Agriculture News and Updates

Welcome to our Agriculture News and Updates, your go-to source for farming insights in Western Oklahoma. Led by Jimmy Clark, our expert broadcaster covers everything from crop yields to industry trends. Stay ahead with breaking news, analysis, and valuable tips for optimizing your farm operations. Count on us for timely updates and expert advice on Western Oklahoma’s agricultural landscape.

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Army Worms

With this warm weather comes insects. Army worms have been spotted in different parts of western Oklahoma. Keep a eye on your crops.

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Oklahoma Cattlemans Association

When you are a member of the Oklahoma Cattlemen’s Association, you also get to be a part of the many ways that cattlemen give back. The charitable arm of the OCA is the Oklahoma Cattlemen’s Foundation. The

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Cattlemen’s Congress

𝑬𝒔𝒕𝒂𝒃𝒍𝒊𝒔𝒉𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒀𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝑳𝒆𝒈𝒂𝒄𝒚 Cattlemen’s Congress is hosted for cattlemen and women, by cattlemen and women. Our hope is to create new opportunities and to help you create #ALastingLegacy! As a reminder, Breeding animals in the Junior show

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A Glance into Oklahoma’s Beef Cattle Market

The Oklahoma Quality Beef Network (OQBN) Vac-45 Program is a beef calf preconditioning program implemented by Oklahoma State University Extension in partnership with the Oklahoma Cattlemen’s Association, with the goal of providing a value-added marketing opportunity for cow-calf

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Special Weaned Calf Sale

By Jimmy Clark I will be taking my 110 day weaned calves to the Western Oklahoma Livestock Auction this Monday for their special weaned calf sale. 2-3000 head of long weaned calves are expected.

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Taylor Ranch Beef

Supply chain issues continue to be a obstacle in our every day lives. Lack of availability of items is becoming a regular occurrence. Buying ahead and stocking up is one way to bridge that gap. If are

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OCA Fall Gathering

Snowy here today, but that’s all going to be melted off by Thursday! I want to see you at Metcalf Museum near Durham, OK @ 6:30 on Nov. 17th. LNC is going to feed us well and

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Hot and Dry

Good morning, SW winds with gusts up to 25 mph today with highs in the mid 90’s. WHEAT HRW CASH Dec 2022 918-2 -17-0 -47 $8.71 WHEAT HRW NC23 Jul 2023 907-6 -13-4 -50 $8.58 CORN CASH

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USDA Projects Smaller Harvest

The USDA released the latest WASDR report. For corn, the USDA pegged the U.S. 2022-23 projected ending stocks at 1.219 billion bushels. This is above the trade estimate of 1.180 billion bushels but a far cry from

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Dry Weather Ahead

Good  morning, Sunny with highs in the 90’s today. WHEAT HRW CASH Dec 2022 921-2 39-2 -47 $8.74 WHEAT HRW NC23 Jul 2023 907-4 31-6 -50 $8.58 CORN CASH Dec 2022 682-0 6-0 80 $7.62 CORN NC22

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Feeder Cattle Prices Gaining Strength

Good morning, 50% chance of thunderstorms today with highs in the upper 80s. WHEAT HRWCASHDec 2022889-2-23-2-47$8.42WHEAT HRWNC23Jul 2023879-0-21-6-50$8.29CORNCASHDec 2022662-6-7-670$7.33CORNNC22Dec 2022662-6-7-670$7.33MILOCASHDec 2022662-6-7-65$6.68MILONC22Dec 2022662-6-7-65$6.68SOYBEANSCASHNov 20221402-0-20-429$14.31SOYBEANSNC22Nov 20221402-0-20-4-70$13.32All grain prices are subject to change at any time. Cash bids are based on 10-minute delayed

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Most grains down but corn.

Good morning, Parts of Greer and Beckham counties were under a flash flood warning this morning. Up to 5″ fell in that area. Highs in the low 90’s today with a 40% chance of storms today. WHEAT

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Grains up and Cattle down

Good morning, Sunny. Highs in the upper 80’s. North winds 5 mph. Name Month Last Change Trade Time Live Cattle Aug 22 141.425 -0.200 10:29:45 CST Live Cattle Oct 22 144.000 -0.600 10:30:16 CST Live Cattle Dec

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Grains Surge Overnight

Good morning, It will be a beautiful day. Highs in the mid 80’s with light wind. WHEAT HRW CASH September 2022 897-2 -57 $8.40 WHEAT HRW NC23 July 2023 881-4 -60 $8.22 CORN CASH September 2022 661-6

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Area Rain in the Forecast

Good morning, Parts of our listening received some rain last night. Today high will be around 82 degrees. Name Month Last Change Trade Time Live Cattle Aug 22 141.875 +0.575 10:21:21 CST Live Cattle Oct 22 146.200

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Grains up this morning!

Good morning, Highs in the 90’s today with light winds. Name Month Last Change Trade Time Live Cattle Aug 22 140.600s +1.400 8/11/2022 Live Cattle Oct 22 145.100s +0.625 8/11/2022 Live Cattle Dec 22 151.075s +0.375 8/11/2022

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Nice Rains Around the Area

Good Morning, Mostly sunny and hot today highs in the lower 90’s. Name Month Last Change Trade Time Live Cattle Aug 22 138.775 +0.800 10:14:27 CST Live Cattle Oct 22 144.025 +0.850 10:14:20 CST Live Cattle Dec

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Hoping For Rain

Good morning, 50% chance of rain today with highs in the mid 90’s. Name Month Last Change Trade Time Live Cattle Aug 22 138.350s +0.475 8/8/2022 Live Cattle Oct 22 144.225s +0.350 8/8/2022 Live Cattle Dec 22

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Heat Continues!

Good morning, Hot and windy today with highs in the upper 90’s. WHEAT HRW CASH September 2022 839-6 -15 $8.25 WHEAT HRW NC23 July 2023 847-2 -30 $8.17 CORN CASH September 2022 591-0 95 $6.86 CORN NC22

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Wildfire South Elk City

Good morning, Hot and dry again today with highs 101-104. Red flag warnings are out!! The wildfire south Elk City was finally contained around midnight. WHEAT HRW CASH Jun 2022 Sep 2022 September 2022 866-6 -56 $8.11

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Wheat Prices Steady

Good morning, Weather will be in the low 90’s today but triple digits return tomorrow. Name Month Last Change Trade Time Live Cattle Aug 22 135.725s -0.025 7/21/2022 Live Cattle Oct 22 140.975s -0.350 7/21/2022 Live Cattle

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Sale Barn Activity on the Rise

Good Morning! Weather forecast is plain and simple. HOT! Highs today 103. Live Cattle Aug 22 135.775 +0.850 08:49:39 CST Live Cattle Oct 22 140.200 +0.650 08:49:39 CST Live Cattle Dec 22 146.025 +0.600 08:49:39 CST Live

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Wheat Futures Surge

Good Morning, Weather remains hot and dry! Name Month Last Change Live Cattle Aug 22 136.625 -0.050 09:53:56 CST Live Cattle Oct 22 141.125 -0.150 09:53:57 CST Live Cattle Dec 22 147.375 +0.175 09:53:25 CST Live Cattle

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Beautiful Day for Agriculture

Good morning! Highs in the 80″s today. The heat returns later in the week. Live CattleJun 22136.250s+0.9006/27/2022Live CattleAug 22133.475s+0.1006/27/2022Live CattleOct 22140.125s+0.3756/27/2022Live CattleDec 22145.800s+0.5506/27/2022Feeder CattleAug 22174.125s+1.6256/27/2022Feeder CattleSep 22176.800s+1.7256/27/2022Lean HogsJul 22110.175s-0.7506/27/2022Lean HogsAug 22104.875s-1.9006/27/2022Lean HogsOct 2291.025s-1.3006/27/2022   WHEAT HRW CASH

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Wheat and Rye Harvest!

Good Morning!! Hot and dry weather is continuing in Western Oklahoma and Texas Panhandle. Wheat and Rye harvest is 99% complete.   Live CattleJun 22136.125s-1.7006/22/2022Live CattleAug 22134.925s-1.3256/22/2022Live CattleOct 22141.075s-1.2256/22/2022Live CattleDec 22146.575s-1.1756/22/2022Feeder CattleAug 22173.150s-2.1506/22/2022Feeder CattleSep 22175.300s-1.9756/22/2022Lean HogsJul 22111.850s-0.8756/22/2022Lean

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Wheat Harvest

Good Morning! Hot but no wind with highs in the upper 90’s.   Live CattleJun 22137.750s+0.2006/16/2022Live CattleAug 22136.300s-0.5006/16/2022Live CattleOct 22142.075s-0.1506/16/2022Live CattleDec 22147.675s+0.0756/16/2022Feeder CattleAug 22171.300s-1.9756/16/2022Feeder CattleSep 22173.225s-1.8756/16/2022Lean HogsJul 22109.575s+1.3006/16/2022Lean HogsAug 22106.025s+1.7006/16/2022Lean HogsOct 2293.075s+1.3756/16/2022 WHEAT HRW CASH May 2022

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Hot!

Good morning! Very hot temps in our listening area again today. Make sure if your cattle are on a watering system check it daily. Live cattle. Junw-136.20, August-136.20, Oct-141.97, Dec-147.75. Feeder cattle. August-174.47, Sept-176.05. Cash grain prices

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Corn and Soybeans Down

Good morning! Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 80s. There is a 30% chance of thunderstorms tonight. Live Cattle: June- 136.95, August- 137.65, Oct.- 143.1, Dec.- 148.40 Feeder Cattle: Aug.- 176.100, Sept. 177.750 Lean Hogs: June- 106.375,

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Storms Moving Through This Morning

Good Morning! Storms are moving through the Texas panhandle and western Oklahoma this morning. Heavy rains and high winds are expected with this. Live cattle. June-133.72, August-134.12, Oct-140.87, Dec-146.37. Feeder cattle. August-172.45, Sep-174.75. Oklahoma cash grain prices.

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Beautiful Day!

Good morning! The weather is going to be great today! We do have some chances of rain starting tomorrow. Live cattle. June-133.60, August-133.85, Oct-139.70, Dec-146.22. Feeder cattle. August-173.87, Sep-176.30. Lean hogs. June-110.20, July-110.75. Oklahoma cash grain prices.

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Rain and more Rain!

Good morning! All of western Oklahoma and eastern Texas panhandle received anywhere from .50 to 12-15′ of rain in the last few days. Some areas the ponds are full for sure! Oklahoma cash grain prices this morning.

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Hot and Windy!

Good morning! Hot and windy today! Highs in the low 90’s with winds this afternoon out of the south 15-20 mph. Live cattle this morning. June-132.40, August 132.60, Oct-138.17, Dec-143.82. Feeder cattle. August-166.67, Sept-169.72. Cash grain prices

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Rain Showers this Morning

Good morning! Light rain showers are moving through parts of the listening area. Along with cooler weather ground moisture is soaking in nicely from recent rains. Live cattle this morning. June-133.30, August-133.03, Oct-138.82,, Dec-144.47. Feeder cattle. May-154.77,

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RAIN!

Good morning! Looks like everyone in our listening area received a great rain! Most areas got anywhere from 1″ to over 3′. Oklahoma cash grain prices this morning. HRW-11.96, Corn-7.65, Milo-7.55, Soybeans-16.18. Live cattle. June-133.02, August-133.12, Oct-138,70.

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Harvest Crews are headed South!!

Good Morning! Wheat harvest crews are moving south into Texas. Peanut farmers are starting to get peanuts in the ground. Oklahoma cash grain this morning. HRW-12.67, Corn-7.92, Milo-7.82, SOYBEANS-15.85, Canola-13.77. Cotton-1.50. Live cattle. June-133.17, August-133.90, Oct.-139.85, Dec.-146.00.

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Wheat Closing in on the $13 Mark

Good Morning! HRW is closing in on the $13 mark. Cash grain prices in Oklahoma. HRW-12.89, Corn-7.38, Milo-7.23, Soybeans-14.39, Cotton-1.45, Canola-13.45. Live cattle are down to steady. June-132.07, August-132.35, Oct.-139.12, Dec.-145.52. Feeder cattle. May-157.87, August-168.02. For more

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Hot and Windy

Good Morning!   Hot and windy today with a 20% chance of storms. Oklahoma cash grain prices this morning. HRW-11.32, corn-7.80, milo-7.70, soybeans-15.33. Live cattle are up. June-133.57, August-134.65, Oct.-141.92, Dec.-147.65. For more information listen to the

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A Good Chance of Rain Tonight

Good Morning!   There will be a good chance of rain tonight but expect high winds with these storms! Cash grain prices in Oklahoma this morning. HRW-11.10, corn- 7.96, milo- 7.65, soybeans-15.31. Live cattle. June-133.55, August-135.37, Oct.

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Cooler Weather Today!!

Good Morning!   It will be lots nicer today then yesterday but still windy. Highs in the low 70’s and north winds. Live cattle this morning. June-135.20, August-137.05, Oct.-144.05, Dec-150.05 Feeder cattle. May-161.42, Aug-174.07. Cash grain prices

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Red Flag Warning

Good Morning! There is a high wind advisory and a Red Flag warning out for today. Please be careful out there today and make a plan in case of a wildfire in your area. One guy told

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Calm Winds Today

Good morning! The winds are going to be less than 20 mph today! But not to worry they are returning tonight. Be Careful with your burn plans this week because Friday is supposed to be very Extreme

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Red Flag Warning Today!

Good morning! There is a red flag warning for western Oklahoma and the Texas pan handle today till 8 PM. Please check your equipment out before hitting the roads. Report anything unusual activity to your local law

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Hard Freeze This Morning!

Good Morning!! Hope you covered your tomatoes! 24 degrees at Mangun 25 at my house. The Berlin fire is still being worked by the Roger Mills Fire departments, Oklahoma Forestry dept and the ONG helicopters. They should

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Berlin Fire 8,000+ Acres

Good Morning! High winds out of the north today and high fire danger again today! The Berlin Fire is estimated at 8,000 acres plus. Thank you so much to all the fire departments, forestry department, OK National

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Extreme Fire Danger Today!

Good Morning! How about that wind last night?? Western Oklahoma and the Texas panhandle are in a Extreme Fire Weather warning today till 10 pm tonight. Live cattle are down. April 136.80, June 133.25, August 134.65, Oct.

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Grain Prices are Steady

Good Morning! Oklahoma cash grain prices are steady. HRW 9.64, corn 7.24, milo 7.12, soybeans 15.13. Cotton was at 1.34 a pound. Live cattle are slightly down. April 138,65, June 135.85, August 136.90, Oct. 143.92. Feeder cattle

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Rain Chances Increase Today!

Rain chances go way up this afternoon! 60% chance today and 70% tonight. Live cattle are down slightly. April 139.75, June 137.12, Aug 138.07, Oct. 144.42. Feeder cattle are steady. April 161.40, May 166.55. Lean hogs are

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Durham Fire is 40% Contained

Good morning! Washita River Complex (Roger Mills County near Durham) – The fire has burned an estimated 35,640 acres in Oklahoma and Texas. Containment is estimated at 40%. An unconfirmed report indicates that one residence and seven

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Extreme Fire Warning Today!

Low humidity and extreme high winds will put our listening into a high fire danger today. Live cattle are down. April 140.30, June 136.77, August 137.30, Oct. 143.90. Feeder cattle are down. March 156., April 160.82. Lean

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Fire Weather Watch Today!

Low humidity and high winds will put our listening into a high fire danger today. Live cattle are up. April 140.47, June 137.37, August 138.12, Oct. 144.35. Feeder cattle are down. March 156.42, April 161.57. Lean hogs

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Great Weather Today!

Good Friday Morning!! Live cattle are up this morning. April 139.67, June 136.95, August 137.70, Oct. 144.20. Feeder cattle are up also. March 156.77, April 162.72. Lean hogs are steady. April 102.77, May 114.12, June 122.07. Oklahoma

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Area 4H & FFA Kids At OYE!

Here a few of the kids that did great at the OYE. Merritt-Brinlee Williamson-Champion York, Lexi Smith Reserve Champion Berk. Leedy- Shaylynn Hahn- Champion Berk. Granite-Kami Kyle-Reserve Champion Poland Gilt, Rhett Sites-12th York in class and 7th

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Fire Weather Warning

Good Morning!! Live cattle are up. April 140.85, June 136.80, August 137.30. Feeder Cattle are also up. March 156.35, April 162.60. Lean hogs are steady. April 102.40, May 110.65, June 120.75. Cash grain prices in Oklahoma. HRW

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Wheat prices climbing back up again

Good morning!! Cash gra1n prices in Oklahoma this morning. HRW10.23, corn 6.86, milo 6.81, soybeans 13.83. Live cattle. April 140.32, June 135.70, August 136.67, Oct. 144.02. Feeder cattle. March 155.95, April 162.40. Lean hogs are down. April

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Cattle are way down!

Live are cattle are down. April 135.77, June 132.52, Aug 134.15. Feeder cattle are down. March 153.12, April 152.25. Western Oklahoma Livestock Auction will be firing up here shortly. Woodward will be having their weekly cow and

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Wheat is near $12!!

Good morning!! Cash grain prices are up. HRW 11.76, Corn 7.51, Milo 7.46, Soybeans 16.08. Live cattle are down. April 138.35, June 135.50, August 135.65. Feeder cattle are down. March 156.35, April 160.52. Lean hogs are down

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Today in Ag Early Morning Update

Good morning!! Cash grain prices are up. HRW 10.64, Corn 7.13, Milo 7.06, Soybeans 16.08. Live cattle are down. April 140.10, June 136.50, August 136.70. Feeder cattle are up. March 158.30, April 163.00. Lean hogs are up

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Today in Ag Early Morning Update

Live Cattle are down. April 140.20, June 136.25, August 136.67, Oct. 142.97. Feeder cattle are up slightly. March 157.22, April 142.97. Lean hogs are up also. April 105.00, March 109.90, June 115.72. Cash grain prices in Oklahoma.

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Friday Early Morning Ag Update

Live cattle are down. Feb. 140.52, April 142.30, June 138.60, Aug. 137.67. Feed cattle are down also. March 159.10, April 163.30. Lean hogs are down. April 105.52, March 110.12, June 116.10. Cash grain prices in Oklahoma this

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Thursday Early Morning Ag Update

Wheat futures up the limit!! HRW 9.30, corn 6.80, milo 6.86, soybeans 15.99. Live cattle are down. Feb. 141.40, April 142.665, June 139.02. Feeder cattle are down. March 166.77, April 168.25. Lean hogs are down. April 106.60,

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Wednesday Early Morning Ag Update

Good Morning!!! Live cattle are steady!! Feb. 143,87, April 145.05, June 142.00, Aug. 140.75. Feeder cattle are down. March 163.72, April 169.05. Lean hogs are down. April 109.65, May 114.05, June 119.65. Woodward Livestock Auction results from

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Tuesday Early Morning Ag Update

Live Cattle are down. Feb. 143.50, April 145.80, June 141.55, August 140.47. Feeder cattle are down. March 162.90, April 169.35. Lean hogs are up. April 110.62, May 114.10, June 118.62. Hobart Stockyards will be having their weekly

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Wednesday Early Morning Ag Update

Live  cattle were steady. Feb. 141.97, April 146.17, June 141.25. Feeder cattle are up. March 165.02, April 170.27. Lean hogs are way up. Feb. 90.32, April 103.80, May 107.50. Here are some of the numbers from the

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Friday Early Morning Ag Update

Live cattle prices are up slightly. Feb. 138.62, April 142.52, June 137.72. Feeder cattle are up also. March 160.25, April 164.47. Lean hogs are up as well. Feb. 87.80, April 95.35, May 99.90. Woodard had their sale

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Friday Early Morning Ag Update

Live cattle are down just a little. Feb. live 137.87, April live 141.57,  June 136.82. Feeder Cattle are also down slightly. Jan, feeders 158.90, march feeders 159.75. Lean hogs are down. Feb. 86.85, April 96.45, May 99.27.