2017 WEATHER GUARD® PRCA World Standings – Unofficial through April 10, 2017



All-around 1. Tuf Cooper, Weatherford, Texas $55,636 2. Josh Peek, Pueblo, Colo. 54,388 3. Caleb Smidt, Bellville, Texas 50,328 4. Clayton Hass, Weatherford, Texas 44,097 5. JoJo LeMond, Andrews, Texas 29,368 6. Ryle Smith, Oakdale, Calif. 27,706 7. Trell Etbauer, Goodwell, Okla. 24,482 8. Seth Hall, Albuquerque, N.M. 23,877 9. Bart Brunson, Terry, Miss. 19,695 10. Marcus Theriot, Poplarville, Miss. […]

National Feeder & Stocker Cattle Summary – Week ending Apr. 7th



Compared to last week, feeder steers and heifers sold mostly steady to 7.00 lower, with some instances 1.00-5.00 higher. Feeder steers and heifers in the southeast traded mostly steady to 3.00 lower.  Demand was moderate to good for all weight classes.  The higher prices were generally noted on limited supply of weaned calves suitable for grazing and heavy yearlings with […]

National Grain Summary – Week ending Apr. 7th



Compared to last week, wheat was mixed with corn and sorghum mostly higher and soybeans mostly lower. U.S. corn supplies continue to see export demand, although due to lack of buying interest the charts for corn look to be breaking down.  Thursday’s weekly export shipment report also presented continual strength of demand for U.S. soybeans. However, the weekly charts for […]

National Slaughter Cattle Summary – Week ending Apr. 7th



Slaughter cattle lightly traded this week live mostly 4.00-5.00 lower.  Dressed cattle in Nebraska though lightly tested were 8.00-10.00 lower. Boxed Beef prices as of Friday afternoon averaged 202.36 down 6.70 from last Friday.  The Choice/Select spread is 9.73.  Slaughter cattle on a national basis for negotiated cash trades through Friday afternoon totaled about 53,480 head.  Last week’s total head […]

National Hay Summary – Week ending Apr. 7th



Compared to last week, alfalfa, grass hay, ground and delivered hay sold steady. Dehy alfalfa pellets steady, sun-cured pellets 5.00 higher. Demand is light to moderate for hay with-in the state and good demand is noted for hay going to cattlemen out of state where large fires destroyed most or all of their feed resources. Some planting of alfalfa is […]

News & Notes from the rodeo trail – week ending April 9th, 2017



The Tri-State Rodeo is celebrating its 70th year with country stars Jon Pardi and Cody Johnson, and 90s pop-rock band Smash Mouth, according an announcement from Tri-State Rodeo Chairman Josh Denning. This year’s rodeo is set for Sept. 6-9 in Fort Madison, Iowa. More information about the Tri-State Rodeo can be found at www.tristaterodeo.org …The Buccaneer Commission wants people to […]