BlackburnNews.com photoThe amount of U.S. cattle on feed is up 2 per cent from a year ago.
The USDA says America's inventory on August 1st of this year on lots of a thousand or more was 10.2 million head.
The department reports placements in feedlots in July totaled 1.57 million head, which is also up 2 per cent from last year.
Marketing of July fed cattle came in 1 point below July 2015 at 1.71 million.
The USDA notes the marketings were the lowest for a July since recording began back in 1996.
Larry Hutchins is running to be one of two Ward 7 councillors, representing the northeast part of Chatham.
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The event was a formal tribute to the professionals who serve serve as the backbone of local health care.
No injuries are reported after a shed fire west of Wallaceburg, but damage is estimated at $150,000.
A house fire in Chatham has caused an estimated $250,000 in damage.
Sandra Dorner is running to be one of two Ward 8 councillors, representing the south part of Chatham.
