USDA Market Reporter Ed Czerwien provides his weekly market outlook on feeder cattle and slaughter cows.

Ed Czerwien, Market Reporter

January 5, 2017

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Weekly Cattle Market Wrap-Up | Buyers remain cautious, prices unsteady

Feeder cattle prices were unevenly steady with some just a little lower and some just a little higher. Buyers remain extremely cautious and are currently waiting to see if this rally continues.
 
The slaughter cow numbers continue to be low due to the holidays but prices were unevenly steady to 2 higher with instances up to 4 higher in areas with low receipts and weather problems.

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Ed Czerwien

Ed Czerwien

Market Reporter

Ed Czerwien is a market analyst in Amarillo, Texas. From the heart of Cattle Feeding Country, Ed follows the cattle and wholesale markets to keep beef producers up-to-date on the market moves that affect them. He previously worked with USDA as a Market News reporter. Ed is now semi-retired and continues to work with cattle trade analysis.

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