef Trimmings - Afternoon

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 22:01:00 GMT

LM_XB401 Des Moines, IA Wed, Nov 11, 2009 USDA Market News NATIONAL

USDA Carlot Meat 4:00 Summary

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 22:01:00 GMT

NW_LS851 Des Moines, IA Wed Nov 11, 2009 USDA Market News USDA Carlot Meat 4:00 Summary, Compared to Previous Day Prices in dollars per hundredweight,

Red Meat & Poultry Supply & Demand Estimates (Balance Sheet)

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 22:00:44 GMT

Protein production projected up; Exports up; Consumption down. Per capita consumption projected down 5.2 from 2008.

Cattle Questions: Is There Any Truth To Feeding Barley Over Corn For Better Beef Flavor?

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 21:28:11 GMT

Q: I have read that barley fed to beef cattle results in more flavorful beef. As corn is generally used, is there any truth to feeding barley over corn for better product flavor?

CME Livestock Review: Cash, Goldman 'Roll' Drop Cattle; Hogs Mixed

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 21:20:31 GMT

Chicago Mercantile Exchange live cattle settled lower Wednesday on cash cattle prices that fell short of expectations, sell stops and aggressive "Goldman roll" movement.

Video: 2010 Beef Cookoff

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 20:29:48 GMT

Boneless Cow Beef & Beef Trimmings - Morning

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 17:14:00 GMT

LM_XB400 Des Moines, IA Wed, Nov 11, 2009 USDA Market News NATIONAL

Morning Farm Prices

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 17:13:00 GMT

SJ_LS830 St. Joseph, MO Wed Nov 11, 2009 USDA-MO Dept Ag Market News MORNING FARM PRICES: In St. Joseph, MO,

Boxed Beef - Morning

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 17:04:00 GMT

LM_XB402 Des Moines, IA Wed, Nov 11, 2009 USDA Market News NATIONAL

Cutter Cow Cutout & Boxed Cow Beef Cuts - Morning

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 17:04:00 GMT

LM_XB404 Des Moines, IA Wed, Nov 11, 2009 USDA Market News NATIONAL

Cutter Cow Cutout And Boxed Cow Beef Cuts - Morning

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 17:01:00 GMT

LM_XB404 Des Moines, IA Wed, Nov 11, 2009 USDA Market News NATIONAL

AMI Foundation Publishes 10-Year Report On Food Safety Initiative

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 16:57:51 GMT

The American Meat Institute Foundation’s 10-Year Report on its Food Safety Initiative, an effort designed to research ways to target and destroy key pathogens and to educate consumers about the role they play in ensuring safe food, among other activities, is now available.

Cassady Takes Reins As Executive Director Of Beef Improvement Federation

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 16:23:51 GMT

Joe Cassady of Raleigh, N.C., took the reins as executive director of the Beef Improvement Federation (BIF) during the organization’s mid-year board meeting in Saint Joseph, Mo., Nov. 9.

Jolley: Talking With Virginia Coelho, CBB Member & California Cattle Rancher

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 15:32:51 GMT

Life on a ranch can be tough. Lots of hard work from dawn to dusk and even later during calving season can keep a person jumping.

CME Livestock Outlook: Mainly Weak Hogs; Mixed Cattle

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 14:46:18 GMT

Analysts and brokers anticipate a mainly weak Chicago Mercantile Exchange hogs open Wednesday on possible spillover from futures' declines Tuesday.

Allendale Early Calls: 2010 Cattle Futures Low, Corn Rallies

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 14:25:22 GMT

Look at June 2010 cattle futures at 85.80. It is holding a mild 4% premium over the June 2009 expiration price of 82.52. Bottom line here is futures are all scared about first quarter slaughters. They are using that fear to depress ALL 2010 futures too much.

Schwieterman: Feeder Cattle Futures Feels The Pressure Of Higher Corn Futures

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 14:15:25 GMT

Live cattle futures closed modestly lower on Tuesday, with lack of strength in the beef market and continued liquidation of long positions weighing on the market. Some light cash trade in eastern Nebraska late in the afternoon as low as $132 is disappointing.

Taiwan: No Quid Pro Quo For Lifting US Beef Ban

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 13:43:35 GMT

Taiwan's president says the island has not received anything in exchange for lifting a long-standing ban on the imports of certain U.S. beef cuts.

Beef Checkoff Reaches Nutrition Influencer Audience

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 13:24:56 GMT

The 2009 American Dietetic Association annual Food and Nutrition Conference & Expo was recently held in Denver, Colo., and attracted over 7,000 Registered Dietitians and other nutrition professionals from all around the world.

Beef Board: U.S. Beef Making Gains With Asian Consumers

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 13:20:55 GMT

Grocery stores and restaurans in Korea and Japan are busy places as the two Asian nations are showing signs of stronger economies.

My Beef Checkoff: November News - Dairy Edition

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 22:32:03 GMT

If two rave reviews for a Seoul restaurant that serves only U.S. prime beef are to be taken as a sign, the public cold shoulder given to U.S. beef in South Korea over the past 18 months may finally be thawing.

Boneless Cow Beef & Beef Trimmings - Afternoon

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 22:15:00 GMT

LM_XB401 Des Moines, IA Tue, Nov 10, 2009 USDA Market News NATIONAL

Beef Carcass Price Equivalent

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 22:15:00 GMT

NW_LS410 Des Moines, IA Tue, Nov 10, 2009 USDA Market News USDA BEEF CARCASS PRICE EQUIVALENT INDEX VALUE

The CattleBoard: Corn Reaches 10-Day High, Boxed Beef Drops To 10-Day Low

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 22:06:38 GMT

Cutter Cow Cutout & Boxed Cow Beef Cuts - Afternoon

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 22:04:00 GMT

LM_XB405 Des Moines, IA Tue, Nov 10, 2009 USDA Market News NATIONAL

Beef and Pork Variety Meats Report

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 22:04:00 GMT

NW_LS440 Des Moines, IA Tue, Nov 10, 2009 USDA Market News USDA BY-PRODUCT PRICE REPORT - FOB CENTRAL U.S. BASIS Carlot Basis - Dollars/hundredweight

Tallow, Proteins & Hides Report

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 22:04:00 GMT

NW_LS442 ***CORRECTION ON CHICAGO LARD*** Des Moines, IA Tue, Nov 10, 2009 USDA Market News USDA TALLOW, PROTEIN, AND HIDE REPORT - FOB CENTRAL

By-Product Drop Value

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 22:04:00 GMT

NW_LS441 Des Moines, IA Tue, Nov 10, 2009 USDA Market News USDA BY-PRODUCT DROP VALUE (STEER) The hide and offal value from a typical slaughter

Cutter Cow Cutout And Boxed Cow Beef Cuts - Afternoon

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 22:01:00 GMT

LM_XB405 Des Moines, IA Tue, Nov 10, 2009 USDA Market News NATIONAL

Boneless Processing Beef And Beef Trimmings - Afternoon

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 22:01:00 GMT

LM_XB401 Des Moines, IA Tue, Nov 10, 2009 USDA Market News NATIONAL

USDA Carlot Meat 4:00 Summary

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 22:01:00 GMT

NW_LS851 Des Moines, IA Tue Nov 10, 2009 USDA Market News USDA Carlot Meat 4:00 Summary, Compared to Previous Day Prices in dollars per hundredweight,

CME Livestock Review: 'Roll' Presses Cattle; Profiteers Trim Hogs

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 21:10:24 GMT

Chicago Mercantile Exchange live cattle ended weaker Tuesday on cash cattle price uncertainty, sell stops and "Goldman roll" transactions.

Beef Supply & Demand Estimates (Balance Sheet)

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 19:25:09 GMT

Good news: beef exports projected up; imports down. Offset, however, by higher production and lower consumption.

Audio Cattle Market Report: Steady Cash Prices, Lower Corn Production

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 17:18:25 GMT

John Michael Riley and John Anderson discuss last week's cattle market and this week's crop report.

Boneless Cow Beef & Beef Trimmings - Morning

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 17:17:00 GMT

LM_XB400 Des Moines, IA Tue, Nov 10, 2009 USDA Market News NATIONAL

Morning Farm Prices

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 17:16:00 GMT

SJ_LS830 St. Joseph, MO Tue Nov 10, 2009 USDA-MO Dept Ag Market News MORNING FARM PRICES: In St. Joseph, MO,

Canadian Livestock Prices and Slaughter Figures

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 17:12:00 GMT

WA_LS718 Des Moines, IA Tue, Nov 10, 2009 USDA Market News Canadian Livestock Prices and Federal Inspected Slaughter Figures Info for Week Ending

Boxed Beef - Morning

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 17:05:00 GMT

LM_XB402 Des Moines, IA Tue, Nov 10, 2009 USDA Market News NATIONAL

Cutter Cow Cutout & Boxed Cow Beef Cuts - Morning

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 17:05:00 GMT

LM_XB404 Des Moines, IA Tue, Nov 10, 2009 USDA Market News NATIONAL

Cutter Cow Cutout And Boxed Cow Beef Cuts - Morning

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 17:01:00 GMT

LM_XB404 Des Moines, IA Tue, Nov 10, 2009 USDA Market News NATIONAL

Consumers Want High-Quality, Branded Beef

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 16:25:44 GMT

Beef reigns supreme in consumers’ protein choices, according to research released earlier this year from West Texas A&M University. Nearly half of consumers surveyed put beef as their No. 1 protein choice, and 97% indicated they ate beef between one and 12 times each week.

Allendale Early Calls: Cattle Market Hurt By Unemployment, Corn Starts Day 5 Cents Higher

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 14:35:22 GMT

Friday’s unemployment report changed our stance on cattle. While we still feel this market posted significant lows in early October, the quickness of a resulting rally is now called into question. A few more people unemployed than expected will hinder the price rebound in the coming two to four months.

Schwieterman: Feeder Cattle Futures Lose Ground, Corn Opens Higher

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 14:27:32 GMT

This morning’s corn numbers were slightly friendly with the production and yield estimates coming in a touch below the average trade guesses at 12.921 billion and 162.9 bu./ac respectively. Ending stocks were in line with expectations at 1.625 billion.

CME Livestock Outlook: Most Hogs Weak On Profit-Taking

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 14:23:01 GMT

Chicago Mercantile Exchange hogs could open mostly weak Tuesday on profit-taking by those who were recently long the market, said analysts and brokers.

US Cash Cattle Pre-Open: Price Direction Uncertain

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 14:21:32 GMT

Cash cattle traders in the Plains states Tuesday said many traders remained uncertain about price direction this week.

Morning Livestock Summary

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 14:07:00 GMT

WA_LS700 Washington, DC Tue Nov 10, 2009 USDA Market

The Crib Sheet: Cattle Trade Predicted Down

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 14:05:20 GMT

Last week's cattle trade: 86.47; Monday Market Sentiment: 86.13.

WASDE: Meat Production Down, Cattle Prices Are Unchanged

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 13:37:18 GMT

Total U.S. meat production for 2009 is raised as fourth-quarter pork and beef production is forecast higher on larger-than-expected October output.

The CattleBoard: Live Cattle Reaches 10-Day Low, Boxed Beef Up 0.15

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 22:22:02 GMT

Boneless Cow Beef & Beef Trimmings - Afternoon

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 22:15:00 GMT

LM_XB401 Des Moines, IA Mon, Nov 09, 2009 USDA Market News NATIONAL

Beef Carcass Price Equivalent

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 22:15:00 GMT

NW_LS410 Des Moines, IA Mon, Nov 09, 2009 USDA Market News USDA BEEF CARCASS PRICE EQUIVALENT INDEX VALUE

Cutter Cow Cutout & Boxed Cow Beef Cuts - Afternoon

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 22:04:00 GMT

LM_XB405 Des Moines, IA Mon, Nov 09, 2009 USDA Market News NATIONAL

Beef and Pork Variety Meats Report

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 22:04:00 GMT

NW_LS440 Des Moines, IA Mon, Nov 09, 2009 USDA Market News USDA BY-PRODUCT PRICE REPORT - FOB CENTRAL U.S. BASIS Carlot Basis - Dollars/hundredweight

Tallow, Proteins & Hides Report

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 22:04:00 GMT

NW_LS442 Des Moines, IA Mon, Nov 09, 2009 USDA Market News USDA TALLOW, PROTEIN, AND HIDE REPORT - FOB CENTRAL U.S. Dollars/hundredweight (unless otherwise

By-Product Drop Value

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 22:04:00 GMT

NW_LS441 Des Moines, IA Mon, Nov 09, 2009 USDA Market News USDA BY-PRODUCT DROP VALUE (STEER) The hide and offal value from a typical slaughter

Cutter Cow Cutout And Boxed Cow Beef Cuts - Afternoon

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 22:01:00 GMT

LM_XB405 Des Moines, IA Mon, Nov 09, 2009 USDA Market News NATIONAL

Boneless Processing Beef And Beef Trimmings - Afternoon

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 22:01:00 GMT

LM_XB401 Des Moines, IA Mon, Nov 09, 2009 USDA Market News NATIONAL

USDA Carlot Meat 4:00 Summary

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 22:01:00 GMT

NW_LS851 Des Moines, IA Mon Nov 09, 2009 USDA Market News USDA Carlot Meat 4:00 Summary, Compared to Previous Day Prices in dollars per hundredweight,

Cattle Trader Center: The Cattle Analyzer

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 21:38:50 GMT

Beef production under 500 mp. Cattle weights down 1 pound. Beef & pork prices up slightly.

CME Livestock Review: Hogs, Most Cattle Rally Late On 'Roll'

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 21:08:46 GMT

Chicago Mercantile Exchange hogs settled moderately higher Monday on late-session short-covering, buy stops and "Goldman roll" business.

U.S. Meat Export Group Denies Report Halting Exports To Taiwan

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 20:01:47 GMT

The U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) denied reports that the USDA has halted beef exports to Taiwan due to strict new regulations on beef from the U.S. as reported by the Taipei Times.

Cattle Trader's Scorecard: 61.11% (Beef Up; Trade Down)

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 19:41:58 GMT

Five weeks in a row with 60%+ score. Boxed beef over $140 for two weeks; cattle trade over $86 for two weeks.

Teacher Says He Warned About E. Coli 5 Years Ago

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 19:11:10 GMT

The reaction was dramatic after state officials learned that bacteria levels at Lake of the Ozarks made beaches there unsafe for swimming over the Memorial Day weekend.

Feedlots Rife With E. coli, Study Finds

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 17:20:40 GMT

Cattle hides are more likely to be contaminated with E. coli at the feedlot than at the slaughterhouse and transport and lairage do not increase the number or isolation rate of E. coli O157 according to a recent study.

Boneless Cow Beef & Beef Trimmings - Morning

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 17:14:00 GMT

LM_XB400 Des Moines, IA Mon, Nov 09, 2009 USDA Market News NATIONAL

Morning Farm Prices

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 17:13:00 GMT

SJ_LS830 St. Joseph, MO Mon Nov 09, 2009 USDA-MO Dept Ag Market News MORNING FARM PRICES: In St. Joseph, MO,

Imported Meat & Poultry

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 17:10:00 GMT

WA_LS421 Washington, DC Mon Nov 9, 2009 USDA Market News Imported Meat and Poultry passed for entry in the United States by Country

Boxed Beef - Morning

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 17:04:00 GMT

LM_XB402 Des Moines, IA Mon, Nov 09, 2009 USDA Market News NATIONAL

Cutter Cow Cutout & Boxed Cow Beef Cuts - Morning

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 17:04:00 GMT

LM_XB404 Des Moines, IA Mon, Nov 09, 2009 USDA Market News NATIONAL

Cutter Cow Cutout And Boxed Cow Beef Cuts - Morning

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 17:01:00 GMT

LM_XB404 Des Moines, IA Mon, Nov 09, 2009 USDA Market News NATIONAL

BBPC Spread: Boxed Beef vs. Pork Cutout

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 16:39:09 GMT

Spread has narrowed to 82.15. Average this year: 83.97. Would like to see boxed beef go up; not have pork cutout come down.

Lawmaker Wants Probe Of E. Coli & School Lunches

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 16:23:00 GMT

The chairman of the House Education and Labor Committee wants an investigation into the risk of deadly E. coli getting into school lunches.

Boxed Beef Cuts - Branded Product

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 15:44:00 GMT

LM_XB452 Des Moines, IA Mon, Nov 09, 2009 USDA Market News NATIONAL

Boxed Beef Cuts - Formulated Sales

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 15:44:00 GMT

LM_XB454 Des Moines, IA Mon, Nov 09, 2009 USDA Market News NATIONAL

Boxed Beef Cuts - USDA Prime Product

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 15:44:00 GMT

LM_XB456 Des Moines, IA Mon, Nov 09, 2009 USDA Market News NATIONAL

Boxed Beef Cuts - Ungraded Product

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 15:44:00 GMT

LM_XB462 Des Moines, IA Mon, Nov 09, 2009 USDA Market News NATIONAL

Steer & Heifer Estimated Grading Percent Report

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 15:43:00 GMT

NW_LS196 Des Moines, Iowa Mon Nov 09, 2009 USDA Market News USDA NATIONAL STEER

Comprehensive Boxed Beef Cutout

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 15:34:00 GMT

LM_XB463 Des Moines, IA November 9, 2009 USDA Market News NATIONAL COMPREHENSIVE BOXED

Weekly Beef Production Report: Slaughter Down 22K; Cattle Weights Down 1#

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 15:03:11 GMT

Year-to-date beef production down 3.1%; Cattle slaughter down 4.2%

Allendale Early Calls: Heavy Harvest Activity This Week, Cattle Futures Hurt By Increase In Unemployment

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 14:42:52 GMT

Cattle futures closed $1.35 lower today to finish at $55.70 in the December contract. Traders took out the 40 day moving average to close at the 3 ½ week low. Unemployment was up 10.2%, the highest in 26 ½ years and was likely the prime reason why.

CME Livestock Outlook: Uneven Hogs, Cattle Indicators

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 14:40:55 GMT

Analysts and brokers anticipate an uneven start Monday for Chicago Mercantile Exchange hogs.

US Cash Cattle Pre-Open: Plains Traders Watching Futures

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 14:31:56 GMT

Cash cattle traders in the Plains states Monday were mindful of the bearish technical signals that came from the futures market Friday, thinking the pressure could carry over to the cash market.

Schwieterman: Corn Supported By Weak Dollar, Live Cattle Futures Close Lower

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 14:16:47 GMT

Feeder cattle futures closed the week with modest losses of .70-.75 basis the January contract. The pull back came in spite of corn futures giving up .30 for the week. Overnight trade brought some strength back into the corn market, providing less incentive for a feeder rally.

Morning Livestock Summary

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 14:07:00 GMT

WA_LS700 Washington DC Mon Nov 9, 2009 USDA Market News MORNING LIVESTOCK

Boxed Beef Prices Close To Yearly Average

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 13:49:47 GMT

Friday's boxed beef price; $140.78; Year-to-date average: $142.09

VAN Report: Have Cattle Weights Topped Out?

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 13:40:06 GMT

Live cattle weights down 1 pound this week after setting highs for the year. Dressed weights down 3 pounds.

Meat Production Report: Beef Down; Pork Up

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 13:35:37 GMT

Meat production still running high but down from last week. Average meat production for the year is 932 mp; this week: 971.6 mp.

PETA Puts Up Billboard In Wake Of E. coli Outbreak

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 13:04:02 GMT

In response to the current multi-state E. coli outbreak traced to ground beef from Fairbank Farms in Ashville, New York, People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) is placing a billboard in the neighboring city of Jamestown that reads "Meat Kills: Go Vegan."

Boneless Cow Beef & Beef Trimmings - Afternoon

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 22:15:00 GMT

LM_XB401 Des Moines, IA Fri, Nov 06, 2009 USDA Market News NATIONAL

Beef Carcass Price Equivalent

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 22:15:00 GMT

NW_LS410 Des Moines, IA Fri, Nov 06, 2009 USDA Market News USDA BEEF CARCASS PRICE EQUIVALENT INDEX VALUE

Schwieterman: Lots Of Corn Still To Be Sold, Charts Suggest December Cattle Headed To $83.50

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 22:13:18 GMT

The December gold made new all time highs this week and moved briefly above the $1100/oz. level. It was a very impressive rally considering the Dollar did not fall to new lows for the move. However, it does look like the bounce in the Dollar is over with and it won’t be surprising at all to see new lows next week.

Imported Beef Trade Report

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 22:06:00 GMT

NW_LS421 Des Moines, IA Fri, Nov 06, 2009 USDA Market News IMPORT BEEF TRADE Compared to Last Week:

Cutter Cow Cutout & Boxed Cow Beef Cuts - Afternoon

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 22:04:00 GMT

LM_XB405 Des Moines, IA Fri, Nov 06, 2009 USDA Market News NATIONAL

Beef and Pork Variety Meats Report

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 22:04:00 GMT

NW_LS440 Des Moines, IA Fri, Nov 06, 2009 USDA Market News USDA BY-PRODUCT PRICE REPORT - FOB CENTRAL U.S. BASIS Carlot Basis - Dollars/hundredweight

Tallow, Proteins & Hides Report

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 22:04:00 GMT

NW_LS442 Des Moines, IA Fri, Nov 06, 2009 USDA Market News USDA TALLOW, PROTEIN, AND HIDE REPORT - FOB CENTRAL U.S. Dollars/hundredweight (unless otherwise

By-Product Drop Value

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 22:04:00 GMT

NW_LS441 Des Moines, IA Fri, Nov 06, 2009 USDA Market News USDA BY-PRODUCT DROP VALUE (STEER) The hide and offal value from a typical slaughter

Boneless Cow Beef & Trimmings - Negotiated Sales

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 22:04:00 GMT

LM_XB460 Des Moines, IA Fri, Nov 06, 2009 USDA Market News NATIONAL

Boneless Cow Beef & Trimmings - Formulated Sales

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 22:04:00 GMT

LM_XB450 Des Moines, IA Fri Nov 06, 2009 USDA Market News NATIONAL

Boxed Beef Cutout & Cuts - Negotiated Sales

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 22:04:00 GMT

LM_XB459 Des Moines, IA Fri, Nov 06, 2009 USDA Market News NATIONAL

Cutter Cow Cutout & Boxed Cow Beef Cuts

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 22:04:00 GMT

LM_XB461 Des Moines, IA Fri, Nov 06, 2009 USDA Market News NATIONAL

By-Products Drop Value Cow Variety Meats

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 22:04:00 GMT

NW_LS444 Des Moines, IA Fri, Nov 06, 2009 USDA Market News WEEKLY USDA BY-PRODUCT DROP VALUE (COW) The hide and offal value from a typical

Cutter Cow Cutout And Boxed Cow Beef Cuts - Afternoon

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 22:01:00 GMT

LM_XB405 Des Moines, IA Fri, Nov 06, 2009 USDA Market News NATIONAL

Boneless Processing Beef And Beef Trimmings - Afternoon

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 22:01:00 GMT

LM_XB401 Des Moines, IA Fri, Nov 06, 2009 USDA Market News NATIONAL

USDA Carlot Meat 4:00 Summary

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 22:01:00 GMT

NW_LS851 Des Moines, IA Fri Nov 06, 2009 USDA Market News USDA Carlot Meat 4:00 Summary, Compared to Previous Day Prices in dollars per hundredweight,

West Coast Cow Carcass

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 22:01:00 GMT

NW_LS400 Des Moines, IA Fri, Nov 06, 2009 USDA Market News WEEKLY CAF WEST COAST COW AND BULL

The CattleBoard: Estimated Cattle Slaughter At 10-Day Low, Choice/Select Spread Narrow

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 21:27:42 GMT

CME Livestock Review: Fund Sales, 'Roll' Drive Cattle Lower

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 20:48:55 GMT

Chicago Mercantile Exchange live cattle settled lower Friday on fund selling, sell stops and "Goldman roll" transactions.

DNA Profiling: The Genetic Effect

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 20:12:05 GMT

Genetic change in the cattle business is a slow and steady process, but evidence shows it’s happening, and that it’s positive for beef quality.

Cattle Outlook: Consumer Beef Demand Down, Calf & Steer Prices Decrease

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 19:32:39 GMT

Beef production for January-September was down 3.2 percent. The number of cattle slaughtered during this nine month period was down 4.2 percent. Therefore, cattle weights were one percent heavier than for this time in 2008.

Estimated Weekly Meat Production Under Federal Inspection

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 19:14:00 GMT

SJ_LS712 St Joseph, MO Fri Nov 06, 2009 USDA Market News Estimated Weekly Meat Production Under Federal Inspection

Boneless Cow Beef & Beef Trimmings - Morning

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 17:14:00 GMT

LM_XB400 Des Moines, IA Fri, Nov 06, 2009 USDA Market News NATIONAL

Boxed Beef - Morning

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 17:04:00 GMT

LM_XB402 Des Moines, IA Fri, Nov 06, 2009 USDA Market News NATIONAL

Cutter Cow Cutout & Boxed Cow Beef Cuts - Morning

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 17:04:00 GMT

LM_XB404 Des Moines, IA Fri, Nov 06, 2009 USDA Market News NATIONAL

Cutter Cow Cutout And Boxed Cow Beef Cuts - Morning

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 17:01:00 GMT

LM_XB404 Des Moines, IA Fri, Nov 06, 2009 USDA Market News NATIONAL

Morning Farm Prices

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 15:43:00 GMT

SJ_LS830 St. Joseph, MO Fri Nov 06, 2009 USDA-MO Dept Ag Market News MORNING FARM PRICES: In St. Joseph, MO,

CME Livestock Outlook: Two-Sided Hogs; Weak Cattle

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 14:39:13 GMT

Analysts and brokers anticipate a mixed Chicago Mercantile Exchange hogs open Friday on position squaring before the weekend and onset of the "Goldman roll."

US Cash Cattle Pre-Open: Trading Pace Mixed; Prices Firm

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 14:37:43 GMT

The Plains states' fed cattle market is beginning to wind down for the week in spots while other areas have barely traded a hoof, market analysts and brokers said.

Schwieterman: Little Sign Of Strength For Corn, Feeder Cattle Futures Move Higher

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 14:22:47 GMT

Feeder cattle futures appeared to break out to the upside over the past two days, led by the January contract gaining 1.90 over the two sessions. Any weakness in deferred live cattle futures is likely to stifle further rally attempts in the feeders.

Morning Livestock Summary

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 14:07:00 GMT

WA_LS700 Washington DC Fri Nov 6, 2009 USDA Market News MORNING LIVESTOCK

New Officers Picked For South Dakota Beef Industry Council

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 13:55:19 GMT

After serving two terms as vice president, Merrill Karlen of Oacoma has been selected president of the South Dakota Beef Industry Council.

Brandt Beef: Secret Ingredient In BBQ Competition Revealed

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 13:43:31 GMT

Pitmaster Eric Johnson and his team Mr. Bobo's Traveling BBQ Allstars, who last week won the brisket competition and placed 9th overall at the 21st Annual Jack Daniel's World Championship Invitational Barbecue, today revealed their secret ingredient: hand-picked, specially aged Brandt Beef.

Boneless Cow Beef & Beef Trimmings - Afternoon

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 22:15:00 GMT

LM_XB401 Des Moines, IA Thu, Nov 05, 2009 USDA Market News NATIONAL

Beef Carcass Price Equivalent

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 22:15:00 GMT

NW_LS410 Des Moines, IA Thu, Nov 05, 2009 USDA Market News USDA BEEF CARCASS PRICE EQUIVALENT INDEX VALUE

Cutter Cow Cutout & Boxed Cow Beef Cuts - Afternoon

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 22:04:00 GMT

LM_XB405 Des Moines, IA Thu, Nov 05, 2009 USDA Market News NATIONAL

Beef and Pork Variety Meats Report

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 22:04:00 GMT

NW_LS440 Des Moines, IA Thu, Nov 05, 2009 USDA Market News USDA BY-PRODUCT PRICE REPORT - FOB CENTRAL U.S. BASIS Carlot Basis - Dollars/hundredweight

Tallow, Proteins & Hides Report

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 22:04:00 GMT

NW_LS442 Des Moines, IA Thu, Nov 05, 2009 USDA Market News USDA TALLOW, PROTEIN, AND HIDE REPORT - FOB CENTRAL U.S. Dollars/hundredweight (unless otherwise

By-Product Drop Value

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 22:04:00 GMT

NW_LS441 Des Moines, IA Thu, Nov 05, 2009 USDA Market News USDA BY-PRODUCT DROP VALUE (STEER) The hide and offal value from a typical slaughter

Cutter Cow Cutout And Boxed Cow Beef Cuts - Afternoon

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 22:01:00 GMT

LM_XB405 Des Moines, IA Thu, Nov 05, 2009 USDA Market News NATIONAL

Boneless Processing Beef And Beef Trimmings - Afternoon

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 22:01:00 GMT

LM_XB401 Des Moines, IA Thu, Nov 05, 2009 USDA Market News NATIONAL

USDA Carlot Meat 4:00 Summary

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 22:01:00 GMT

NW_LS851 Des Moines, IA Thu Nov 05, 2009 USDA Market News USDA Carlot Meat 4:00 Summary, Compared to Previous Day Prices in dollars per hundredweight,

The CattleBoard: Feeder Cattle Surges Higher, Corn Continues To Fall

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 21:54:28 GMT

CME Livestock Review: Hogs Yield To Cash, Pre-Roll Pressure

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 20:59:45 GMT

Chicago Mercantile Exchange hogs settled well below board Thursday on lower-than-expected midday direct cash hog quotes, sell stops and pre-"Goldman roll" business.

Boneless Cow Beef & Beef Trimmings - Morning

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 17:14:00 GMT

LM_XB400 Des Moines, IA Thu, Nov 05, 2009 USDA Market News NATIONAL

Morning Farm Prices

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 17:13:00 GMT

SJ_LS830 St. Joseph, MO Thu Nov 05, 2009 USDA-MO Dept Ag Market News MORNING FARM PRICES: In St. Joseph, MO,

Boxed Beef - Morning

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 17:04:00 GMT

LM_XB402 Des Moines, IA Thu, Nov 05, 2009 USDA Market News NATIONAL

Cutter Cow Cutout & Boxed Cow Beef Cuts - Morning

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 17:04:00 GMT

LM_XB404 Des Moines, IA Thu, Nov 05, 2009 USDA Market News NATIONAL

Cutter Cow Cutout And Boxed Cow Beef Cuts - Morning

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 17:01:00 GMT

LM_XB404 Des Moines, IA Thu, Nov 05, 2009 USDA Market News NATIONAL

Retail Beef Prices: Ground Beef - Short Ribs

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 16:22:29 GMT

Ground beef prices up 1 cent; Short ribs down 2 cents.

CME Livestock Outlook: Mixed Hogs, Cattle Mostly Firm

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 14:53:08 GMT

Analysts and brokers have mixed feelings about Thursday's Chicago Mercantile Exchange hogs open.

Allendale Early Calls: Larger Corn Production Expected, Many Areas Not Moving Cattle Numbers

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 14:36:50 GMT

Three of four firms that have released crop estimates look for larger corn production. This also includes Allendale. USDA will give its take on Tuesday.

Schwieterman: Feeder Cattle Futures Explode Higher, Corn Closes Poorly

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 14:17:38 GMT

Feeder cattle futures exploded higher on Wednesday, with January leading the way, gaining 1.42 for the session. The Jan contract exceeded or equaled the past 8 days highs, and broke the down trend line in the bull flag formation on the daily bar charts.

Morning Livestock Summary

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 14:07:00 GMT

WA_LS700 Washington, DC Thu Nov 5, 2009 USDA Market News MORNING LIVESTOCK SUMMARY

U.S. Beef Exports: Sales & Shipments Down From High Numbers Last Week

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 14:00:48 GMT

Year-To-Date Beef Exports Down 7%; Slowly Closing The Gap.

USDA Exports: Soybeans & Wheat Down, Corn Up, Beef Sales To South Korea

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 13:27:02 GMT

Net sales of 284,500 metric tons were down 18 percent from the previous week and 49 percent from the prior 4-week average.

USDA Carlot Meat 4:00 Summary

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:01:00 GMT

NW_LS851 Des Moines, IA Wed Nov 04, 2009 USDA Market News USDA Carlot Meat 4:00 Summary, Compared to Previous Day Prices in dollars per hundredweight,

The CattleBoard: Feeder Cattle Reaches 10-Day High, Daily Drop Continues To Climb

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 22:15:51 GMT

Boneless Cow Beef & Beef Trimmings - Afternoon

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 22:15:00 GMT

LM_XB401 Des Moines, IA Wed, Nov 04, 2009 USDA Market News NATIONAL

Beef Carcass Price Equivalent

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 22:15:00 GMT

NW_LS410 Des Moines, IA Wed, Nov 04, 2009 USDA Market News USDA BEEF CARCASS PRICE EQUIVALENT INDEX VALUE

Canadian Packers Ask For Government Aid For Safer Beef

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 22:09:56 GMT

Reuters reports Canadian beef packers want C$26 million to pay for disposing beef specified risk materials associated with mad cow disease.

Imported Beef Trade Report

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 22:06:00 GMT

NW_LS421 Des Moines, IA Wed, Nov 04, 2009 USDA Market News IMPORT BEEF TRADE Compared to Last Week:

Cutter Cow Cutout & Boxed Cow Beef Cuts - Afternoon

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 22:04:00 GMT

LM_XB405 Des Moines, IA Wed, Nov 04, 2009 USDA Market News NATIONAL

Beef and Pork Variety Meats Report

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 22:04:00 GMT

NW_LS440 Des Moines, IA Wed, Nov 04, 2009 USDA Market News USDA BY-PRODUCT PRICE REPORT - FOB CENTRAL U.S. BASIS Carlot Basis - Dollars/hundredweight

Tallow, Proteins & Hides Report

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 22:04:00 GMT

NW_LS442 Des Moines, IA Wed, Nov 04, 2009 USDA Market News USDA TALLOW, PROTEIN, AND HIDE REPORT - FOB CENTRAL U.S. Dollars/hundredweight (unless otherwise

By-Product Drop Value

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 22:04:00 GMT

NW_LS441 Des Moines, IA Wed, Nov 04, 2009 USDA Market News USDA BY-PRODUCT DROP VALUE (STEER) The hide and offal value from a typical slaughter

Cutter Cow Cutout And Boxed Cow Beef Cuts - Afternoon

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 22:01:00 GMT

LM_XB405 Des Moines, IA Wed, Nov 04, 2009 USDA Market News NATIONAL

Boneless Processing Beef And Beef Trimmings - Afternoon

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 22:01:00 GMT

LM_XB401 Des Moines, IA Wed, Nov 04, 2009 USDA Market News NATIONAL

CME Livestock Review: Cattle Complex Bucks Early Downtrend

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 21:20:39 GMT

Chicago Mercantile Exchange live cattle finished higher Wednesday on cash cattle price optimism, fund buying and buy stops.

Boneless Cow Beef & Beef Trimmings - Morning

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 17:15:00 GMT

LM_XB400 Des Moines, IA Wed, Nov 04, 2009 USDA Market News NATIONAL

Morning Farm Prices

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 17:14:00 GMT

SJ_LS830 St. Joseph, MO Wed Nov 04, 2009 USDA-MO Dept Ag Market News MORNING FARM PRICES: In St. Joseph, MO,

Boxed Beef - Morning

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 17:04:00 GMT

LM_XB402 Des Moines, IA Wed, Nov 04, 2009 USDA Market News NATIONAL

Cutter Cow Cutout & Boxed Cow Beef Cuts - Morning

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 17:04:00 GMT

LM_XB404 Des Moines, IA Wed, Nov 04, 2009 USDA Market News NATIONAL

Cutter Cow Cutout And Boxed Cow Beef Cuts - Morning

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 17:01:00 GMT

LM_XB404 Des Moines, IA Wed, Nov 04, 2009 USDA Market News NATIONAL

Taiwan Importers Join Association Against U.S. Beef

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 15:49:03 GMT

With the announcement that Taiwan will import U.S. ground beef, the Taipei Times reports that nine major importers have joined a Taipei City Government organized association refusing to accept U.S. ground beef, intestines and spinal cords.

Allendale Early Calls: Corn Higher As Traders Anticipate Fund Buying, Cattle Trades At $88 In The South

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 14:42:41 GMT

The news was not bullish this morning when the newswires were reporting 2 deaths from food borne illness caused by E-coli. However it did not seem to impact futures. Cash news remains good with cattle trading at 88.00 in the south and 135.00 in the north.

Schwieterman: Feeder Cattle Futures Follow Live Cattle Lower, Corn Market Stronger

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 14:31:09 GMT

It doesn’t pay to underestimate the corn market. Concerns about harvest delays and crop size, as well as fund buying, have been very supportive regardless of the activity in the outside markets. Today the outside market influences are positive, so we will see if there is even more buying interest today.

US Cash Cattle Pre-Open: Trading Interest Lower After Monday

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 14:29:12 GMT

Very few fed cattle traded in the Plains Tuesday after nearly 6,000 traded Monday at a steady $88 per hundredweight on a live basis, market analysts and brokers said.

CME Livestock Outlook: Mostly Firm Hogs On Fundamentals

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 14:27:17 GMT

A mostly firm Chicago Mercantile Exchange hogs open is possible Wednesday on steady-to-higher cash hog price calls, said analsyts and brokers.

Morning Livestock Summary

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 14:07:00 GMT

WA_LS700 Washington, DC Wed Nov 4, 2009 USDA Market News MORNING LIVESTOCK

Boneless Cow Beef & Beef Trimmings - Afternoon

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 22:15:00 GMT

LM_XB401 Des Moines, IA Tue, Nov 03, 2009 USDA Market News NATIONAL

Beef Carcass Price Equivalent

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 22:15:00 GMT

NW_LS410 Des Moines, IA Tue, Nov 03, 2009 USDA Market News USDA BEEF CARCASS PRICE EQUIVALENT INDEX VALUE

The CattleBoard: Boxed Beef & Daily Drop Reach 10-Day Highs

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 22:13:49 GMT

Cutter Cow Cutout & Boxed Cow Beef Cuts - Afternoon

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 22:04:00 GMT

LM_XB405 Des Moines, IA Tue, Nov 03, 2009 USDA Market News NATIONAL

Beef and Pork Variety Meats Report

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 22:04:00 GMT

NW_LS440 Des Moines, IA Tue, Nov 03, 2009 USDA Market News USDA BY-PRODUCT PRICE REPORT - FOB CENTRAL U.S. BASIS Carlot Basis - Dollars/hundredweight

Tallow, Proteins & Hides Report

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 22:04:00 GMT

NW_LS442 Des Moines, IA Tue, Nov 03, 2009 USDA Market News USDA TALLOW, PROTEIN, AND HIDE REPORT - FOB CENTRAL U.S. Dollars/hundredweight (unless otherwise

By-Product Drop Value

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 22:04:00 GMT

NW_LS441 Des Moines, IA Tue, Nov 03, 2009 USDA Market News USDA BY-PRODUCT DROP VALUE (STEER) The hide and offal value from a typical slaughter

Cutter Cow Cutout And Boxed Cow Beef Cuts - Afternoon

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 22:01:00 GMT

LM_XB405 Des Moines, IA Tue, Nov 03, 2009 USDA Market News NATIONAL

Boneless Processing Beef And Beef Trimmings - Afternoon

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 22:01:00 GMT

LM_XB401 Des Moines, IA Tue, Nov 03, 2009 USDA Market News NATIONAL

USDA Carlot Meat 4:00 Summary

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 22:01:00 GMT

NW_LS851 Des Moines, IA Tue Nov 03, 2009 USDA Market News USDA Carlot Meat 4:00 Summary, Compared to Previous Day Prices in dollars per hundredweight,

In The Cattle Markets: Impact Of Southeastern Rains

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 21:25:14 GMT

The Southern US has been inundated with rain over the past two months. The Mississippi River corridor has been particularly hard hit by the excessive rains.

Beef Board: November Beef Briefs

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 21:20:45 GMT

Look for Beef Briefs to be delivered the first of each month -- your snapshot of beef checkoff news affecting the dairy and beef industries.

CME Livestock Review: Two-Sided Hogs; Profiteers Pare Cattle

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 20:58:06 GMT

Chicago Mercantile Exchange December and February hogs Tuesday settled weak on bear spreading associated with pre-"Goldman roll" activity.

Marler Clark Sues Meat Companies On Behalf Of Children Stricken With E. coli

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 20:43:46 GMT

E. coli lawsuits were filed today in Plymouth County Superior Court for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts on behalf of two children who recently became ill with E. coli O157:H7 infections after consuming contaminated ground beef produced by two different companies.

Boneless Cow Beef & Beef Trimmings - Morning

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 17:14:00 GMT

LM_XB400 Des Moines, IA Tue, Nov 03, 2009 USDA Market News NATIONAL

Morning Farm Prices

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 17:13:00 GMT

SJ_LS830 St. Joseph, MO Tue Nov 03, 2009 USDA-MO Dept Ag Market News MORNING FARM PRICES: In St. Joseph,

Canadian Livestock Prices and Slaughter Figures

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 17:10:00 GMT

WA_LS718 Des Moines, IA Tue, Nov 03, 2009 USDA Market News Canadian Livestock Prices and Federal Inspected Slaughter Figures Info for Week Ending

Boxed Beef - Morning

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 17:04:00 GMT

LM_XB402 Des Moines, IA Tue, Nov 03, 2009 USDA Market News NATIONAL

Cutter Cow Cutout & Boxed Cow Beef Cuts - Morning

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 17:04:00 GMT

LM_XB404 Des Moines, IA Tue, Nov 03, 2009 USDA Market News NATIONAL

Cutter Cow Cutout And Boxed Cow Beef Cuts - Morning

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 17:01:00 GMT

LM_XB404 Des Moines, IA Tue, Nov 03, 2009 USDA Market News NATIONAL

Allendale Early Calls: E. Coli Not Expected To Hurt Beef Sales, Soybeans Lead Market

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 14:51:18 GMT

This morning we noted the two deaths and 26 illnesses related to e-coli should have no bearing on prices or beef demand. US consumers have little concern in the safety of their beef. In addition, the half million lbs of ground beef involved pale in comparison to previous e-coli concerns which involved millions of lbs.

CME Livestock Outlook: Mixed Hogs, Lower Cattle

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 14:38:40 GMT

A mixed Chicago Mercantile Exchange hog open may be in store Tuesday due to possible spillover buying after futures' steep climb Monday versus potential profit-taking, said analysts and brokers.

Schwieterman: Live Cattle Futures & Corn Finish Day With A Rally, Lower This Morning

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 14:30:07 GMT

Fund buying sent the corn market higher yesterday and overwhelmed any negative influences from the outside markets. Overnight that wasn’t the case though and the corn gave back some of yesterday’s gains. The Dollar Index took out last week’s high, which is going to be a concern today.

Morning Livestock Summary

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 14:07:00 GMT

WA_LS700 Washington, DC Tue Nov 3, 2009 USDA Market

Cattle Trader Center: The Cattle Analyzer

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 13:47:23 GMT

Record Cattle Weights, Boxed Beef Over $140, Cattle Trade Over $86.

Beef Checkoff-Funded National Beef Cookoff Delivers Long-Term Value

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 13:18:14 GMT

If you love great beef and fine wine, Northern California was the place to be recently when Sonoma played host to the 2009 National Beef Cook-Off, managed by the American National Cattlewomen and funded in part by the beef checkoff.

USDA Carlot Meat 4:00 Summary

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:01:00 GMT

NW_LS851 Des Moines, IA Mon Nov 02, 2009 USDA Market News USDA Carlot Meat 4:00 Summary, Compared to Previous Day Prices in dollars per hundredweight,

The CattleBoard: Feeder Cattle Hits 10-Day High, Boxed Beef Rebounds

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 22:17:50 GMT

Boneless Cow Beef & Beef Trimmings - Afternoon

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 22:15:00 GMT

LM_XB401 Des Moines, IA Mon, Nov 02, 2009 USDA Market News NATIONAL

Beef Carcass Price Equivalent

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 22:15:00 GMT

NW_LS410 Des Moines, IA Mon, Nov 02, 2009 USDA Market News USDA BEEF CARCASS PRICE EQUIVALENT INDEX VALUE

Internet Hoax Says McDonald’s Canada Planning To Buy South America Beef

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 22:14:20 GMT

The Canadian Press reports an inaccurate email claiming to be from an Alberta cattle-feeding group asks Canadians to boycott McDonald’s for buying a majority of its beef from South America.

Cutter Cow Cutout & Boxed Cow Beef Cuts - Afternoon

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 22:04:00 GMT

LM_XB405 Des Moines, IA Mon, Nov 02, 2009 USDA Market News NATIONAL

Beef and Pork Variety Meats Report

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 22:04:00 GMT

NW_LS440 Des Moines, IA Mon, Nov 02, 2009 USDA Market News USDA BY-PRODUCT PRICE REPORT - FOB CENTRAL U.S. BASIS Carlot Basis - Dollars/hundredweight

Tallow, Proteins & Hides Report

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 22:04:00 GMT

NW_LS442 Des Moines, IA Mon, Nov 02, 2009 USDA Market News USDA TALLOW, PROTEIN, AND HIDE REPORT - FOB CENTRAL U.S. Dollars/hundredweight (unless otherwise

By-Product Drop Value

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 22:04:00 GMT

NW_LS441 Des Moines, IA Mon, Nov 02, 2009 USDA Market News USDA BY-PRODUCT DROP VALUE (STEER) The hide and offal value from a typical slaughter

Cutter Cow Cutout And Boxed Cow Beef Cuts - Afternoon

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 22:01:00 GMT

LM_XB405 Des Moines, IA Mon, Nov 02, 2009 USDA Market News NATIONAL

Boneless Processing Beef And Beef Trimmings - Afternoon

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 22:01:00 GMT

LM_XB401 Des Moines, IA Mon, Nov 02, 2009 USDA Market News NATIONAL

Chart: Cattle Weights Up Again

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 21:18:44 GMT

Cattle weights at 1,319 are the highest of the year.

CME Livestock Review: Hogs Strengthen, Cattle Rally

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 21:01:27 GMT

Chicago Mercantile Exchange hogs settled higher Monday, and added more gains after Friday's bullish close, due to pockets of better-than-expected cash hog prices and buy stops.

Chart: Boxed Beef Prices Weekly Average

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 20:18:25 GMT

Boxed beef weekly prices average over $141 for the first time in 6 weeks.

CDC: Contaminated Beef May Be Linked To 2 Deaths

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 18:59:53 GMT

Two deaths and 26 other illnesses may be linked to fresh ground beef that has been recalled because it might be contaminated with E. coli bacteria, a federal health official said Monday.

Boneless Cow Beef & Beef Trimmings - Morning

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 17:15:00 GMT

LM_XB400 Des Moines, IA Mon, Nov 02, 2009 USDA Market News NATIONAL

Morning Farm Prices

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 17:14:00 GMT

SJ_LS830 St. Joseph, MO Mon Nov 02, 2009 USDA-MO Dept Ag Market News MORNING FARM PRICES: In St. Joseph, MO,

Boxed Beef - Morning

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 17:04:00 GMT

LM_XB402 Des Moines, IA Mon, Nov 02, 2009 USDA Market News NATIONAL

Cutter Cow Cutout & Boxed Cow Beef Cuts - Morning

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 17:04:00 GMT

LM_XB404 Des Moines, IA Mon, Nov 02, 2009 USDA Market News NATIONAL

Cutter Cow Cutout And Boxed Cow Beef Cuts - Morning

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 17:01:00 GMT

LM_XB404 Des Moines, IA Mon, Nov 02, 2009 USDA Market News NATIONAL

Ground Beef Recalled Over E. Coli Illnesses

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 16:20:38 GMT

A New York meat company has recalled almost 546,000 pounds of ground beef because it may be contaminated with a bacteria that has caused illness and one death, according to health officials.

Boxed Beef Cuts - Branded Product

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 15:45:00 GMT

LM_XB452 Des Moines, IA Mon, Nov 02, 2009 USDA Market News NATIONAL

Boxed Beef Cuts - Formulated Sales

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 15:45:00 GMT

LM_XB454 Des Moines, IA Mon, Nov 02, 2009 USDA Market News NATIONAL

Boxed Beef Cuts - USDA Prime Product

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 15:45:00 GMT

LM_XB456 Des Moines, IA Mon, Nov 02, 2009 USDA Market News NATIONAL

Boxed Beef Cuts - Ungraded Product

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 15:45:00 GMT

LM_XB462 Des Moines, IA Mon, Nov 02, 2009 USDA Market News NATIONAL

Steer & Heifer Estimated Grading Percent Report

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 15:44:00 GMT

NW_LS196 Des Moines, Iowa Mon Nov 02, 2009 USDA Market News USDA NATIONAL STEER

Comprehensive Boxed Beef Cutout

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 15:34:00 GMT

LM_XB463 Des Moines, IA November 2, 2009 USDA Market News NATIONAL COMPREHENSIVE BOXED

CME Livestock Outlook: Mixed Hogs, Cattle Calls

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 14:45:58 GMT

Analysts and brokers expect a mixed Chicago Mercantile Exchange hogs start Monday.

Allendale Early Calls: Near Term Cattle Slaughter Down, Corn Lower

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 14:38:28 GMT

There are some that do not believe the funds had anything to do with the run higher in grains. They felt that it had everything to do with the delayed planting. Today gave us a day where if you believe the funds more than the market, or weather, or both it didn’t matter because they all pointed lower.

Thompson: Bearish Feeder Cattle, Corn Correction

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 14:28:46 GMT

Dec cattle finished out the weak and under pressure.

Schwieterman: Cattle Prices Down Despite Dip In Corn Futures

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 14:24:49 GMT

The corn was very active overnight. First the December corn tested the 50% retracement of the last leg up, then the market bounced back to close positive. Weather forecasts are dry and conducive to harvest, but weakness in the Dollar was supportive.

Imported Meat & Poultry

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 14:10:00 GMT

WA_LS421 Washington, DC Mon, Nov 02, 2009 USDA Market News Imported Meat and Poultry passed for entry in the United States by Country Countries

Morning Livestock Summary

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 14:07:00 GMT

WA_LS700 Washington DC Mon Nov 1, 2009 USDA Market News Estimated Daily Livestock

Meat Production Report: Beef At 10-Week High; Pork Down

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 14:00:25 GMT

Meat production down slightly from last week's record levels. Cattle weights up again to 1,319 pounds. Cattle slaughter up over 650K.

Montana Hunters Asked To Test Animals For Disease

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 13:35:18 GMT

Montana wildlife managers are seeking the severed heads of some wildlife taken by hunters and want hunters to draw blood from elk taken in the Yellowstone region as part of two ongoing disease studies.

New York Firm Recalls Fresh Ground Beef Products Due To Possible E. coli O157:H7 Contamination

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 13:26:53 GMT

October 31, 2009 - Fairbank Farms, an Ashville, NY, establishment, is recalling approximately 545,699 pounds of fresh ground beef products that may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7, the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today.

Cattle Market Notes: Cash Prices Improve, Weather Is The Factor For Corn

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 21:06:57 GMT

Further improvement in cash fed cattle prices continued this week.

USDA Carlot Meat 4:00 Summary

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 23:01:00 GMT

NW_LS851 Des Moines, IA Fri Oct 30, 2009 USDA Market News USDA Carlot Meat 4:00 Summary, Compared to Previous Day Prices in dollars per hundredweight,

Schwieterman: Interesting Week For Cattle, Poor Wheat Fundamentals

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 22:33:40 GMT

The US Dollar Index didn’t fall to a new low for a change and made a sizeable corrective bounce.

Boneless Cow Beef & Beef Trimmings - Afternoon

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 21:15:00 GMT

LM_XB401 Des Moines, IA Fri, Oct 30, 2009 USDA Market News NATIONAL

Beef Carcass Price Equivalent

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 21:15:00 GMT

NW_LS410 Des Moines, IA Fri, Oct 30, 2009 USDA Market News USDA BEEF CARCASS PRICE EQUIVALENT INDEX VALUE

Imported Beef Trade Report

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 21:06:00 GMT

NW_LS421 Des Moines, IA Fri, Oct 30, 2009 USDA Market News IMPORT BEEF TRADE Compared to Last Week:

Cutter Cow Cutout & Boxed Cow Beef Cuts - Afternoon

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 21:04:00 GMT

LM_XB405 Des Moines, IA Fri, Oct 30, 2009 USDA Market News NATIONAL

Beef and Pork Variety Meats Report

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 21:04:00 GMT

NW_LS440 Des Moines, IA Fri, Oct 30, 2009 USDA Market News USDA BY-PRODUCT PRICE REPORT - FOB CENTRAL U.S. BASIS Carlot Basis - Dollars/hundredweight

Tallow, Proteins & Hides Report

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 21:04:00 GMT

NW_LS442 Des Moines, IA Fri, Oct 30, 2009 USDA Market News USDA TALLOW, PROTEIN, AND HIDE REPORT - FOB CENTRAL U.S. Dollars/hundredweight (unless otherwise

By-Product Drop Value

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 21:04:00 GMT

NW_LS441 Des Moines, IA Fri, Oct 30, 2009 USDA Market News USDA BY-PRODUCT DROP VALUE (STEER) The hide and offal value from a typical slaughter

Boneless Cow Beef & Trimmings - Negotiated Sales

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 21:04:00 GMT

LM_XB460 Des Moines, IA Fri, Oct 30, 2009 USDA Market News NATIONAL

Boneless Cow Beef & Trimmings - Formulated Sales

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 21:04:00 GMT

LM_XB450 Des Moines, IA Fri Oct 30, 2009 USDA Market News NATIONAL

Boxed Beef Cutout & Cuts - Negotiated Sales

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 21:04:00 GMT

LM_XB459 Des Moines, IA Fri, Oct 30, 2009 USDA Market News NATIONAL

Cutter Cow Cutout & Boxed Cow Beef Cuts

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 21:04:00 GMT

LM_XB461 Des Moines, IA Fri, Oct 30, 2009 USDA Market News NATIONAL

By-Products Drop Value Cow Variety Meats

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 21:04:00 GMT

NW_LS444 Des Moines, IA Fri, Oct 30, 2009 USDA Market News WEEKLY USDA BY-PRODUCT DROP VALUE (COW) The hide and offal value from a typical

Cutter Cow Cutout And Boxed Cow Beef Cuts - Afternoon

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 21:01:00 GMT

LM_XB405 Des Moines, IA Fri, Oct 30, 2009 USDA Market News NATIONAL

Boneless Processing Beef And Beef Trimmings - Afternoon

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 21:01:00 GMT

LM_XB401 Des Moines, IA Fri, Oct 30, 2009 USDA Market News NATIONAL

West Coast Cow Carcass

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 21:01:00 GMT

NW_LS400 Des Moines, IA Fri, Oct 30, 2009 USDA Market News WEEKLY CAF WEST COAST COW AND BULL

VAN Report: Boxed Beef Loads - Select Cuts Fall To 27-Day Low

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 20:39:58 GMT

Select Cuts set its 27 low Select Cuts At 45 Down 30. High This Year: 82; Low This Year: 33.

The CattleBoard: Select Beef Cuts Down, Daily Drop Up

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 20:37:39 GMT

CME Livestock Review:Cattle Down, Most Hogs Up On Positioning

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 20:15:50 GMT

Chicago Mercantile Exchange live cattle closed lower Friday on sell stops, bear spreading and low-priced corn.

Cattle Outlook: Beef Prices Improve, Slaughter Up

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 19:16:08 GMT

According to the price data available, the consumer demand for beef is down 2.3 percent and for pork, up 4.0 percent.

Where's The Beef? In Land Of Cowboys, Pig Thrives

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 18:36:12 GMT

The president of the National Pork Producers Council - the person who represents the people who represent the nation's pigs - appeared recently before Congress to talk about sales in the swine flu era.

Estimated Weekly Meat Production Under Federal Inspection

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 18:14:00 GMT

SJ_LS712 St Joseph, MO Fri Oct 30, 2009 USDA Market News Estimated Weekly Meat Production Under Federal Inspection

Boneless Cow Beef & Beef Trimmings - Morning

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 16:15:00 GMT

LM_XB400 Des Moines, IA Fri, Oct 30, 2009 USDA Market News NATIONAL

Boxed Beef - Morning

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 16:04:00 GMT

LM_XB402 Des Moines, IA Fri, Oct 30, 2009 USDA Market News NATIONAL

Cutter Cow Cutout & Boxed Cow Beef Cuts - Morning

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 16:04:00 GMT

LM_XB404 Des Moines, IA Fri, Oct 30, 2009 USDA Market News NATIONAL

Cutter Cow Cutout And Boxed Cow Beef Cuts - Morning

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 16:01:00 GMT

LM_XB404 Des Moines, IA Fri, Oct 30, 2009 USDA Market News NATIONAL

Cattlemen's Capitol Concerns: Death Tax, Livestock Scale Inspection

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 14:51:47 GMT

The National Cattlemen's Beef Association (NCBA) is continuing to urge Congress to pass legislation providing additional relief and permanency in the tax code for America's farmers, ranchers and other small business owners.

Morning Farm Prices

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 14:43:00 GMT

SJ_LS830 St. Joseph, MO Fri Oct 30, 2009 USDA-MO Dept Ag Market News MORNING FARM PRICES: In St. Joseph, MO,

US Cash Cattle Pre-Open: Traders Assessing Next Week

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 13:28:32 GMT

With this week's cash trading complete, traders now are turning their attentions to next week and hoping they can hold prices steady.

CME Livestock Outlook: Mixed Hogs On Month-End Positioning

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 13:26:48 GMT

Position squaring on the last trading day for the month of October could stir a mixed Chicago Mercantile Exchange hogs open Friday, said analysts and brokers.

Allendale Early Calls: Live Cattle Down, Corn & Soybeans Lower

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 13:13:12 GMT

Schwieterman: Weather Costing Cattle Tonnage, Wheat Finding Support

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 13:07:46 GMT

The ended the overnight session by giving up a sizeable portion of yesterday’s gains. The Dollar bounced back a little and the stocks slipped, which was enough reason for traders to sell.

Morning Livestock Summary

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 13:07:00 GMT

WA_LS700 Washington DC Fri Oct 30, 2009 USDA Market News MORNING LIVESTOCK

Boneless Cow Beef & Beef Trimmings - Afternoon

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 21:15:00 GMT

LM_XB401 Des Moines, IA Thu, Oct 29, 2009 USDA Market News NATIONAL

Beef Carcass Price Equivalent

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 21:15:00 GMT

NW_LS410 Des Moines, IA Thu, Oct 29, 2009 USDA Market News USDA BEEF CARCASS PRICE EQUIVALENT INDEX VALUE

The CattleBoard: 5-Day Upward Trend Ends For Boxed Beef, Daily Drop Continues Up

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 21:07:15 GMT

Cutter Cow Cutout & Boxed Cow Beef Cuts - Afternoon

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 21:04:00 GMT

LM_XB405 Des Moines, IA Thu, Oct 29, 2009 USDA Market News NATIONAL

Beef and Pork Variety Meats Report

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 21:04:00 GMT

NW_LS440 Des Moines, IA Thu, Oct 29, 2009 USDA Market News USDA BY-PRODUCT PRICE REPORT - FOB CENTRAL U.S. BASIS Carlot Basis - Dollars/hundredweight

Tallow, Proteins & Hides Report

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 21:04:00 GMT

NW_LS442 Des Moines, IA Thu, Oct 29, 2009 USDA Market News USDA TALLOW, PROTEIN, AND HIDE REPORT - FOB CENTRAL U.S. Dollars/hundredweight (unless otherwise

By-Product Drop Value

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 21:04:00 GMT

NW_LS441 Des Moines, IA Thu, Oct 29, 2009 USDA Market News USDA BY-PRODUCT DROP VALUE (STEER) The hide and offal value from a typical slaughter

Cutter Cow Cutout And Boxed Cow Beef Cuts - Afternoon

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 21:01:00 GMT

LM_XB405 Des Moines, IA Thu, Oct 29, 2009 USDA Market News NATIONAL

Boneless Processing Beef And Beef Trimmings - Afternoon

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 21:01:00 GMT

LM_XB401 Des Moines, IA Thu, Oct 29, 2009 USDA Market News NATIONAL

USDA Carlot Meat 4:00 Summary

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 21:01:00 GMT

NW_LS851 Des Moines, IA Thu Oct 29, 2009 USDA Market News USDA Carlot Meat 4:00 Summary, Compared to Previous Day Prices in dollars per hundredweight,

In The Cattle Markets: Heavyweight Cattle In The Northern Plains

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 20:31:51 GMT

Several weeks ago, Dr. Mark discussed the “Northern Discount” where Northern Plains fed cattle were selling at a larger-than-usual discount to Southern Plains cattle.

CME Livestock Review: China/U.S. Pork News Spurs Hog Buying

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 20:16:53 GMT

Chicago Mercantile Exchange lean hogs settled higher Thursday after China announced it intends to remove import restrictions on U.S. pork. Fund buying and short-covering provided added strength to lean hogs.

Boneless Cow Beef & Beef Trimmings - Morning

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 16:14:00 GMT

LM_XB400 Des Moines, IA Thu, Oct 29, 2009 USDA Market News NATIONAL

Morning Farm Prices

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 16:13:00 GMT

SJ_LS830 St. Joseph, MO Thu Oct 29, 2009 USDA-MO Dept Ag Market News MORNING FARM PRICES: In St. Joseph, MO,

Boxed Beef - Morning

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 16:04:00 GMT

LM_XB402 Des Moines, IA Thu, Oct 29, 2009 USDA Market News NATIONAL

Cutter Cow Cutout & Boxed Cow Beef Cuts - Morning

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 16:04:00 GMT

LM_XB404 Des Moines, IA Thu, Oct 29, 2009 USDA Market News NATIONAL

U.S. Beef Exports: Monster Week For Shipments & Sales

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 16:02:08 GMT

U.S. Beef Exports Looking Good Over The Past Ten Weeks.

Cutter Cow Cutout And Boxed Cow Beef Cuts - Morning

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 16:01:00 GMT

LM_XB404 Des Moines, IA Thu, Oct 29, 2009 USDA Market News NATIONAL

CME Livestock Outlook: Most Hogs Firm On More Buying, Cutouts

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 13:42:37 GMT

Chicago Mercantile Exchange hogs could open mostly firm Thursday on possible carryover from futures' late-day rebound Wednesday, said analysts and brokers.

US Cash Cattle Pre-Open: Week's Trading Considered Complete

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 13:38:18 GMT

After a surprising midweek fed cattle trade at prices that are $2 to $3 per hundredweight higher than last week, market analysts and brokers Thursday said the week's activity was done.

Allendale Early Calls: Cash Cattle Rallies $6 In 3 Weeks, Corn Starts Day Lower

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 13:30:40 GMT

Later in the day we saw cash cattle trading start with gains of $1 to $2 from last week at $87. Let’s put this into perspective. Cash cattle have rallied a full $6 in just three weeks! If that doesn’t tell you something about this market than nothing will.

Schwieterman: Live Cattle Cash Sales Reach $88 In The South, Corn Bounces On Weak Dollar

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 13:15:38 GMT

Feeder cattle futures recovered from early weakness to close with moderate losses on Wednesday. Overnight trade was quiet, with minimal trade on either side of unchanged. Look for prices to slowly begin improving if the live cattle can sustain strength in today’s trade.

Morning Livestock Summary

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 13:07:00 GMT

WA_LS700 Washington, DC Thu Oct 29, 2009 USDA Market News MORNING LIVESTOCK SUMMARY

Taiwan's Ma Seeks To Calm Uproar Over US Beef

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 12:50:08 GMT

Taiwanese President Ma Ying-jeou moved Thursday to ease a political storm over the government's decision to lift a ban on certain U.S. beef imports, saying adequate safeguards are in place to guard against mad cow disease.

USDA Exports: Corn Up, Soybeans & Wheat Down, Beef Sales To Mexico

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 12:35:18 GMT

Net sales of 347,700 metric tons were down 45 percent from the previous week and 42 percent from the prior 4-week average.

Boneless Cow Beef & Beef Trimmings - Afternoon

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 21:15:00 GMT

LM_XB401 Des Moines, IA Wed, Oct 28, 2009 USDA Market News NATIONAL

Beef Carcass Price Equivalent

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 21:15:00 GMT

NW_LS410 Des Moines, IA Wed, Oct 28, 2009 USDA Market News USDA BEEF CARCASS PRICE EQUIVALENT INDEX VALUE

The CattleBoard: Live Cattle Continue To Drop, Daily Drop Unchanged

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 21:14:56 GMT

Imported Beef Trade Report

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 21:06:00 GMT

NW_LS421 Des Moines, IA Wed, Oct 28, 2009 USDA Market News IMPORT BEEF TRADE Compared to Last Week:

Cutter Cow Cutout & Boxed Cow Beef Cuts - Afternoon

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 21:04:00 GMT

LM_XB405 Des Moines, IA Wed, Oct 28, 2009 USDA Market News NATIONAL

Beef and Pork Variety Meats Report

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 21:04:00 GMT

NW_LS440 Des Moines, IA Wed, Oct 28, 2009 USDA Market News USDA BY-PRODUCT PRICE REPORT - FOB CENTRAL U.S. BASIS Carlot Basis - Dollars/hundredweight

Tallow, Proteins & Hides Report

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 21:04:00 GMT

NW_LS442 ***CORRECTION ON CENTRAL CHOICE WHITE GREASE*** Des Moines, IA Wed, Oct 28, 2009 USDA Market News USDA TALLOW, PROTEIN, AND HIDE REPORT

By-Product Drop Value

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 21:04:00 GMT

NW_LS441 Des Moines, IA Wed, Oct 28, 2009 USDA Market News USDA BY-PRODUCT DROP VALUE (STEER) The hide and offal value from a typical slaughter

Cutter Cow Cutout And Boxed Cow Beef Cuts - Afternoon

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 21:01:00 GMT

LM_XB405 Des Moines, IA Wed, Oct 28, 2009 USDA Market News NATIONAL

Boneless Processing Beef And Beef Trimmings - Afternoon

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 21:01:00 GMT

LM_XB401 Des Moines, IA Wed, Oct 28, 2009 USDA Market News NATIONAL

USDA Carlot Meat 4:00 Summary

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 21:01:00 GMT

NW_LS851 Des Moines, IA Wed Oct 28, 2009 USDA Market News USDA Carlot Meat 4:00 Summary, Compared to Previous Day Prices in dollars per hundredweight,

CME Livestock Review: Cattle Lag; Hogs Beat Back Lows

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 20:15:37 GMT

Chicago Mercantile Exchange live cattle closed weak Wednesday on sell stops, fund sales, and December/April bear spreads.

Kansas Governor: Beef Restrictions To Ease

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 20:02:56 GMT

Gov. Mark Parkinson says he has been assured that Taiwan will soon ease restrictions on imports of U.S. beef.

VAN Report: Boxed Beef Prices - Primal Rib Hits 27-Day High

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 19:56:50 GMT

The Primal Rib set its 27 day high for the second time this week.

Primal Rib At 230.39, Up 1.04. High This Year: 288.72; Low This Year: 178.66.

Boxed Beef - Morning

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 18:04:00 GMT

LM_XB402 Des Moines, IA Wed, Oct 28, 2009 USDA Market News NATIONAL

Boneless Cow Beef & Beef Trimmings - Morning

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 16:14:00 GMT

LM_XB400 Des Moines, IA Wed, Oct 28, 2009 USDA Market News NATIONAL

Morning Farm Prices

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 16:13:00 GMT

SJ_LS830 St. Joseph, MO Wed Oct 28, 2009 USDA-MO Dept Ag Market News MORNING FARM PRICES: In St. Joseph, MO,

Cutter Cow Cutout & Boxed Cow Beef Cuts - Morning

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 16:04:00 GMT

LM_XB404 Des Moines, IA Wed, Oct 28, 2009 USDA Market News NATIONAL

AngusSource® Calves Earn Premiums

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 16:03:11 GMT

American Angus Association® verification program continues to add value to Angus-sired calves.

Cutter Cow Cutout And Boxed Cow Beef Cuts - Morning

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 16:01:00 GMT

LM_XB404 Des Moines, IA Wed, Oct 28, 2009 USDA Market News NATIONAL

First BuyHereford.com Online Auction November 3

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 14:31:57 GMT

Cattle producers looking to purchase elite Hereford genetics have a new option for sourcing genetics. The American Hereford Association (AHA) has launched a new online auction Web site — BuyHereford.com — which will feature regular online consignment auctions.

Promotions Center Around New Checkoff-Funded Beef Product

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 14:26:31 GMT

Amy Foods, Inc. has put into full production the Philly Cheese Steak Roll concept, the first beef product in the company's array of product offerings, a concept jointly developed by the beef checkoff's Beef Innovations Group (BIG) and Amy Foods.

KLA: AMI V.P. Says Meatless Monday Campaign Denies Students Freedom Of Choice & Nutrition

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 14:07:21 GMT

American Meat Institute Senior Vice President for Public Affairs Janet Riley has publicly criticized the Baltimore City Schools’ adoption of the “Meatless Monday” campaign, a program done in association with the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health.

CME Livestock Outlook: Mixed Hogs; Cattle Mostly Firm

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 13:41:25 GMT

Chicago Mercantile Exchange hogs could open mixed Wednesday on possible spillover from futures' spike Tuesday versus potential profit-taking by those who were recently long the market, said analysts and brokers.

Schwieterman: Feeder Cattle Futures Close With Modest Gains On Lower Corn Prices & Improving Cash Demand

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 13:16:06 GMT

The corn traded both sides of unchanged overnight in a broad range and ended the session near the lows. The failure of the $3.71 support yesterday points to a move down to the $3.58 to $3.45 area in the December contract.

Morning Livestock Summary

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 13:07:00 GMT

WA_LS700 Washington, DC Wed Oct 28, 2009 USDA Market News MORNING

2008 vs. 2009 Production: Cattle, Hogs & Grains

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 12:40:52 GMT

Corn Production Up; Wheat Production Down. Cattle Slaughter Down; Weights Up.

Boneless Cow Beef & Beef Trimmings - Afternoon

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 21:15:00 GMT

LM_XB401 Des Moines, IA Tue, Oct 27, 2009 USDA Market News NATIONAL

Beef Carcass Price Equivalent

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 21:15:00 GMT

NW_LS410 ***CORRECTED REPORT*** Des Moines, IA Tue, Oct 27, 2009 USDA Market News USDA BEEF CARCASS PRICE EQUIVALENT INDEX VALUE

Cutter Cow Cutout & Boxed Cow Beef Cuts - Afternoon

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 21:04:00 GMT

LM_XB405 Des Moines, IA Tue, Oct 27, 2009 USDA Market News NATIONAL

Beef and Pork Variety Meats Report

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 21:04:00 GMT

NW_LS440 Des Moines, IA Tue, Oct 27, 2009 USDA Market News USDA BY-PRODUCT PRICE REPORT - FOB CENTRAL U.S. BASIS Carlot Basis - Dollars/hundredweight

Tallow, Proteins & Hides Report

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 21:04:00 GMT

NW_LS442 ***CORRECTION ON CENT M&B AND PORK M&B*** Des Moines, IA Tue, Oct 27, 2009 USDA Market News USDA TALLOW, PROTEIN, AND HIDE REPORT

By-Product Drop Value

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 21:04:00 GMT

NW_LS441 ***CORRECTION ON MEAT AND BONE MEAL*** Des Moines, IA Tue, Oct 27, 2009 USDA Market News USDA BY-PRODUCT DROP VALUE (STEER) The hide

Cutter Cow Cutout And Boxed Cow Beef Cuts - Afternoon

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 21:01:00 GMT

LM_XB405 Des Moines, IA Tue, Oct 27, 2009 USDA Market News NATIONAL

Boneless Processing Beef And Beef Trimmings - Afternoon

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 21:01:00 GMT

LM_XB401 Des Moines, IA Tue, Oct 27, 2009 USDA Market News NATIONAL

USDA Carlot Meat 4:00 Summary

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 21:01:00 GMT

NW_LS851 Des Moines, IA Tue Oct 27, 2009 USDA Market News USDA Carlot Meat 4:00 Summary, Compared to Previous Day Prices in dollars per hundredweight,

VAN Report: Boxed Beef Prices Hit 27-Day High

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 21:00:55 GMT

Boxed Beef Prices At 141.66, Up 1.34. High This Year: 158.22; Low This Year: 132.21

The CattleBoard: Boxed Beef Continues To Rise, Feeder Cattle On A Slow Downward Trend

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 20:22:40 GMT

CME Livestock Review: Hogs Jump As Shorts Cover, Funds Buy

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 20:21:29 GMT

Chicago Mercantile Exchange hogs closed mostly higher Tuesday on short-covering, fund buying and forward spreading that catapulted December and February to three-month highs.

Expert Gives Clues About Beef Quality & Production

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 18:22:25 GMT

Marbling is the No. 1 way to determine quality in a cut of meat, said LSU AgCenter county agent Johnny LeVasseur at the latest monthly Lunch and Ag Discovery program at the AgCenter’s Red River Research Station.

Boneless Cow Beef & Beef Trimmings - Morning

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 16:14:00 GMT

LM_XB400 Des Moines, IA Tue, Oct 27, 2009 USDA Market News NATIONAL

Morning Farm Prices

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 16:13:00 GMT

SJ_LS830 St. Joseph, MO Tue Oct 27, 2009 USDA-MO Dept Ag Market News MORNING FARM PRICES: In St. Joseph, MO,

Boxed Beef - Morning

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 16:04:00 GMT

LM_XB402 Des Moines, IA Tue, Oct 27, 2009 USDA Market News NATIONAL

Cutter Cow Cutout & Boxed Cow Beef Cuts - Morning

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 16:04:00 GMT

LM_XB404 Des Moines, IA Tue, Oct 27, 2009 USDA Market News NATIONAL

Cutter Cow Cutout And Boxed Cow Beef Cuts - Morning

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 16:01:00 GMT

LM_XB404 Des Moines, IA Tue, Oct 27, 2009 USDA Market News NATIONAL

200 Stores In Taipei Join Alliance, Refuse To Sell U.S. Beef Offal

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 14:02:44 GMT

Taiwan News reports Taipei City Office of Commerce initiated a plan on Monday encouraging 15,000 local restaurants, grocery stores, hotels and department stores to reject the purchase of U.S. beef offal, ground beef and spinal cords.

VAN Report: Choice / Select Spread Widens To 10-Day High

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 13:46:01 GMT

Choice / Select Spread At 5.42; 10-Day High. High This Year: 11.65; Low This Year: -1.43

VAN Report: Boxed Beef Prices - Primal Rib Hits 27-Day High

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 13:37:54 GMT

Primal Rib At 227.25, Up 1.34. High This Year: 288.72; Low This Year: 178.66.

VAN Report: Boxed Beef Loads - Lowest In 27 Days

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 13:33:41 GMT

Boxed Beef Loads At 188, Lowest In 27 Days. High This Year: 550; Low This Year: 143

Cattle Trader Center: The Cattle Analyzer

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 13:29:30 GMT

Despite Heavy Cattle Weights & Big Slaughter Numbers, Prices Moving In The Right Direction

Canadian Livestock Prices and Slaughter Figures

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 13:24:00 GMT

WA_LS718 Des Moines, IA Tue, Oct 27, 2009 USDA Market News Canadian Livestock Prices and Federal Inspected Slaughter Figures Info for Week Ending

Morning Livestock Summary

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 13:21:00 GMT

WA_LS700 Washington, DC Tue Oct 27, 2009 USDA Market

The Crib Sheet: Cattle Feeders Predict Trade At $85+

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 13:17:02 GMT

Cattle Feeders Bullish On This Week's Trade; Beef Prices Moving In The Right Direction

Schwieterman: Feeder Cattle Futures Recover From Early Weakness, Corn Finishes Day Weaker

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 13:14:49 GMT

Feeder cattle futures recovered from early weakness, after getting a boost from 20 cent losses in the corn pit. Strong technical strength in the fats along with modest continuation in the corn overnight, should lead to higher trade in feeders this morning.

VAN Report: Boxed Beef Over $140; 10-Day High

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 13:01:29 GMT

Boxed Beef At 140.32; Up 1.30. High This Year: 158.22; Low This Year: 132.21

Cattle Trader's Scorecard: 61.44% (Highest In 27 Weeks)

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 12:41:45 GMT

Cattle Trade Going Up Faster Than Beef Prices

Importance Of Checkoff-Funded Foodservice Beef Backer Awards

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 12:37:27 GMT

Each year at the annual cattle industry convention, the beef checkoff honors an industry chain and independent restaurant with the National Beef Backer Award.

Tallgrass Beef To Carry DNA TraceBack® Seal Of Authenticity

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 12:31:50 GMT

Tallgrass Beef, a market leader in branded grass-fed beef production, will use DNA TraceBack® from IdentiGEN to provide a reliable and accurate traceability system so that every cut of Tallgrass beef can be traced back to the family farm where the animals were raised.

Boneless Cow Beef & Beef Trimmings - Afternoon

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 21:15:00 GMT

LM_XB401 Des Moines, IA Mon, Oct 26, 2009 USDA Market News NATIONAL

Beef Carcass Price Equivalent

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 21:15:00 GMT

NW_LS410 Des Moines, IA Mon, Oct 26, 2009 USDA Market News USDA BEEF CARCASS PRICE EQUIVALENT INDEX VALUE

The CattleBoard: Feeder Cattle Drops, Live Cattle Rebounds

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 21:05:51 GMT

Cutter Cow Cutout & Boxed Cow Beef Cuts - Afternoon

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 21:04:00 GMT

LM_XB405 Des Moines, IA Mon, Oct 26, 2009 USDA Market News NATIONAL

Beef and Pork Variety Meats Report

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 21:04:00 GMT

NW_LS440 Des Moines, IA Mon, Oct 26, 2009 USDA Market News USDA BY-PRODUCT PRICE REPORT - FOB CENTRAL U.S. BASIS Carlot Basis - Dollars/hundredweight

Tallow, Proteins & Hides Report

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 21:04:00 GMT

NW_LS442 Des Moines, IA Mon, Oct 26, 2009 USDA Market News USDA TALLOW, PROTEIN, AND HIDE REPORT - FOB CENTRAL U.S. Dollars/hundredweight (unless otherwise

By-Product Drop Value

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 21:04:00 GMT

NW_LS441 Des Moines, IA Mon, Oct 26, 2009 USDA Market News USDA BY-PRODUCT DROP VALUE (STEER) The hide and offal value from a typical slaughter

Cutter Cow Cutout And Boxed Cow Beef Cuts - Afternoon

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 21:01:00 GMT

LM_XB405 Des Moines, IA Mon, Oct 26, 2009 USDA Market News NATIONAL

Boneless Processing Beef And Beef Trimmings - Afternoon

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 21:01:00 GMT

LM_XB401 Des Moines, IA Mon, Oct 26, 2009 USDA Market News NATIONAL

USDA Carlot Meat 4:00 Summary

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 21:01:00 GMT

NW_LS851 Des Moines, IA Mon Oct 26, 2009 USDA Market News USDA Carlot Meat 4:00 Summary, Compared to Previous Day Prices in dollars per hundredweight,

CME Livestock Review: Live Cattle Bow To Corn Pressure

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 20:21:56 GMT

Chicago Mercantile Exchange live cattle ended weaker Monday on spreaders who sold February and bought December, sell stops and lower prices in corn at the Chicago Board of Trade.

Beef Safety- From Pasture To Plate

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 18:17:11 GMT

The Missouri Beef Industry Council recently utilized the $1 per head beef checkoff to present at the Missouri Environmental Health Association's (MEHA) Annual Convention.

Boneless Cow Beef & Beef Trimmings - Morning

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 16:15:00 GMT

LM_XB400 Des Moines, IA Mon, Oct 26, 2009 USDA Market News NATIONAL

Morning Farm Prices

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 16:14:00 GMT

SJ_LS830 St. Joseph, MO Mon Oct 26, 2009 USDA-MO Dept Ag Market News MORNING FARM PRICES: In St. Joseph, MO,

Imported Meat & Poultry

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 16:10:00 GMT

WA_LS421 Washington, DC Mon Oct 26, 2009 USDA Market News Imported Meat and Poultry passed for entry in the United States by Country Countries Totals Measured in

Boxed Beef - Morning

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 16:04:00 GMT

LM_XB402 Des Moines, IA Mon, Oct 26, 2009 USDA Market News NATIONAL

Cutter Cow Cutout & Boxed Cow Beef Cuts - Morning

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 16:04:00 GMT

LM_XB404 Des Moines, IA Mon, Oct 26, 2009 USDA Market News NATIONAL

Cutter Cow Cutout And Boxed Cow Beef Cuts - Morning

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 16:01:00 GMT

LM_XB404 Des Moines, IA Mon, Oct 26, 2009 USDA Market News NATIONAL

Boxed Beef Cuts - Branded Product

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 14:44:00 GMT

LM_XB452 Des Moines, IA Mon, Oct 26, 2009 USDA Market News NATIONAL

Boxed Beef Cuts - Formulated Sales

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 14:44:00 GMT

LM_XB454 Des Moines, IA Mon, Oct 26, 2009 USDA Market News NATIONAL

Boxed Beef Cuts - USDA Prime Product

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 14:44:00 GMT

LM_XB456 Des Moines, IA Mon, Oct 26, 2009 USDA Market News NATIONAL

Boxed Beef Cuts - Ungraded Product

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 14:44:00 GMT

LM_XB462 Des Moines, IA Mon, Oct 26, 2009 USDA Market News NATIONAL

Steer & Heifer Estimated Grading Percent Report

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 14:44:00 GMT

NW_LS196 Des Moines, Iowa Mon Oct 26, 2009 USDA Market News USDA NATIONAL STEER

Comprehensive Boxed Beef Cutout

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 14:34:00 GMT

LM_XB463 Des Moines, IA October 26, 2009 USDA Market News NATIONAL COMPREHENSIVE BOXED

CME Livestock Outlook: Most Hogs Weak, Cattle Mixed

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 13:51:09 GMT

Chicago Mercantile Exchange hogs could open mostly weak Monday on spillover from Friday's futures losses, said analysts and brokers.

VAN Report: Beef Production Close To 10-Week High

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 13:39:05 GMT

This Week: 515.5; 10-Week High: 515.8; High This Year: 519.3

Allendale Early Calls: Cash Cattle Jumps $5 In 2 Weeks, Rain & Outside Markets Affect Corn Market

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 13:28:04 GMT

So, $85.50 and $86 were the ending cash cattle trades this week. That represents a $5 jump in cash cattle in two weeks! While some of the trade is suggesting this strong move in cash and futures is some kind of outside money issue we do not agree.

Schwieterman: Live Cattle Futures Finished Last Week Strong, Corrective Activity Expected For Corn

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 13:16:17 GMT

Feeder cattle futures had a solid week, in spite of the gains posted in the corn market. Cash levels are slowly rising and live cattle price improvement is giving hope for yearling and calf producers.

Morning Livestock Summary

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 13:07:00 GMT

WA_LS700 Washington DC Mon Oct 26, 2009 USDA Market News Estimated Daily

Meat Production Close To High Of The Year

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 13:03:10 GMT

Average Weekly Meat Production This Year Is 932 Million Pounds; This Week Soars Over 990 MP.

Cattle Market Notes: Fed Market Shows Signs Of A Rally

Sun, 25 Oct 2009 14:52:51 GMT

The fed cattle market has finally begun to shows signs of a rally, stringing together two consecutive weeks of higher prices.

Boneless Cow Beef & Beef Trimmings - Afternoon

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 21:15:00 GMT

LM_XB401 Des Moines, IA Fri, Oct 23, 2009 USDA Market News NATIONAL

Beef Carcass Price Equivalent

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 21:15:00 GMT

NW_LS410 Des Moines, IA Fri, Oct 23, 2009 USDA Market News USDA BEEF CARCASS PRICE EQUIVALENT INDEX VALUE

The CattleBoard: Choice/Select Spread Widens, Estimated Livestock Slaughter Down

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 21:10:11 GMT

Imported Beef Trade Report

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 21:06:00 GMT

NW_LS421 Des Moines, IA Fri, Oct 23, 2009 USDA Market News IMPORT BEEF TRADE Compared to Last Week:

Cutter Cow Cutout & Boxed Cow Beef Cuts - Afternoon

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 21:04:00 GMT

LM_XB405 Des Moines, IA Fri, Oct 23, 2009 USDA Market News NATIONAL

Beef and Pork Variety Meats Report

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 21:04:00 GMT

NW_LS440 Des Moines, IA Fri, Oct 23, 2009 USDA Market News USDA BY-PRODUCT PRICE REPORT - FOB CENTRAL U.S. BASIS Carlot Basis - Dollars/hundredweight

Tallow, Proteins & Hides Report

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 21:04:00 GMT

NW_LS442 Des Moines, IA Fri, Oct 23, 2009 USDA Market News USDA TALLOW, PROTEIN, AND HIDE REPORT - FOB CENTRAL U.S. Dollars/hundredweight (unless otherwise

By-Product Drop Value

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 21:04:00 GMT

NW_LS441 Des Moines, IA Fri, Oct 23, 2009 USDA Market News USDA BY-PRODUCT DROP VALUE (STEER) The hide and offal value from a typical slaughter

Boneless Cow Beef & Trimmings - Negotiated Sales

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 21:04:00 GMT

LM_XB460 Des Moines, IA Fri, Oct 23, 2009 USDA Market News NATIONAL

Boneless Cow Beef & Trimmings - Formulated Sales

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 21:04:00 GMT

LM_XB450 Des Moines, IA Fri Oct 23, 2009 USDA Market News NATIONAL

Boxed Beef Cutout & Cuts - Negotiated Sales

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 21:04:00 GMT

LM_XB459 Des Moines, IA Fri, Oct 23, 2009 USDA Market News NATIONAL

Cutter Cow Cutout & Boxed Cow Beef Cuts

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 21:04:00 GMT

LM_XB461 Des Moines, IA Fri, Oct 23, 2009 USDA Market News NATIONAL

By-Products Drop Value Cow Variety Meats

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 21:04:00 GMT

NW_LS444 Des Moines, IA Fri, Oct 23, 2009 USDA Market News WEEKLY USDA BY-PRODUCT DROP VALUE (COW) The hide and offal value from a typical

Schwieterman: Cash Cattle Higher For 2nd Straight Week, Corn Prices Up

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 21:02:36 GMT

We had yet another week in which the US Dollar Index fell to a new low for the move. Technical indicators are oversold and the market is due for a correction, but there is really nothing that indicates we are near a change in trend in the Dollar.

Cutter Cow Cutout And Boxed Cow Beef Cuts - Afternoon

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 21:01:00 GMT

LM_XB405 Des Moines, IA Fri, Oct 23, 2009 USDA Market News NATIONAL

Boneless Processing Beef And Beef Trimmings - Afternoon

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 21:01:00 GMT

LM_XB401 Des Moines, IA Fri, Oct 23, 2009 USDA Market News NATIONAL

USDA Carlot Meat 4:00 Summary

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 21:01:00 GMT

NW_LS851 Des Moines, IA Fri Oct 23, 2009 USDA Market News USDA Carlot Meat 4:00 Summary, Compared to Previous Day Prices in dollars per hundredweight,

West Coast Cow Carcass

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 21:01:00 GMT

NW_LS400 Des Moines, IA Fri, Oct 23, 2009 USDA Market News WEEKLY CAF WEST COAST COW AND BULL

National Feeder Cattle Report

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 20:53:52 GMT

Compared to last week, feeder and stocker cattle were steady to 2.00 higher in both auctions and direct trading.

Meat Production Report: Monster Week For Beef & Pork

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 20:17:56 GMT

Meat Production Up To 990.9 MP. Cattle Slaughter Up To 646,000 Head; Weights Up To 1,317.

Chart: Boxed Beef Weekly Load Count

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 20:12:22 GMT

Boxed Beef Weekly Load Count Down To 1,363

Know The USDA Cull Cow Grades Before You Send Them To Market

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 20:12:13 GMT

Some culling of beef cows occurs in most herds every year. The Beef Audits have generally shown that cull cows, bulls, and cull dairy cows make up about 20% of the beef available for consumption in the United States. About half of this group (or 10% of the beef supply) comes from cull beef cows.

CME Livestock Review: Fundamentals, Premiums Weigh On Hogs

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 20:02:23 GMT

Chicago Mercantile Exchange hogs settled lower Friday on bearish fundamentals, futures' premiums to CME's hog index and sell stops.

U.S. Blocks Canada & Mexico’s Request For WTO To Review COOL

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 19:35:44 GMT

Reuters reports the United States has blocked a request Mexico and Canada submitted to the World Trade Organization to review new Country of Origin Labeling (COOL) rules for all meat imported to the U.S.

Retail Beef Prices: Ground Beef - Short Ribs

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 19:03:00 GMT

Retail Beef Prices For 17 Cuts (June Through September); Reports And Charts Included

Cattle Outlook: Lighter Weight Placements, Wholesale Beef Prices Increase

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 18:42:26 GMT

The Cattle on Feed report for October 1 came in very close to the trade estimates. The on-feed number according to USDA was 100.6 percent of a year earlier.

Burger King Celebrates Windows 7 Release With 7 Patty Whopper

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 18:28:45 GMT

To promote the release of new Windows 7, Microsoft is partnering with Burger King to sell the Windows 7 Whopper exclusively in Japan for seven days as reported by Fox News.

Estimated Weekly Meat Production Under Federal Inspection

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 18:14:00 GMT

SJ_LS712 St Joseph, MO Fri Oct 23, 2009 USDA Market News Estimated Weekly Meat Production Under Federal Inspection

Boneless Cow Beef & Beef Trimmings - Morning

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 16:14:00 GMT

LM_XB400 Des Moines, IA Fri, Oct 23, 2009 USDA Market News NATIONAL

Boxed Beef - Morning

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 16:04:00 GMT

LM_XB402 Des Moines, IA Fri, Oct 23, 2009 USDA Market News NATIONAL

Cutter Cow Cutout & Boxed Cow Beef Cuts - Morning

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 16:04:00 GMT

LM_XB404 Des Moines, IA Fri, Oct 23, 2009 USDA Market News NATIONAL

Cutter Cow Cutout And Boxed Cow Beef Cuts - Morning

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 16:01:00 GMT

LM_XB404 Des Moines, IA Fri, Oct 23, 2009 USDA Market News NATIONAL

Chart: Cold Storage - Beef

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 15:29:01 GMT

Beef In Storage Up From Last Month; Down From Last Year

Morning Farm Prices

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 14:44:00 GMT

SJ_LS830 St. Joseph, MO Fri Oct 23, 2009 USDA-MO Dept Ag Market News MORNING FARM PRICES: In St. Joseph, MO,

CME Livestock Outlook: Mixed Hogs, Cattle Steady-Firm

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 13:48:41 GMT

Possible position squaring by market participants before the weekend might stir a mixed Chicago Mercantile Exchange hogs open Friday, according to analysts and brokers.

Allendale Early Calls: Taiwan Lifts Ban On Bone-In Beef, Corn Export Sales Bearish

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 13:25:34 GMT

For much of the day corn acted like it wanted to sell off. Export sales were very bearish at only 250k tonnes. The US export pace is getting dangerously behind USDA’s projection (about 9%) and a revision down for US export demand may be needed.

Schwieterman: Live Cattle Prices Hit $87 In The South, Corn Up Another 8 Cents Overnight

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 13:09:02 GMT

Feeder cattle continued to ignore surging corn values on Thursday, closing narrowly mixed and holding on to bullish chart patterns. The cash index rose modestly on Thursday, with the single day average pushing above 95.00 for the day.

Morning Livestock Summary

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 13:07:00 GMT

WA_LS700 Washington DC Fri Oct 23, 2009 USDA Market News MORNING LIVESTOCK

The CattleBoard: Boxed Beef Up, Cattle Slaughter Unchanged

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 21:20:23 GMT

Boneless Cow Beef & Beef Trimmings - Afternoon

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 21:15:00 GMT

LM_XB401 Des Moines, IA Thu, Oct 22, 2009 USDA Market News NATIONAL

Beef Carcass Price Equivalent

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 21:15:00 GMT

NW_LS410 Des Moines, IA Thu, Oct 22, 2009 USDA Market News USDA BEEF CARCASS PRICE EQUIVALENT INDEX VALUE

Cutter Cow Cutout & Boxed Cow Beef Cuts - Afternoon

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 21:04:00 GMT

LM_XB405 Des Moines, IA Thu, Oct 22, 2009 USDA Market News NATIONAL

Beef and Pork Variety Meats Report

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 21:04:00 GMT

NW_LS440 Des Moines, IA Thu, Oct 22, 2009 USDA Market News USDA BY-PRODUCT PRICE REPORT - FOB CENTRAL U.S. BASIS Carlot Basis - Dollars/hundredweight

Tallow, Proteins & Hides Report

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 21:04:00 GMT

NW_LS442 Des Moines, IA Thu, Oct 22, 2009 USDA Market News USDA TALLOW, PROTEIN, AND HIDE REPORT - FOB CENTRAL U.S. Dollars/hundredweight (unless otherwise

By-Product Drop Value

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 21:04:00 GMT

NW_LS441 Des Moines, IA Thu, Oct 22, 2009 USDA Market News USDA BY-PRODUCT DROP VALUE (STEER) The hide and offal value from a typical slaughter

Cutter Cow Cutout And Boxed Cow Beef Cuts - Afternoon

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 21:01:00 GMT

LM_XB405 Des Moines, IA Thu, Oct 22, 2009 USDA Market News NATIONAL

Boneless Processing Beef And Beef Trimmings - Afternoon

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 21:01:00 GMT

LM_XB401 Des Moines, IA Thu, Oct 22, 2009 USDA Market News NATIONAL

USDA Carlot Meat 4:00 Summary

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 21:01:00 GMT

NW_LS851 Des Moines, IA Thu Oct 22, 2009 USDA Market News USDA Carlot Meat 4:00 Summary, Compared to Previous Day Prices in dollars per hundredweight,

CME Livestock Review: Spreads Lift Most Cattle Contracts

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 20:20:57 GMT

Chicago Mercantile Exchange live cattle closed mostly firm Thursday on spreaders who bought deferred contracts and sold October. Buy stops and U.S. stocks' return above the 10000 mark provided added live cattle support.

Boneless Cow Beef & Beef Trimmings - Morning

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 16:14:00 GMT

LM_XB400 Des Moines, IA Thu, Oct 22, 2009 USDA Market News NATIONAL

Morning Farm Prices

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 16:13:00 GMT

SJ_LS830 St. Joseph, MO Thu Oct 22, 2009 USDA-MO Dept Ag Market News MORNING FARM PRICES: In St. Joseph, MO

Boxed Beef - Morning

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 16:04:00 GMT

LM_XB402 Des Moines, IA Thu, Oct 22, 2009 USDA Market News NATIONAL

Cutter Cow Cutout & Boxed Cow Beef Cuts - Morning

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 16:04:00 GMT

LM_XB404 Des Moines, IA Thu, Oct 22, 2009 USDA Market News NATIONAL

Cutter Cow Cutout And Boxed Cow Beef Cuts - Morning

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 16:01:00 GMT

LM_XB404 Des Moines, IA Thu, Oct 22, 2009 USDA Market News NATIONAL

Allendale Early Calls: Live Cattle Futures Continue Uptrend, Corn Bounces As Dollar Index Falls

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 14:40:30 GMT

Officially, live cattle futures have been in an uptrend for only two weeks now. It is interesting, and good news for bulls, that much of the trade is not completely bulled up yet.

CME Livestock Outlook: Mainly Weak Hogs, Cattle

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 13:55:33 GMT

Potential profit-taking after Wednesday's futures gains and negative market fundamentals might produce a mostly weak Chicago Mercantile Exchange hogs open Thursday, according to analysts and brokers.

Taiwan Allows US Bone-In Beef Despite Consumer Protests

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 13:44:00 GMT

According to an article from EarthTimes.com, Taiwan Department of Health (DOH) Minister Taung Chih-liang plans to lift Taiwan’s ban on importing US bone-in beef by the end of October.

U.S. Beef Exports: Weekly Sales Lowest In 3 Months

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 13:16:42 GMT

Year-To-Date Sales Down 11%

Schwieterman: Feeder Cattle Futures Rally, Corn Export Sales Down

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 13:10:57 GMT

Live cattle futures gapped above key resistance levels on Wednesday and appear ready to challenge their next key resistance at the 100 day moving averages. Higher cash and cutouts have brought new buyers into the futures market.

Morning Livestock Summary

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 13:07:00 GMT

WA_LS700 Washington, DC Thu Oct 21, 2009 USDA Market News MORNING LIVESTOCK SUMMARY

USDA Exports: Soybeans & Wheat Up, Corn Down, Beef Sales To Japan

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 12:37:23 GMT

Net sales of 627,600 metric tons were up 31 percent from the previous week and 10 percent from the prior 4-week average.

Texas Firm Recalls Smoked Beef Brisket Product For Possible Listeria Contamination

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 12:15:05 GMT

Lone Star Brisket Company, a Thorndale, Texas, establishment, is recalling approximately 14 pounds of smoked beef products that may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today.

Boneless Cow Beef & Beef Trimmings - Afternoon

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 21:15:00 GMT

LM_XB401 Des Moines, IA Wed, Oct 21, 2009 USDA Market News NATIONAL

Beef Carcass Price Equivalent

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 21:15:00 GMT

NW_LS410 Des Moines, IA Wed, Oct 21, 2009 USDA Market News USDA BEEF CARCASS PRICE EQUIVALENT INDEX VALUE

Imported Beef Trade Report

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 21:05:00 GMT

NW_LS421 Des Moines, IA Wed, Oct 21, 2009 USDA Market News IMPORT BEEF TRADE Compared to Last Week:

Cutter Cow Cutout & Boxed Cow Beef Cuts - Afternoon

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 21:04:00 GMT

LM_XB405 Des Moines, IA Wed, Oct 21, 2009 USDA Market News NATIONAL

Beef and Pork Variety Meats Report

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 21:04:00 GMT

NW_LS440 Des Moines, IA Wed, Oct 21, 2009 USDA Market News USDA BY-PRODUCT PRICE REPORT - FOB CENTRAL U.S. BASIS Carlot Basis - Dollars/hundredweight

Tallow, Proteins & Hides Report

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 21:04:00 GMT

NW_LS442 Des Moines, IA Wed, Oct 21, 2009 USDA Market News USDA TALLOW, PROTEIN, AND HIDE REPORT - FOB CENTRAL U.S. Dollars/hundredweight (unless otherwise

By-Product Drop Value

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 21:04:00 GMT

NW_LS441 Des Moines, IA Wed, Oct 21, 2009 USDA Market News USDA BY-PRODUCT DROP VALUE (STEER) The hide and offal value from a typical slaughter

Cutter Cow Cutout And Boxed Cow Beef Cuts - Afternoon

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 21:01:00 GMT

LM_XB405 Des Moines, IA Wed, Oct 21, 2009 USDA Market News NATIONAL

Boneless Processing Beef And Beef Trimmings - Afternoon

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 21:01:00 GMT

LM_XB401 Des Moines, IA Wed, Oct 21, 2009 USDA Market News NATIONAL

USDA Carlot Meat 4:00 Summary

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 21:01:00 GMT

NW_LS851 Des Moines, IA Wed Oct 21, 2009 USDA Market News USDA Carlot Meat 4:00 Summary, Compared to Previous Day Prices in dollars per hundredweight,

The CattleBoard: Feeder Cattle & Daily Drop Down

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 20:59:25 GMT

VAN Report: Beef Carcass Price Equivalent - Choice - Sets 10 Day High

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 20:33:56 GMT

CME Livestock Review: Cattle Complex, Pork Pits Rally

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 20:33:04 GMT

Chicago Mercantile Exchange live cattle closed higher Wednesday on better-than-expected cash cattle prices, short covering and buy stops.

New Beef Product Hits Texas & Michigan Shelves

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 18:38:50 GMT

What may seem like a time-intensive process is now starting to pay off as several of the beef checkoff’s new product concepts, initially developed and tested in 2006 and 2007, are introduced into the marketplace.

Boneless Cow Beef & Beef Trimmings - Morning

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 18:14:00 GMT

LM_XB400 Des Moines, IA Wed, Oct 21, 2009 USDA Market News NATIONAL

Cutter Cow Cutout & Boxed Cow Beef Cuts - Morning

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 18:04:00 GMT

LM_XB404 Des Moines, IA Wed, Oct 21, 2009 USDA Market News NATIONAL

Cutter Cow Cutout And Boxed Cow Beef Cuts - Morning

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 18:01:00 GMT

LM_XB404 Des Moines, IA Wed, Oct 21, 2009 USDA Market News NATIONAL

Morning Farm Prices

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 16:13:00 GMT

SJ_LS830 St. Joseph, MO Wed Oct 21, 2009 USDA-MO Dept Ag Market News MORNING FARM PRICES: In St. Joseph, MO

Boxed Beef - Morning

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 16:04:00 GMT

LM_XB402 Des Moines, IA Wed, Oct 21, 2009 USDA Market News NATIONAL

A Profit Opportunity For Cowboys? Really!

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 14:19:53 GMT

Is there a turnaround occurring in the cattle market? Apparently, cowboys see some opportunities for profitability and their recent actions to increase feedlot inventories indicate a light at the end of the tunnel for the beef industry. Is that a glimmer of hope or is that an approaching train wreck?

KLA: Griffith Steers Sweep Top Two Spots In KJLS Carcass Contest

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 14:14:06 GMT

Two crossbred steers owned by the same exhibitor finished first and second in the Kansas Junior Livestock Show Beef Carcass Contest. Kelsie Griffith of Norton owned the champion and reserve carcass steers. Carcasses from 58 steers, entered voluntarily by exhibitors, were evaluated for the contest.

CME Livestock Outlook: Mainly Firm Hogs, Higher Cattle

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 13:49:06 GMT

A mostly firm Chicago Mercantile Exchange lean hog open is possible Wednesday on short-covering after Tuesday's futures losses and modest overnight-CME Globex hogs advances, said analysts and brokers.

Allendale Early Calls: Live Cattle Trade Higher, Corn Rally Rejected By Speculative Profit Taking

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 13:25:41 GMT

There was some surprise at the Tuesday morning cash cattle trades in the southern plains. A few lots of cattle traded on a live basis at $84.50. Last week most cattle traded at $83 while the Friday afternoon late week numbers moved at $84.

Schwieterman: Live Cattle Future Prices Rally Overnight, Selling Pressure Expected For Corn

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 13:10:15 GMT

Live cattle futures started the day under the pressure of heavy deliveries against the October contract, but ended with October trading higher on the day, due to aggressive early week cash trade in the north and south.