TOP SALES: The highest price paid for 4-weight steers on Tuesday was $359.00 for 11 hd (493#) from Beaver County, OK. The National Steer Price for 4-wts on Tuesday was $327.92 , compared to $327.30 the prior day (WATCH LIVE SALES)

BEAVER COUNTY (BEAVER, OK): The largest string sold on Tuesday was 180 heifers (758#) at $235.50. The largest CALF string was 35 steers (479#) at $336.00 (NBW AUCTION REPORT)

OZARKS REGIONAL (WEST PLAINS, MO): The largest string sold on Tuesday was 133 steers (803#) at $256.00. The largest CALF string was 16 steers (471#) at $327.50 (NBW AUCTION REPORT)

CATTLE ON FEED: April placements of 1.656 million head are slightly above the 29-year average of 1.643 million head. The highest placements in April were 1.87 million head in 2003

CORN PROGRESS: 83% of the corn in the United States had been planted by May 26th, compared to 70% last week and 89% last year. 68% of the corn had emerged, compared to 52% last week and 78% last year

REAL TIME INDEX (RTI): $253.41 (+1.45) -- The RTI (7-day cash feeder cattle average) is $11.19 LOWER than the nearby futures ($264.60). (U.S. CATTLE REPORT)

REAL TIME PRICES: The largest STEER string (700-899#) sold on Tuesday was 133 steers (803#) from West Plains, MO at $256.00 (VIEW PRICES)

OKC WEST LIVESTOCK MARKET: OKC West, located in El Reno, Oklahoma, is a premier facility for handling and marketing livestock. With its modern design and state-of-the-art facilities, OKC West is dedicated to providing top-notch service...

Short-Range Weather Forecast: Expect heavy rains, flash flooding, and severe weather in the coming days. The stormy weather impacting the central U.S. will expand to cover much of the Great Plains, middle, and lower Mississippi Valley

K-State beef cattle veterinarians relay how to make the most of grazing warm and cool season grasses

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