Insights and Stories on U.S. Livestock

Jul. 3, 2025 at 3:00 pm CDT

Chicago Mercantile Exchange lean hog futures fell on Thursday on lower cash market prices, while cattle futures posted modest gains despite lower beef values as tight supplies continue to underpin the market, analysts said.

By Karl Plume, Reuters

Jul. 2, 2025 at 3:31 pm CDT

Chicago cattle futures rebounded on Wednesday after dropping on Tuesday over news the U.S. Department of Agriculture would gradually reopen borders to Mexican cattle imports.

By Geralyn Wichers

Jun. 30, 2025 at 3:30 pm CDT

Chicago cattle futures rose to start the week while hogs fell back.

By Geralyn Wichers

Jun. 27, 2025 at 5:43 pm CDT

Chicago Mercantile Exchange cattle futures ended higher on Friday under support from stronger wholesale boxed beef prices and buying interest, though concerns over waning consumer demand for beef continued to linger over the market, analysts said.

By Heather Schlitz, Reuters

Jun. 26, 2025 at 4:40 pm CDT

Chicago lean hog contracts dipped as a U.S. Department of Agriculture report showed inventories slightly up. Cattle futures were unchanged to slightly up.

By Geralyn Wichers