LIVESTOCK, DAIRY & POULTRY OUTLOOK (WASDE): For 2026, the beef production forecast is raised. Higher expected feedlot placements are expected during the second half of 2025, as strong demand for beef supports feeder cattle prices...
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COARSE GRAIN OUTLOOK (WASDE): Corn production for 2025/26 is forecast down 115 million bushels on lower planted and harvested area from the June 30 Acreage report. The yield is unchanged at 181.0 bushels per acre. Total use is cut 50 million bushels with a reduction for feed and residual use based on lower supplies
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CLARA LIVE: Hats off to Eastern Missouri Commission (Bowling Green, MO) for an outstanding sale on Friday, July 11, 2025, that rewrote the barn’s record books. The market delivered the top two highest 5-weight sales in barn history, including a new all-time record of $413.00/cwt on 11 head at 538 lbs.
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As of Friday afternoon, negotiated cash trade has been moderate on good demand in Kansas, with live sales trending $4.00 to $5.00 higher than last week, ranging from $228.00 to $230.00. In Nebraska, trade has also been moderate on good demand, with live purchases jumping $8.00 to $10.00 higher at $240.00, while dressed sales remain steady at $380.00, matching Thursday’s levels. (#cattletrade)
US Cattle Report by National Beef Wire
Fort Scott Livestock Market (Fort Scott, KS) reports 62 Steers (750 lbs) @ $354.25 (07/12 2:32 PM CDT)
NBW Steer Tracker - Steers 700-899 lbs.
Fort Scott Livestock Market (Fort Scott, KS) reports 54 Steers (963 lbs) @ $305.50 (07/12 2:17 PM CDT)
TOP 25 - Recent Largest Steer or Heifer Drafts
Fort Scott Livestock Market (Fort Scott, KS) reports 64 Steers (862 lbs) @ $319.50 (07/12 1:58 PM CDT)
NBW Steer Tracker - Steers 700-899 lbs.
Fort Scott Livestock Market (Fort Scott, KS) reports 52 Steers (915 lbs) @ $313.00 (07/12 1:45 PM CDT)
TOP 25 - Recent Largest Steer or Heifer Drafts
Fort Scott Livestock Market (Fort Scott, KS) reports 60 Steers (875 lbs) @ $314.00 (07/12 1:40 PM CDT)
NBW Steer Tracker - Steers 700-899 lbs.
Fort Scott Livestock Market (Fort Scott, KS) reports 64 Steers (881 lbs) @ $321.50 (07/12 1:39 PM CDT)
NBW Steer Tracker - Steers 700-899 lbs.
Fort Scott Livestock Market (Fort Scott, KS) reports 64 Heifers (793 lbs) @ $312.75 (07/12 1:29 PM CDT)
Heifer Prices - Heifers All Weights
Fort Scott Livestock Market (Fort Scott, KS) reports 65 Heifers (793 lbs) @ $310.00 (07/12 1:23 PM CDT)
TOP 25 - Recent Largest Steer or Heifer Drafts
Fort Scott Livestock Market (Fort Scott, KS) reports 30 Steers (715 lbs) @ $353.00 (07/12 12:55 PM CDT)
TOP 25 - Recent Largest Steer or Heifer Drafts
Fort Scott Livestock Market (Fort Scott, KS) reports 30 Steers (677 lbs) @ $348.00 (07/12 12:42 PM CDT)
TOP 25 - Recent Largest Steer or Heifer Drafts
Fort Scott Livestock Market (Fort Scott, KS) reports 29 Heifers (623 lbs) @ $332.00 (07/12 12:35 PM CDT)
TOP 25 - Recent Largest Steer or Heifer Drafts