USDA's Greg Harrison: Calf prices higher but gains flatter

Compared to last week, calf prices were higher again this week but the trajectory of the gains was noticeably flatter.  Feeder calves sold firm to 5.00 higher than the previous week’s sharp gains with instances as much as 10.00 higher on several classes.

1. New animal identification rules aid disease traceability
2. Oklahoma producers have access to new OQBN tool
3. Survey reveals most Americans in favor of COOL
4. Oil ends higher on weaker dollar, supplies weigh
5. Purdue's beef evaluation program receives 10,000th bull
6. Corn planting pace turns from record slow to record fast

1. Michigan hay buyers should plan purchases early
2. Ag markets were mixed to start the new week
3. U.S. cattle placements rise in April as feed costs subside
4. Corn planting pace turns from record slow to record fast
5. New school lunch beef recipes win approval from kids, foodservice
6. Schwieterman: Cattle futures end week with sharp losses

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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