Insights and Stories on Feeder Cattle

U.S. livestock: CME live cattle up on improved slaughter pace

Jan. 26, 2022 at 7:24 pm CST

Chicago | Reuters — Chicago Mercantile Exchange live cattle futures finished higher on Wednesday on technical buying and as rising U.S. slaughter rates eased concerns about cattle supply backups. Cattle processing rates have ramped up after pandemic-related staffing shortages at some meat plants. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) estimated […]

Transport strains pile on drought-induced feed shortages

Jan. 25, 2022 at 8:03 pm CST

By Rod Nickel

U.S. livestock: CME lean hogs hit new contract high on slim supply

Jan. 25, 2022 at 7:06 pm CST

By Tom Polansek

Klassen: Feeder market softens on tight feed grain supply

Jan. 25, 2022 at 3:43 am CST

By Jerry Klassen

U.S. livestock: CME cattle sink to November lows

Jan. 24, 2022 at 6:52 pm CST

By Tom Polansek

U.S. livestock: Hog futures surge to highest in over three months

Jan. 21, 2022 at 7:05 pm CST

Chicago | Reuters — Chicago Mercantile Exchange hog futures rose 1.5 per cent on Friday to hit their highest since mid-October, extending a rally on technical buying. Traders remained focused on the slaughter rate as COVID-19 disruptions have caused slowdowns at meat processors throughout the month. “The industry still isn’t […]

By Reuters

U.S. livestock: Hog futures touch highest since mid-October

Jan. 20, 2022 at 3:58 pm CST

Chicago | Reuters — Chicago Mercantile Exchange hog futures jumped to their highest in more than three months on Thursday, supported by strength in the cash markets, traders said. Most actively traded February lean hogs rose 2.625 cents, to 84.925 cents/lb. (all figures US$). The front-month contract closed just below […]

By Reuters

U.S. livestock: Cattle and hog futures firm

Jan. 19, 2022 at 5:15 pm CST

Chicago | Reuters — Chicago Mercantile Exchange live cattle and hog futures rose on Wednesday, with tight supplies supporting prices after a slowdown in the pace of slaughter. Most actively traded February lean hogs rose 0.7 cent, to 82.3 cents/lb. Hog futures have risen for three days in a row, […]

By Reuters

U.S. livestock: CME cattle futures weak

Jan. 18, 2022 at 4:24 pm CST

Chicago | Reuters — Chicago Mercantile Exchange live cattle futures fell on Tuesday, with mild profit-taking noted after rallying in three of the previous four sessions. Hog futures were firmer, extending their rebound from the five-week low hit last week. Most actively traded February lean hogs rose 0.7 cent to […]

By Reuters

Klassen: Feeder market remains firm

Jan. 17, 2022 at 9:39 pm CST

Compared to last week, western Canadian yearling prices were steady to $3 lower on average; calves were relatively unchanged but limited numbers were on offer. Strength in the Canadian dollar appeared to temper demand from south of the border in the 750-plus-lb. weight categories. Last week was the first full […]

By Jerry Klassen