Cattle
Idaho Cattle on Feed down 2 percent
Cattle and calves on feed for the slaughter market in Idaho from feedlots with a capacity of 1,000 or more head on May 1, 2013 totaled 210,000 head, down 2 percent from the previous year, according to the National Agricultural Statistics Service.
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Colorado Cattle on Feed down 7 percent
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 960,000 head as of May 1, 2013.
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Cattle Outlook: Retail choice beef up 9% over past 2 years
Today's Cattle on Feed report says the number of cattle in large feedlots at the start of May was down 3.4% from a year ago. April placements were up 15.1% and April marketings were up 2.2%, due to one extra slaughter day.
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United States Cattle on Feed down 3 percent
Cattle and calves on feed for slaughter market in the United States for feedlots with capacity of 1,000 or more head totaled 10.7 million head on May 1, 2013.
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Canada cattle report: Canada’s non-fed prices track higher
The Canfax average steer and heifer price closed the week at $119.25/cwt and $118.25/cwt respectively, fully steady with the previous week.
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Torrington Livestock Auction WY
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Torrington, WY Fri May 17, 2013 USDA- WY Dept of Ag Market News
Feeder Cattle Weighted Average Report for 05/17/2013
Torrington Livestock Commission Co.
Receipts: 2710 Week Ago: 1085 Year Ago: 1890
Compared to last Friday: Slaughter & Feeder Cows 2.00-3.00
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Ag markets decidedly mixed on Friday morning
The equity and U.S. dollar markets proved quite strong again Friday, but commodity traders seemed to pay more attention to the negative demand aspects of the greenback rally than to the economic strength implied by stock gains.
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Weekly Direct Slaughter Cow and Bull Report
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St Joseph, Mo Fri May 17, 2013 USDA Market News Service
CERTAIN DAILY, WEEKLY, & MONTHLY REGIONAL, 5-AREA, & NATIONAL CATTLE REPORTS
HAVE BEEN CORRECTED FROM APRIL 12, 2013 THROUGH MAY 6, 2013, DUE TO THE
INADVERTENT OMISSION OF NEGOTIATED CASH TRANSACTION DATA FROM THE
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NE Daily Direct Slaughter Cattle - Negotiated Purchases - Afternoon
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St Joseph, MO Fri May 17, 2013 USDA Market News Service
NEBRASKA DAILY DIRECT SLAUGHTER CATTLE - NEGOTIATED PURCHASES - Afternoon
Trade so far today
CERTAIN DAILY, WEEKLY, & MONTHLY REGIONAL, 5-AREA, & NATIONAL CATTLE REPORTS
HAVE BEEN CORRECTED FROM APRIL 12, 2013 THROUGH MAY
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KS Daily Direct Slaughter Cattle - Negotiated Purchases - Afternoon
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St Joseph, MO Fri May 17, 2013 USDA Market News Service
KANSAS DAILY DIRECT SLAUGHTER CATTLE - NEGOTIATED PURCHASES - Afternoon
Trade so far today
CERTAIN DAILY, WEEKLY, & MONTHLY REGIONAL, 5-AREA, & NATIONAL CATTLE REPORTS
HAVE BEEN CORRECTED FROM APRIL 12, 2013 THROUGH MAY 6,
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Central U.S. Daily Direct Feedlot Slaughter Cattle Report
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St. Joseph, MO Fri May 17, 2013 USDA Market News Service
Central U.S. Daily Direct Feedlot Slaughter Cattle Report as of 3:55 pm
Today's Reported Sales Volume: 23,000
Today's Estimated Sales Volume: 46,000
Trading was moderate to active on moderate demand in
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- Ag markets were mixed to start the new week
- U.S. cattle placements rise in April as feed costs subside
- Schwieterman: Cattle futures end week with sharp losses
- Insects. They’re what’s for dinner!
- Hay buyers should plan purchases early
- The relationship between retail gasoline prices and futures prices
