Tibbets Sioux cattle. (Photo courtesy of Nebraska Extension.)

Cattle futures fell during a tough week on several fronts

Cattle from the Gardiner Angus Ranch have benefited from rangeland improvement that has also improved habitat for the lesser prairie-chicken on this 20,000-acre tract south of Ashland, Kansas. (Journal photo by Dave Bergmeier.)

Keep an objective view of the cattle market

"Just A Scoopful" - Jerry Nine

Farmers primed to plant wheat

"Just A Scoopful" - Jerry Nine

A calculator is still a good practical tool

"Just A Scoopful" - Jerry Nine

Livestock auctions are fascinating places to visit

"Just A Scoopful" - Jerry Nine

Cattle futures took a downturn

"Just A Scoopful" - Jerry Nine

Timely rains and a strong cattle market

"Just A Scoopful" - Jerry Nine

At some point cattle prices will change direction