Most Fat, Feeder Lambs Edge Higher
Fat and feeder lambs were generally on the steady to firm side around the country, Fredericksburg showing a $2-3 advance on feeders and a $3-5 higher market on fats. Slaughter ewes were mostly steady to firm with Midwest markets $1.50 lower.

Plains Fed Cattle Movement Still To Be Seen At Midweek
Plains fed cattle trading had yet to develop at midweek, a common refrain.

Texas Slaughter Kid Goats Continue To Show Strength
Slaughter kid goats continued the price advance started last week, though it is also a continuing up and down market.

PLAINS FEEDLOT SALES

RANGE SALES

Future Beef Plant Shuts Doors Following Change To Chapter 7
Just a little more than a year after opening its doors, Future Beef Operations has shut them again, probably for the last time. FBO announced late last week that its status had changed from Chapter 11 reorganization to Chapter 7 liquidation.

Gene Whetten Handles Usual Challenges, And Then Some
Gene Whetten likes his wide open spaces, and the 450-section Adobe Ranch situated just east of the Gila National Forest has plenty of wide open spaces. He can drive all day over different country and never leave the ranch.

Former Feedyard Manager Builds Portable Processing Facility
A former feedyard manager has turned manufacturer here in the southwestern Texas Panhandle.

Bangs Is Focus Of Symposium In Wyoming During September
Brucellosis will be at the top of the agenda come September in Wyoming.

TAHC Cautions Horse Owners To Check Coggins Test Forms
The Texas Animal Health Commission is urging horse owners to carefully check the documentation on paperwork they receive when their horses are given the Coggins test.

USDA Announces Funding Boost For EQIP Conservation Program
USDA has released an additional $227 million to states for the Environmental Quality Incentives Program.

Mid-Year Cattle Inventory Suggests Good Market Ahead
The cattle market has continued to show some strength after the November collapse that followed the 9-11 disaster and the even steeper drop during April and May as the full effect of the disaster and continued reports of a weakening U.S. economy manifested in the market.

Origin Labeling Law Comment Time Ending
This week marks the deadline for country of origin labeling comments.

Bush Signs Trade Authority Language
It was a hard-fought battle, but it's over. President Bush has inked the Trade Act of 2002, which gives him so-called "fast-track" trade promotion authority, among other things.

Scrapie, Nature Tours Sheep Field Day Topics
Topics ranging from scrapie surveillance issues to nature tourism will be on tap for this year’s 29th annual Sheep and Goat Field Day September 5 at the Texas A&M University Research and Extension Center here.

Soil, Water Board Schedules Hearings
The Texas State Soil and Water Conservation Board has scheduled three public hearings next week to discuss proposed rule changes for the state brush control program.

Brent Lewis Wins Calf Roping Title At Recent Cheyenne Rodeo
Brent Lewis lassoed his first "Daddy of ’em All" calf roping title recently in Cheyenne, Wyo.

Nation’s Feeder Cattle Prices Higher Fifth Consecutive Week
Feeder steers and heifers sold steady $2 higher last week, making five consecutive weeks that the majority of the reported sales were higher.

Liberal Cattle Kill, Weaker Supports Prompt Steady Prices
Slaughter cattle in the nation’s major feedlot trade area remained steady last week, dressed sales steady to $1 higher. Despite lighter showlists, some feedlots were discouraged by the lower CME futures, higher grains, and lower beef prices and gave in to steady money.

Angelo Lambs Steady, Feeder Cattle Firm
Feeder and slaughter lambs sold steady this week, slaughter ewes firm; nanny goats and kids were firm. Receipts totaled 16,778 head, around 50 percent slaughter ewes, 20 percent feeder lambs, five percent slaughter lambs 25 percent goats.

Fredericksburg Lambs, Kids On Higher Trend
Feeder lambs sold $2-3 higher, slaughter lambs $3-5 higher except lightweights steady, feeder kid goats $3-5 higher, slaughter kids $5-7 higher. Receipts totaled 2944 head.

U.S. Meat Production 6.3% Above A Year Ago
Total red meat production under federal inspection last week was estimated at 903.4 million pounds, 1.8 percent more than a earlier ago and 6.3 percent above a year ago. Cumulative meat production for the year to date was up 3.4 percent at 27 billion pounds.

Mason And San Saba Feeder Cattle Higher
Feeder steers and heifers sold $1-3 higher last week in Mason and San Saba, slaughter cows and bulls steady, bred stock cows and pairs $20-30 higher. Receipts totaled 1206 head.

Most Lampasas Cattle Prices Termed Lower
Feeder steers and heifers sold $1-2 lower, slaughter cows and bulls $1-2 lower. Receipts totaled 931 head.

Goldthwaite Sheep, Goat Prices Steady
Slaughter lambs sold steady, stock and slaughter goats steady. Receipts totaled 1385 head.

Colorado City Feeder Cattle Called Steady
Feeder steers and heifers sold steady, slaughter cows steady to $1 lower, bulls $2 lower, stock cows $30 lower, pairs steady to $10 higher. Receipts totaled 583 head.

Milano Feeder Steer, Heifer Prices Steady
Feeder steers and heifers sold steady, slaughter cows and bulls $2-3 lower. Receipts totaled 749 head.

Fredericksburg Feeder Cattle Trade Steady
Feeder steers and heifers sold about steady, slaughter cows and bulls $1-2 lower. Receipts totaled 958 head.

Lightweight Abilene Feeder Cattle Lower
Feeder steers and heifers under 500 pounds sold $2 lower, heavier weights steady to firm, slaughter cows and bulls steady, stock cows and pairs $20-30 higher. Receipts totaled 1011 head.

Llano Cattle Price Trends Highly Mixed
Feeder steers over 600 pounds sold $2 higher, 500-600 pounds steady, under 500 pounds $1-2 lower, heifer yearlings steady, calves $2 lower, slaughter cows and bulls $2-3 lower. Receipts totaled 645 head.

Mason Replacement Females 2065 Head
A total of 2065 female replacement cattle were offered in special trading.

Domestic Wool Slow, New Zealand Steady
Domestic wool trading was at a virtual standstill last week, demand light for the seasonally light supplies. Only cleanup trade remains. Australian markets will conduct their first sale of the season in Sydney this week.

Most Junction Sheep, Goats Strong, Kids Up
Most sheep and goats sold strong, kid goats $5-8 higher. Receipts totaled 2933 head.

Decatur Feeder Steers, Heifers Off A Little
Feeder steers and heifers sold steady to $2 lower, the decline mainly on weights near 500 pounds, slaughter cows and bulls steady, stock cows and pairs steady. Receipts totaled 1070 head.

Graham Feeder Steers, Heifers Trade Higher
Feeder steers and heifers sold steady to $3 higher, the greatest advance on weights under 500 pounds, slaughter cows and bulls $1-2 lower, stock cows and pairs $15-25 higher. Receipts totaled 1191 head.

Hamilton Lambs, Kids Higher, Others Steady
Lambs and kid goats sold higher, other sheep and goats steady. Receipts totaled 2040 head.

Cuero Feeder Steer, Heifer Prices Lower
Feeder steers and heifers sold steady to $2 lower, slaughter cows and bulls $2 lower. Receipts totaled 1415 head.

San Saba Special Sale Up On Weaned Feeders
Heavyweight feeder steers and heifers sold $2-4 higher in the special premium weaned feeder sale, lightweights steady to $2 higher. Receipts totaled 1553 head.

Coleman Feeder Steer, Heifer Prices Steady
Feeder steers and heifers sold steady to firm, stock cows and pairs steady. Receipts totaled 524 head.

Loose Ends

Coming Up...
August 16, 17, 18 — 22nd Annual Texas Ranch Roundup to benefit West Texas Rehabilitaion Center, West Texas Boys Ranch and the North Texas Rehabilitation Center. Wichita Falls Bridwell Arena. August 8 — Special Stocker and Feeder Sale, Jordan Cattle Auction, San Saba, Texas. August 19 — Special Stocker and Feeder Sale, Jordan Cattle Auction, Mason, Texas.