Stocker and feeder cattle were called steady to $3 higher last week compared to the previous week at auctions across the nation. Supplies of cattle were light due to the Fourth of July holiday, and receipts were 35 percent below the same week a year ago. Last week's receipts were 112,800, compared with 175,700 the same week last year. Full story.

The Central Plains continued to benefit from ample moisture through the Fourth of July weekend. In fact, many regions received more rain than they wanted. Full story.

During the fall of 2008 and spring of 2009, Kansas State University researchers collected market data on 8,200 lots comprised of more than 84,000 feeder cattle marketed through cattle auctions in Dodge City, Kan. and Carthage, Mo. Full story.

Ample precipitation has greened pastures across much of cattle country so far this year, but producers still should plan for the possibility of drought, says University of Arkansas animal scientist Tom Troxel. Full story.

Keeping livestock away from poisonous locoweed during seasons when it’s a forage favorite is one way ranchers can protect their animals and their profits, according to a 20-year collaboration by Agricultural Research Service scientists and their university partners. Full story.

The 2010 Nebraska Grazing Conference on Aug. 10-11 at the Kearney Holiday Inn will offer an in-depth look at grazing, from animal behavior to grassland monitoring. Full story.

Cattle futures are called steady to higher. The recent strength in futures and firm boxed beef prices are expected to support the cash market this week. Full story.

Craig Vejraska, of Sunny Okanogan Ranch, Wash., works to control feed costs while protecting conception rates. Watch now.