21.   Cattle futures rose after the number of cattle placed in feedlots in March were below expectations.

22.   Cattle futures rose amid expectations that stronger demand for beef will lead to higher prices for slaughter-ready animals.

23.   Cattle futures rose for a second day amid high slaughter rates and expectations for a smaller herd in the coming months.

24.   Cattle futures rose for a second day on speculation that high pork prices could boost demand for lower-priced beef.

25.   Cattle futures rose to an eight-week high on speculation that strong consumer demand for beef will boost demand for market-ready animals.

26.   Chicago corn and soybean futures also rose.

27.   Chicago corn and soybean futures rose on bullish weather forecasts.

28.   Chicago soybean futures rose in sympathy with corn.

29.   Chicago soybean futures rose on export business Thursday, pulling corn and some wheat contracts higher as well.

30.   Chicago corn and soybean futures also rose as a Midwestern cold spell threatened maturing crops.