USDA’s Corbitt Wall: Calf prices trend unevenly

Compared to last week, yearling feeders sold mostly steady with instances as much as 2.00 higher.  Calf prices continued to trend unevenly, from 5.00 lower to 5.00 higher with the full declines posted in the drier areas of the Southeast. 

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2. Oklahoma producers have access to new OQBN tool
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6. Corn planting pace turns from record slow to record fast

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6. New school lunch beef recipes win approval from kids, foodservice

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