31.   Fuel and feed costs were up, he said, and revenues were down.

32.   Further adding to available supplies is an increase in the herd size as lower feed costs increase the profitability of raising animals to slaughter weight.

33.   Grain shortages have raised feed costs while heavy slaughter of hard-to-maintain herds has caused a glut that is holding down beef prices.

34.   Higher feed costs also could lead to higher cattle prices in coming months, analysts said.

35.   Higher feed costs decreases demand for young cattle from feedlots.

36.   Higher hog prices prompted by rising feed costs should result in increased slaughter and breeding, USDA livestock analyst James Nix said.

37.   Hog prices rose to their highest in more than three moths amid speculation that lower feed costs are leading producers to hold back animals to expand herds.

38.   Hog prices rose to their highest in more than three months amid speculation that lower feed costs are leading producers to hold back animals to expand herds.

39.   High feed costs reduce feedlot demand for younger cattle that need to be fattened for slaughter.

40.   Hog prices fell amid signs farmers, facing higher feed costs because of forecasts for a smaller corn crop, are accelerating sales for slaughter.