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The first commercial chocolate bar was made in 1847 and has been a hit ever since, but cocoa isn't just for sweet treats. You can find it in beauty products, soaps, and pharmaceuticals. Even cocoa waste is put to use as a supplement that reduces methane emissions from cattle. It's no surprise this commodity is widely traded!
What is your favorite way to enjoy this popular bean? Join the conversation - comment online!
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![]() | Tuesday, April 29 |
Joplin Regional Stockyards | 9,283 Carthage, MO | Monday |
Feeder Steers - Medium & Large #1 | Feeder Heifers - Medium & Large #1 | ||
400-500 lbs | 395.00-475.00 | 300-400 lbs | 400.00-470.00 |
500-600 lbs | 357.50-426.00 | 400-500 lbs | 355.00-415.00 |
600-700 lbs | 319.00-377.00 | 500-600 lbs | 315.00-375.00 |
700-800 lbs | 289.00-344.00 | 600-700 lbs | 280.00-337.00 |
800-900 lbs | 274.00-292.00 | 700-800 lbs | 269.25-314.00 |
Oklahoma National Stockyards | 4,900 Oklahoma City, OK | Monday |
Feeder Steers - Medium & Large #1 | Feeder Heifers - Medium & Large #1 | ||
500-600 lbs | 363.00-394.00 | 400-500 lbs | 344.00-415.00 |
600-700 lbs | 324.00-365.00 | 500-600 lbs | 315.00-342.50 |
700-800 lbs | 286.00-324.00 | 600-700 lbs | 276.00-326.00 |
800-900 lbs | 271.00-290.00 | 700-800 lbs | 264.00-293.00 |
900-1000 lbs | 258.00-278.25 | 800-900 lbs | 254.00-273.00 |
Sioux Falls Regional Cattle Auction | 3,500 Worthing, SD | Monday |
Feeder Steers - Medium & Large #1 | Feeder Heifers - Medium & Large #1 | ||
500-600 lbs | 365.00-405.00 | 500-600 lbs | 330.00-375.00 |
600-700 lbs | 341.00-367.50 | 600-700 lbs | 289.00-341.00 |
700-800 lbs | 295.00-339.00 | 700-800 lbs | 281.00-295.50 |
800-900 lbs | 279.00-307.50 | 800-900 lbs | 254.00-275.50 |
900-1000 lbs | 267.00-286.00 | 900-1000 lbs | 246.50-266.50 |
CHICAGO MERCANTILE EXCHANGE LIVESTOCK FUTURES SETTLEMENT | Tuesday |
Live Cattle | Change | Feeder Cattle | Change | ||
Apr | 216.350 | 0.700 ▲ | May | 294.025 | 2.225 ▲ |
Jun | 210.200 | 0.600 ▲ | Aug | 296.900 | 1.950 ▲ |
Aug | 205.675 | 0.350 ▲ | Sep | 295.600 | 1.525 ▲ |
CHICAGO BOARD OF TRADE GRAIN FUTURES SETTLEMENTS | Tuesday |
Corn | Change | Soy Beans | Change | ||
May | 4.6050 | 0.1500 ▼ | May | 10.4100 | 0.1100 ▼ |
Jul | 4.7025 | 0.1300 ▼ | Jul | 10.5275 | 0.0975 ▼ |
Sep | 4.3475 | 0.0675 ▼ | Aug | 10.4625 | 0.0825 ▼ |
KANSAS CITY BOARD OF TRADE | Tuesday |
Wheat | Change | ||||
May | 5.1525 | 0.0950 ▼ | |||
Jul | 5.3100 | 0.0875 ▼ | |||
Sep | 5.4650 | 0.0850 ▼ |
Tuesday | 120,000 | Monday |
Week Ago (est) | 123,000 | Steer & Heifer: 86,000 |
Year Ago (act) | 123,000 | Cow & Bull: 18,000 |
Wk To Date (est) | 224,000 | |
Last Week (est) | 228,000 | |
Last Year (est) | 235,000 |
![]() | Tuesday, April 29 |
As of 10:00 am | Head Count | Avg Weight | Avg Price |
Live Steer | - | - | - |
Live Heifer | - | - | - |
Dressed Steer | - | - | - |
Dressed Heifer | - | - | - |
600-900# | Choice | Select | Choice/Select Spread |
Current Cutout Values: | 348.26 | 323.82 | 24.44 |
Change from prior day: | +5.49 ▲ | -1.30 ▼ |
Tuesday | 120,000 | Monday |
Week Ago | 123,000 | Steer & Heifer: 86,000 |
Year Ago (act) | 122,694 | Cow & Bull: 18,000 |
Week To Date | 224,000 | |
Same Period Last Week | 228,000 | |
Same Period Last Year | 235,342 |
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