Morning Cattle Market Report - February cattle closed sharply higher on the session yesterday and rose to the highest level since December 2nd. In addition, a strong overnight rally took prices up to the highest level since November 8th. Supportive news for the US and global economies along with continued talk that cattle supply will tighten ahead helped to support the market early in the session.

ID is key for cattle future - NEW live export protocols tracing Australian cattle along the supply chain should prevent any future trade shutdowns.

Forsyth Farmers' Market kicks off - Forsyth Park had its fourth annual Forsyth Farmers' Market today (Feb. 11).

Future Files: Cattle Selling for Record Prices - Many Americans take for granted that the supply of cattle (and therefore beef) will remain uninterrupted and prices will stay low. However, Mother Nature issued a wake-up call this summer when persistent drought in the Southern Plains damaged precious pastureland, causing cattleman to prematurely slaughter herds.

A Real Estate Deal That Spans The Earth - For sale: 160 acres of rolling hills in California perfect for a vineyard, cattle ranch or communication with outer space. The Jamesburg Earth Station and its 10-story satellite dish once relayed broadcasts of historical events like the Apollo 11 moon landing. Now it's on the market.

Autochartist - Daily Commodities Update: Live Cattle - Live Cattle futures slipped from near-record highs in Friday's session to signal a technical breakout to the downside. Autochartist has been following the development of a longstanding Triangle chart pattern, with the sell-off completing near the apex of the formation. This leaves the market vulnerable to a sharp sell-off to begin next week's trading.

Councillors take control of parks - BANBURY Town Council has announced it has taken control of Hanwell Fields sports ground – and is planning to adopt the Cattle Market sports field in the near future.

Van Eck Plans Momentum Commodities ETF - Van Eck plans a broad future-based commodities ETF using a momentum strategy.New York-based asset manager Van Eck Global filed paperwork with the U.S.

Cattle farm looking to herd veggies in new venture - The family-owned ranch in Old Fort has been busy the past few weeks doubling its herd with the arrival of newborns.

2012 Cattle Raiser Convention to Feature Beef Industry Expert Panel - FORT WORTH, TEXAS – A world class panel of beef industry experts will provide a futuristic look into how the cattle industry will transform over the next 15 years at the Opening General Session of the Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association (TSCRA) convention in Fort Worth . The session begins at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, March 31 at the Fort Worth Convention Center.