USDA’s Corbitt Wall: Feeder auction numbers lighter nationwide

Compared to last week; feeder and stocker cattle traded steady to 3.00 lower with instances as much as 6.00 lower late Tuesday and early Wednesday, but late-week sales bounced back to early-week levels with some additional recovery noted. 

1. Canada cattle report: Canadian steer, heifer prices steady
2. A conversation with Dr. Jim Marsden about the safety of beef
3. Traders evening up positions ahead of the weekend Friday
4. Nearly 1,000 emaciated cattle found on N.M. ranch
5. Ag groups assisting cattle operations affected by tornado
6. NOAA: Get ready for a busy hurricane season

1. Former Eastern Livestock CEO, CFO sentenced for federal crimes
2. Post-tornado composting a solution for disposal of dead livestock
3. TSCRA works with sale barns to catch Houston cattle thief
4. Michigan hay buyers should plan purchases early
5. More beef cows in worst drought regions than a year ago
6. New animal identification rules aid disease traceability

1. Commentary: In praise of animal foods
2. Meat industry associations quick to attack the new MCOOL rule
3. Seven jobs more dangerous than farming
4. What’s on America’s grill this weekend?
5. NASA backs 3D food printer to feed growing population
6. White House urges Senate to cut crop insurance in farm bill