Weak grain markets this past week set the stage for the monthly Crop Production and Supply and Demand reports released early Wednesday morning, March 10. At first glance, that report looks to be mostly bearish.
Livestock prices surged higher again this week, reacting mostly to tighter supplies brought about by severe winter weather and multi-year reductions in the breeding herd. Feeder Cattle futures led the way this past week, as the March contract gained $1.22 compared to last Tuesday, while the April was up $1.95 and October gained $2.10. Tightening supplies of feeders and improved fed cattle prices both lent strength to the feeder market
Cattle values were mostly higher again this week, with cash fed cattle jumping three bucks in just one week.
In today’s economy, one factor - joblessness - remains the most vital factor one can consider when assessing whether our local and regional economies are on the rebound from the worst economic slump since the Great Depression.
Cattle prices have moved sharply higher this week, making the third week in a row of higher cash and futures values, with a fourth week of higher cash seeming likely.
State Rep. Kathleen Curry (D-Gunnison) and a group of legislators on the Colorado House Judiciary Committee have launched a multi-pronged attack on private property rights in Colorado. House Bill 1188, introduced by Rep. Curry and passed by the House Judiciary Committee on Monday constitutes a statutory right to trespass on private property and overturns decades of Colorado case law and state statute.
I guess you could say it’s just like walking a dog. If your dog weighs over 700 pounds and will take any necessary and often destructive means to get far, far away from you.
It is wind-down time for the PRCA full-time road warriors as the 2009 season ended with the final performance of the Tri-State Rodeo in Amarillo, Texas on Sept. 26, plus the final round of the Justin Boots Playoff Series in Omaha, Neb., also ending Sept. 26.
The remaining winnings that can be counted for 2009 are those earned at the Heartland Finals in Waco, Texas, Oct. 9-17—money won that might, in a very few instances, change the standings for the top 15 for Wrangler National Finals Qualifications. Most top 15 slots in each event are pretty well established although the Omaha outcome may change a few players around in the top 15 from their current rankings. Following Waco’s Heartland Championship, the field of players for the 51st WNFR, to be held in Las Vegas Dec. 3-12, will be released, and you can check for the list to pick your winning team.
Market News and Notes
Market News and Notes
Echoes from the Rodeo Road
Market News and Notes
Echos from the Rodeo Road
Echos from the Rodeo Road
Market News and Notes
Echos from the Rodeo Road
Echoes from the Rodeo Road
In her article titled, "Army brainstorm document causes panic among PCEOC," Lisa Gossman Steeves assures us that it's no big deal that the Pentagon has been planning a 7-million-acre land-grab in Southeastern Colorado since at least 2004.
