Insights and Stories on Feeder Cattle

U.S. livestock: Hog futures mixed, cattle drop

Oct. 19, 2020 at 6:54 pm CDT

Chicago | Reuters — U.S. hog futures were mixed on Monday, with the nearby contract rising on strong export demand while deferreds eased on signs that China was making progress in rebuilding its decimated hog herd, traders said. Strength in the cash market supported the front-month December contract, which rose […]

U.S. livestock: Lean hog futures retreat from 11-month high

Oct. 16, 2020 at 6:09 pm CDT

By Tom Polansek

Manitoba cattle sector gets COVID-19 AgriRecovery

Oct. 15, 2020 at 11:57 pm CDT

By Dave Bedard

U.S. livestock: Lean hog futures climb to more than 10-month high

Oct. 15, 2020 at 7:25 pm CDT

By Christopher Walljasper

U.S. livestock: Lean hogs up on lower-than-expected inventory

Oct. 14, 2020 at 6:54 pm CDT

By Christopher Walljasper

U.S. livestock: Cattle futures rebound on wholesale strength

Oct. 13, 2020 at 7:04 pm CDT

Chicago | Reuters — U.S. live cattle futures rebounded on Tuesday, correcting after the biggest drop since June 30, amid a stronger wholesale market, traders said. Lean hogs stepped back for a second day, reflecting a softer cash market, while feeder cattle followed the cash market higher. Chicago Mercantile Exchange […]

By Christopher Walljasper

Klassen: Feeder market digests rising COVID-19 cases

Oct. 12, 2020 at 9:06 pm CDT

Compared to last week, western Canadian yearling prices were relatively unchanged while calves traded steady to $2 lower on average. The grain harvest is in its final stages and buying interest was noted from the farmer/backgrounding operator. The buying frenzy over yearlings has eased and finishing feedlots were active on […]

By Jerry Klassen

U.S. livestock: Futures slip on seasonal pressure

Oct. 12, 2020 at 8:19 pm CDT

Chicago | Reuters — U.S. live cattle futures fell on Monday, pressured by a softening in seasonal demand and the continued impact from backlogs at slaughterhouses, traders said. Lean hogs also eased on profit taking, while feeder cattle also followed live cattle for a loss. CME October live cattle futures […]

By Christopher Walljasper

U.S. livestock: Domestic demand boosts hog futures

Oct. 9, 2020 at 5:50 pm CDT

Chicago | Reuters — U.S. hog futures leapt to their highest price since May 2019 on Friday on strong domestic demand for pork, while feeder cattle futures tumbled to a three-month low. Gains in the swine market extend a rally driven by rising cash prices for hogs and demand from […]

By Tom Polansek

U.S. livestock: Hog futures hit highest since August 2019

Oct. 8, 2020 at 7:10 pm CDT

Chicago | Reuters — U.S. hog futures rose to their highest in more than a year on Thursday, as consumer demand for pork remained robust even as the weather turned cooler. The front-month hog contract has risen for seven days in a row. “The domestic demand is just on fire,” […]

By Mark Weinraub