21.   In CHICAGO, feeder cattle rose on expectations that lower feed costs will increase demand for the young cattle.

22.   In other markets, coffee fell as truckers settled a six-day strike in Colombia, while cattle rose.

23.   On other markets, cattle rose while heating oil fell.

24.   On other markets, soybeans surged amid strong demand and cattle rose.

25.   On other markets, cattle rose as cold and snow from a pre-Christmas storm kept weight gains low.

26.   On other markets, wheat fell and cattle rose.

27.   Should the weather improve, corn prices will likely fall and the demand for feeder cattle will rise again, analysts said.

28.   In other commodity markets, crude oil and gasoline fell, and cattle rose.