Some interesting developments in calf prices at sales in recent days. Some probably due to lower corn prices but I think there is maybe a bit more optimism in the beef business in general for the coming year.

Here are some prices from last Friday's sale at a good local SW Wisconsin market:

http://www.bloomingtonlivestock.com/index.cfm?show=10&mid=79

Mobridge also looked better.

Prices have ways to go but are at least seem to be heading in the right direction for cow/calf people. 

Jim at Dawn