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Cash cattle prices need a kick in the pants if they are going to work higher in the next couple of weeks.

Jeff Swenson of the WI Dept. of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection provides a weekly analysis of markets.

Weather continues to impact markets and cattle movement Jeff Swenson Prepared and written by Jeff Swenson, DATCP Livestock and Meat Specialist. The Market Update draws information from several sources, including trade publications, radio broadcasts, agricultural news services, individuals involved in the industry as well as USDA NASS and AMS reports. Weather continues to impact markets and cattle movement. Estimated harvest for the week ending February 13 was 611,000 head with expectations for a similar number this week. Harvest for the week ending February 6 was 653,000 head. The North is...

Cold weather pushes prices higher at auction markets Jeff Swenson Prepared and written by Jeff Swenson, DATCP Livestock and Meat Specialist. The Market Update draws information from several sources, including trade publications, radio broadcasts, agricultural news services, individuals involved in the industry as well as USDA NASS and AMS reports. Cattle at Wisconsin and surrounding state auction markets are higher this week.  The cold temperatures in the northern states are causing lighter runs at markets and are at least partially responsible for higher prices. Winter storms in the Plain...