Insights and Stories on Feeder Cattle

U.S. livestock: Hog futures rebound on technical bounce

May. 9, 2023 at 6:46 pm CDT

Chicago | Reuters — Chicago Mercantile Exchange lean hog futures recovered from contract lows on a round of technical buying on Tuesday, traders said. Traders also noted the recent declines may spark interest in the export market. “U.S. pork has become some of the cheapest in the world and it […]

U.S. livestock: Hog futures extend losing streak

May. 8, 2023 at 6:15 pm CDT

By Mark Weinraub

U.S. livestock: Weak pork demand knocks lean hogs to contract lows

May. 5, 2023 at 4:35 pm CDT

By Tom Polansek

U.S. livestock: CME feeder cattle stumble to three-week low

May. 4, 2023 at 6:11 pm CDT

By Tom Polansek

U.S. livestock: CME live cattle extend setback to six-week low

May. 3, 2023 at 7:49 pm CDT

By Tom Polansek

U.S. livestock: CME live cattle hit five-week low

May. 2, 2023 at 7:06 pm CDT

Chicago | Reuters — Chicago Mercantile Exchange live cattle futures dropped to their lowest level in more than five weeks on Tuesday as technical selling and concerns about the U.S. economy weighed on prices, analysts said. Economic worries increased after the failure over the weekend of First Republic Bank. Wall […]

By Tom Polansek

Klassen: Feeder cattle supplies remain snug

May. 2, 2023 at 3:30 pm CDT

Compared to last week, western Canadian feeder cattle markets traded $3-$4 on either side of unchanged. Premium low-flesh yearlings were one off bids $15-$20 above average. Cattle buyers commented that there were larger volumes of fleshier yearlings. Cattle with heavier butter levels were discounted from our listed values by $5 […]

By Jerry Klassen

U.S. livestock: Live cattle, lean hogs turn lower

May. 1, 2023 at 7:43 pm CDT

The Chicago Mercantile Exchange’s most-active live cattle and lean hog futures turned lower Monday on a down day overall in livestock trade. CME June live cattle ended lower Monday after three consecutive days’ climb, at one point dipping below their 10-day moving average before closing at 164.875 cents/lb., down 0.6 […]

By Dave Bedard

U.S. livestock: Hog futures rise on cash market strength

Apr. 28, 2023 at 6:57 pm CDT

Chicago | Reuters — Chicago Mercantile Exchange hog futures rose on Friday, supported by strength in the cash market and good overseas demand for pork, traders said. Cattle futures were mixed, with feeder cattle contracts easing on a round of profit-taking after setting new contract highs while live cattle contracts […]

By Reuters

U.S. livestock: Cattle futures firm as corn prices fall

Apr. 27, 2023 at 5:46 pm CDT

Chicago | Reuters — Chicago Mercantile Exchange cattle futures ended firm on Thursday as corn futures sank to a nine-month low. Falling corn prices raised prospects for reduced feeding costs, traders said. Hog futures weakened, pressured by a round of profit taking after hitting their highest since April 4. The […]

By Reuters