81. In CHICAGO, cattle futures rose for a fourth day amid expectations for rising beef demand. 82. In CHICAGO, cattle futures rose on speculation that retail demand for beef will grow as the peak summer barbecue season approaches. 83. In CHICAGO, cattle futures rose to their highest price in two months amid expectations that retailers are stocking up on beef to sell after the Thanksgiving holiday. 84. In CHICAGO, cattle futures were little changed as meat-packers boost slaughter rates, offsetting concern that the number of cattle being prepared for market is swelling. 85. In CHICAGO, cattle futures were steady as expectations for an abundant feedlot herd offset prospects for a temporary shortage of slaughter-ready animals. 86. In CHICAGO, cattle futures fell to a six-week low amid expectations for an ample supply of market-ready cattle at the end of the year. 87. In CHICAGO, cattle futures rose after the number of cattle placed in feedlots in March fell below expectations. 88. In CHICAGO, cattle futures rose amid speculation that a closely watched government report tomorrow will show feedlots are slowing their expansion. 89. In CHICAGO, cattle futures rose for a second day amid high slaughter rates and expectations for a smaller herd in the coming months. 90. In CHICAGO, feeder cattle futures rose as lower feed costs raised competition for the young animals available to place into production. |