Insights and Stories on Cattle

China agriculture ministry to steady beef and dairy output, aid farmers

Sep. 26, 2024 at 3:32 pm CDT

China's agriculture ministry said on Thursday it would stabilize beef and dairy production, shore up consumption and assist farmers as falling prices force small producers out of business.

U.S. livestock: Cattle close higher, lean hogs fall ahead of USDA report

Sep. 26, 2024 at 3:23 pm CDT

By P.J. Huffstutter Reuters

U.S. livestock: Cattle close mostly lower, consolidating after 2-month top

Sep. 25, 2024 at 5:39 pm CDT

By Julie Ingwersen Reuters

U.S. livestock: CME cattle end mostly higher as Wall Street climbs

Sep. 24, 2024 at 6:58 pm CDT

By Julie Ingwersen Reuters

Counteracting livestock predation risks on pasture

Sep. 20, 2024 at 10:26 am CDT

By Bruce Derksen

U.S. livestock: Cattle futures strengthen on healthy US export demand, positioning

Sep. 19, 2024 at 4:52 pm CDT

Chicago Mercantile Exchange live cattle and feeder cattle futures jumped on Thursday as traders adjusted positions ahead of the U.S. Department of Agriculture's monthly cattle on feed report and saw strong U.S. export demand, according to analysts.

By Renee Hickman Reuters

U.S. livestock: Hog futures up slightly on firm demand, weaker dollar

Sep. 18, 2024 at 4:42 pm CDT

Chicago Mercantile Exchange lean hog futures ticked up on Wednesday as pork cutout values remained strong and a weaker dollar made U.S. exports more competitive, traders said.

By Heather Schlitz Reuters

U.S. livestock: Cattle futures rise on strong stock market, retail sales

Sep. 17, 2024 at 4:58 pm CDT

Chicago Mercantile Exchange live cattle and feeder cattle futures edged up on Tuesday on stock market gains and strong economic data, traders said.

By Heather Schlitz Reuters

Canadian cattle in a feedlot with a cowboy in the background.

U.S. livestock: Live cattle futures slip on waning consumer demand

Sep. 16, 2024 at 5:43 pm CDT

Chicago Mercantile Exchange live and feeder cattle futures slipped on Monday as boxed beef prices retreated and consumer demand fell, traders said.

By Heather Schlitz

U.S. livestock: Profit-taking pushes down CME cattle futures after gains

Sep. 13, 2024 at 5:34 pm CDT

Traders booked profits ahead of the weekend, after the markets previously found support from gains in equities and improved processor margins that should boost demand for slaughter-ready cattle. Beef processors were earning $54.30 for each head of cattle they slaughtered, after losing money on each animal just a month ago, HedgersEdge.com data shows.

By Reuters Tom Polansek