Market News Cattle futures mostly higher waiting on direct business At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were mostly higher on tight ready supplies, waiting on direct business to develop. August live cattle closed $2.97 higher at $23... See more
News Land constraints limiting rebuilding of the cattle herd The owner of one of the largest sale barns in the country says access to land is contributing to the slow rebuilding of the cattle herd. Jackie Moore is with Joplin Regional Stockyards in Missou... See more
Market News Soybeans move lower again Tuesday Soybeans were lower again Tuesday, this is the eighth consecutive session with a loss. There has been ample rainfall, which can put pressure on prices. Soybeans are 92 percent planted, with 65 percent of the c... See more
Market News Midday cash livestock markets Direct cash cattle trade activity is relatively quiet. A few bids have surfaced in Nebraska at $403, but those are being passed. Current asking prices in Texas are at $258 to $260, but no bids on the table. The re... See more
News Texas and USDA intensify surveillance and sterile fly strategy to contain New World screwworm outbreak As additional cases of New World screwworm are being confirmed, the state of Texas and the US Department of Agriculture are stepping up efforts to ... See more
