feeder
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On Monday, the September contract for feeder cattle FCU26 — those that are fattened up for slaughter — fell 2.8% to end at $3.32 per pound in Chicago.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 28, 2026
Two traps that Soto set up outside his home — vertical, clear cylinders reminiscent of a hummingbird feeder — were filled with dead flies within days, he said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 23, 2026
The wait list is also used as a “soft no” or a “pat on the back” to maintain relationships with counselors at feeder schools, the college’s donors and legacy families, consultants said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 11, 2026
In India, a big problem is the lack of enough feeder buses to handle last-mile connectivity, he says.
From BBC ● Apr. 19, 2026
Chickens will defecate in their own food if the feeder is lower.
From "Unusual Chickens for the Exceptional Poultry Farmer" by Kelly Jones
This includes things such as unsecured garbage cans, fallen fruit, bird feeders, pet food left outside and uncleaned grills.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 6, 2026
They’d descend on his garden, where he’d set up feeders full of “nectar”—filtered water mixed with cane sugar.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 29, 2026
“International sales complement the domestic market, maximizing the value of every animal and providing incentive for ranchers and cattle feeders to expand their operations,” the U.S.
From Barron's ● May 12, 2026
As a result, from the beginning of last year it stopped selling flat feeders and advised they should no longer be used - effectively saying what it calls a "fond farewell" to traditional bird tables.
From BBC ● Apr. 9, 2026
These treetop feeders are affected either directly by eating poisoned insects or indirectly by a shortage of food.
From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson
