Market ready cattle numbers could get even tighter in the coming months. The USDA says 1.613 million head of cattle were placed into feedlots during April, a decline of 3% on the year. That dip is at least partially due to generally tight supplies because of herd contraction and reduced feeder cattle imports from Mexico […]
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