Leading economic index drops 0.7% in May
                
                Thu June 22, 2023
                    Last week the Fed released updated forecasts that showed 12 of 18 policymakers expect two more 25 basis point rate hikes this year.
                
                Wed June 21, 2023
                    Estimates indicate the number of cattle on feed will be lower with placements and marketings higher than a year ago.
                
                Wed June 21, 2023
                    This information could help scientists develop preventive measures and treatments to protect the U.S. cattle herd.
                
                Tue June 20, 2023
                    45% of Pasture & Range Conditions rated 'Good to Excellent' compared to 45% Last Week and 31% Last Year.
                
                Tue June 20, 2023
                    55% of Corn Crop rated as Good to Excellent Condition compared to 61% last week and 70% last year.
                
                Tue June 20, 2023
                    Last week's Weekly Feeder & Stocker Cattle Marketings were 2.6% below the 3 Year Average.
                
                Tue June 20, 2023
                    According to Agriculture Canada’s Drought Monitor, 82 per cent of the agricultural regions of the three prairie provinces were either “abnormally dry” or in “moderate to extreme drought” as of the end of May.
                
                Mon June 19, 2023
                    Fed cattle in the South were 2.00 lower in limited trade with Northern trade 4.00 lower. Feeder cattle and stocker calves were slightly lower with regional differences. 
                
                Sat June 17, 2023
                    Seven farm-state senators announced legislation on Thursday to prohibit states from regulating agricultural production in other states.
                
                Fri June 16, 2023
                    The theory behind the "Bullish/Bearish Consensus" indicator is when the public reaches a consensus, they are usually wrong.
                
                Fri June 16, 2023
                    Tentative deal ends 14 days of worker slowdowns and stoppages that crippled port productivity.
                
                Thu June 15, 2023
                    Why does clothing require Country of Origin Labeling but not Beef?
                
                Thu June 15, 2023
                    24.98% of the lower 48 States are in drought, an increase of 14% from last week.
                
                Thu June 15, 2023
                    Corn Ending Stocks Are Raised for 2022/23 and 2023/24; The season average farm price for 2023/24 remains projected to be $4.80 per bushel.
                
                Wed June 14, 2023
                    The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration on Thursday issued an El Nino advisory, announcing the arrival of the climatic condition.
                
                Wed June 14, 2023
                    The facility will package and distribute cuts of the higher grade Angus beef from Sustainable Beef LLC.
                
                Tue June 13, 2023
                    61% of Corn Crop rated as Good to Excellent Condition compared to 64% last week and 72% last year.
                
                Mon June 12, 2023
                    45% of Pasture & Range Conditions rated 'Good to Excellent' compared to 45% Last Week and 31% Last Year.
                
                
