Insights and Stories on Live Cattle

U.S. livestock: CME cattle futures up with daily slaughter levels

Jan. 28, 2022 at 5:29 pm CST

Chicago | Reuters — Chicago Mercantile Exchange cattle futures firmed on Friday as daily processing levels began to rebound, a sign that COVID-related staffing woes may be easing, traders said. Meatpackers have struggled with staffing shortages due to the surge in Omicron coronavirus infections, traders said, limiting production in recent […]

U.S. livestock: CME lean hogs drop on profit-taking, technical selling

Jan. 27, 2022 at 6:30 pm CST

By Karl Plume

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

Jan. 26, 2022 at 7:24 pm CST

By Karl Plume

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

Jan. 25, 2022 at 7:06 pm CST

By Tom Polansek

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

U.S. livestock: Hog futures rebound, slaughter pace still weak

Jan. 14, 2022 at 7:21 pm CST

Chicago | Reuters — Chicago Mercantile Exchange lean hog futures bounced back on Friday, though analysts said U.S. staffing shortages caused by COVID-19 infections continued to limit meat production. Most actively traded February lean hogs touched a one-week high and ended 3.05 cents stronger at 80.9 cents/lb. (all figures US$). […]

By Tom Polansek