http://www.cattletradercenter.com/news/industry-headlines RSS Feed for Industry Headlines en-us Fri, 18 May 2012 18:24:10 GMT http://www.cattletradercenter.com/news/industry-headlines/Cow-prices-remain-at-record-levels-151531945.html Cull cow prices were record high in 2011 and are on pace to set another record high in 2012. Prices for 85-90% lean slaughter cows in the Southern Plains started 2012 at $70 per hundredweight (cwt.) and increased seasonally throughout January and February. Since late February, prices have traded in a fairly narrow trading range of $85 to $87/cwt., and have averaged about $10 higher than last year. High prices in 2011 were in spite of relatively large cow slaughter, particularly in the last half of the year. http://www.cattletradercenter.com/news/industry-headlines/Canada-cattle-report-Canadaian-showlists-higher-on-carry-over--152063395.html Technical price levels improved last week as the Canadian dollar retracted and cattle futures rebounded. http://www.cattletradercenter.com/news/industry-headlines/Trade-deal-with-US-could-harm-Colombia-farmers-152062155.html Colombia promised that a free trade agreement with the United States will create jobs and stimulate the economy, but farmers in the Andean nation fear their livelihoods are at risk and they will become prey of large U.S. agribusiness. http://www.cattletradercenter.com/news/industry-headlines/NCBA-supports-USDA-proposed-comprehensive-BSE-rule-151715015.html The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) published in the Federal Register a comprehensive rule for Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE) on March 16, 2012. http://www.cattletradercenter.com/news/industry-headlines/The-Peoples-Department-150-Years-of-USDA-151139115.html On May 15, we will recognize the 150th anniversary of the founding of the U.S. Department of Agriculture. On that date in 1862, President Abraham Lincoln signed into law an act of Congress establishing USDA. http://www.cattletradercenter.com/news/industry-headlines/Standoff-in-cash-cattle-as-beef-prices-slip-feeders-higher--151237575.html Packers and feeders were locked in a standoff most of last week with a few cattle trading late Friday. Stocker and feeder cattle found higher bids while cash corn moved 7 cents per bushel lower. Boxed beef prices slipped from recent highs. http://www.cattletradercenter.com/news/industry-headlines/Consumers-feeling-better-spending-more--151178675.html A consumer confidence index surprised analysts by climbing to its highest level in four years this month, and consumer spending is up, according to a pair of reports from Bloomberg News. Continued consumer optimism should be positive for domestic meat demand, especially beef as consumers often view it as a luxury meat item. http://www.cattletradercenter.com/news/industry-headlines/Tally-Time--Measuring-reproductive-responses-151176795.html Operations that use artificial insemination (AI) and synchronization of estrus continually strive to increase pregnancy rates to AI. http://www.cattletradercenter.com/news/industry-headlines/Monday-Market-Sentiment-Cash-market-steady-mixed-expectations--151545615.html A survey of cattle-industry leaders suggests the average price for cash cattle will remain steady, expecting an increase of 34 cents to $120.65 per cwt this week. http://www.cattletradercenter.com/news/industry-headlines/Top-100-ag-banks-of-2011-posted-151440035.html The American Bankers Association has been posting the list of the largest agricultural banks on the association’s website during the last few years. Final list for the 2011 year was recently posted.