CattleFax Closing Bell: Wholesale beef prices soften

Feeder cattle prices were $2-$3 higher this week. Calves were valued on both sides of steady with new crop calves priced softer, and heavier calves trading at stronger prices.

1. U.S. cattle placements rise in April as feed costs subside
2. Beef bull management refresher
3. Beef research and resources update
4. Workshop to discuss nutrient application, management, stewardship
5. Help for flood affected farmers
6. Representative Lucas discusses new Farm Bill

1. Senate committee to consider ag workers, E-verify next week
2. Domestic ethanol production starts to grow again
3. Ag markets diverged significantly Friday afternoon
4. The relationship between retail gasoline prices and futures prices
5. New school lunch beef recipes win approval from kids, foodservice
6. Insects. They’re what’s for dinner!

1. Insects. They’re what’s for dinner!
2. Tyson selects panel to monitor animal welfare program
3. World food supply depends on character, virtuous leadership
4. Commentary: Slanting the statistics
5. Buffet concerned about soil and starvation
6. Cold spring stunts upper Midwest hay crop