CattleFax Closing Bell: Feeder cattle likely to move lower

Prices in the fed cattle market were $2-$3 lower this week on light-to-moderate trade. Feeder cattle prices were steady to $3 lower for the week, while calf and slaughter cows were priced mostly steady.

1. Packer margins jump higher, feeding margins bleak
2. New animal identification rules aid disease traceability
3. Oklahoma producers have access to new OQBN tool
4. Survey reveals most Americans in favor of COOL
5. Oil ends higher on weaker dollar, supplies weigh
6. Purdue's beef evaluation program receives 10,000th bull

1. Michigan hay buyers should plan purchases early
2. U.S. cattle placements rise in April as feed costs subside
3. Ag markets were mixed to start the new week
4. Corn planting pace turns from record slow to record fast
5. Drought losses in Oklahoma top $400 million for 2012
6. New animal identification rules aid disease traceability

1. Tyson selects panel to monitor animal welfare program
2. BeefTalk: How do we get the next generation to raise beef?
3. 2014 Farm Bill: Are we near an agreement?
4. Farm bill and immigration reform action needed
5. Boxed beef hits record highs, cattle weak to lower