Market News Cattle futures lower to start the week At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were mostly sharply lower following the news that the US plans to resume live cattle imports from Mexico. August live cattle closed $1.85 lower a... See more
News Texas cow/calf producer says New World screwworm containment efforts show progress A southeast Texas cow/calf operator says the sterile fly dispersals have been integral in the containment of New World screwworm. Stephen Diebel says the proactive app... See more
Market News Midday cash livestock markets Direct cash cattle trade activity is quiet as buyers and sellers continue to prepare for the week ahead. Bids and asking prices have yet to be established. The bulk of the week’s business isn’t expected until some... See more
News Ag economist says heifer retention increases, but cattle herd expansion remains uncertain An ag economist says there’s still no clear signs of expansion in the cattle herd. Josh Maples with Mississippi State University Extension says heifers held bac... See more
News USDA announces August reopening of Arizona port for cattle imports from Mexico The USDA has announced plans to resume live cattle imports from Mexico. Beginning August 24th, the department says it will open the Douglas, Arizona port to cattle trade. ... See more
