Beef cattle on a Chatham-Kent farm. (File photo by Simon Crouch) The total number of cattle and calves on feed in the U-S April 1st was up 1 per cent from a year ago.
The USDA's latest Cattle on Feed Report puts the total inventory at 10 point 9 million head.
The report says U-S cattlemen put more cattle into feedlots in March than they sold.
Placements in March were 1 point 89 million head - up 5 per cent from a year ago.
U-S marketings of fed cattle during March totalled 1 point 75 million head - 7 per cent above March of 2015.
On this week's episode of Beyond the Headlines, Josh Boyce talks with Evan Solomon, Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario.
Sarnia Fire Rescue is reminding residents to be aware of bylaws if they plan to set off fireworks over the long weekend.
The Detroit Tigers beat the Toronto Blue Jays, while the Pistons are headed to Game 7
Sarnia Mayor Mike Bradley says local residents, including himself, are growing increasingly frustrated by high gas prices locally.
The City of Sarnia is opening up its compost site for the long weekend to give local gardeners a jump start on their growing seasons.
McDonald's Owner/Operator Colleen Buckley has extended a heartfelt thanks to volunteers who helped accomplished the goal.
