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  • Lower break-even for cattle and hog producers
    Tuesday, April 16, 2013
    COLUMBIA, Mo.–Cattle prices have been at record highs the last few years. The reason is less meat on the market.
  • Meat prices expected to rise due to high feed costs, lower herd numbers
    Thursday, January 24, 2013
    COLUMBIA, Mo.– Cattle prices are expected to set new records in 2013 while hog prices are expected to have their second highest year ever. High feed costs have led to lower numbers of animals, which University of Missouri Extension agricultural economist Ron Plain says is why meat prices will be going up.

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