OZARKS REGIONAL: The largest string sold at Ozarks Regional so far in 2022 was 595 steers (854#) at $166.10. This is the 5th largest string sold in the U.S. so far in 2022 (WATCH LIVE)

Gas prices down 14 cents this week to $3.39, up 5 cents from last year. Diesel prices down 17 cents this week to $4.97, up $1.29 from last year

TUESDAY SALES: Ozarks Regional; Bluegrass Lexington; Central; F&T; Beaver County; Knoxville; Bluegrass Maysville; Cleveland County; Four State (WATCH LIVE)

U.S. CATTLE REPORT: Feeders highest since September; Choice down $10 bucks in 2 days; 294 steers (858#) from Joplin, Missouri at $187.25 (4th highest steer sale at Joplin so far this year); Natural gas down more than $2 since Nov 23rd

CATTLE MARKETS: Cash trade is untested early in the week. Our showlist is moderately larger than a week ago but 1,000 head smaller than this week a year ago (Schwieterman)

CORN MARKETS: The bulls need a close above $6.49 today in order to give some indication that the market is ready to turn higher (Schwieterman)

GRAIN TRENDS (Short Term/Long Term): CORN: Down/Down ; WHEAT: Down/Down ; SOYBEANS: Down/Up

CATTLE TRENDS (Short Term/Long Term): LIVE: Up/Up; FEEDERS: Up/Down

Congressional Democrats are set to hand President Biden and the White House a defeat on Tuesday by including language within the annual defense policy bill that repeals the coronavirus vaccine mandate for U.S. troops.

Early Consignments: Verdigre Stockyards - Dec 9 Bred Cow / Fed Cattle Sale at 11:00 AM - Bid Live on DVAuction

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