Inventory of cattle in U.S. feedlots makes rare upturn

There were 10.6 million head of cattle in U.S. feedlots being fattened for slaughter on Nov 1, up slightly from this point a year ago, says USDA. Feedstuffs says it is the first time since August 2012 the monthly tally was higher than the year-earlier figure. In its Cattle on Feed report, USDA said producers sent 1.69… » Read More

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