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Cattle Face Pressure into the Weekend
Live cattle futures closed Friday with losses of 57 cents to $1.40, as February was $2.40 higher over the week. Cash trade was stronger this week, as most of the country was $230. Feeder cattle futures closed the week with $3.35 to $4.30 losses on Friday, as January was a...Black and white cow in fi
Hogs Posts Friday Gains
Lean hog futures Posted 25 to 35 cent gains across the front months on Friday, with December down 7 cents upon expiration. February was up $2.25 this week. USDA’s national base hog price was down 41 cents in the Friday afternoon report at $71.28. The CME Lean Hog Index was...Pig in a pen by AlexRath
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Futures rest going into the weekendCows eating hay in a farm cowshed by Matthias Bockel via Pixabay
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Grains Under Pressure, Leaving Prices at Inflection Points to Start Next Week's Trade
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cattlemen pulled out all the stops to inhale negative margins again.Cattle by Penny via Pixabay
Cattle Pulling Back on Friday
Live cattle futures are down 47 cent to $1.15 at midday. Cash trade picked up on Thursday with $230 trade across the country reported. Feeder cattle futures are down $1.80 to $2.55 so far at midday, in give back mode ahead of the weekend. The CME Feeder Cattle Index was...Aerial view of feed yard wi
Hogs Posting Gains on Friday
Lean hog futures are trading with slight 7 cent losses in expiring December, with other contracts 30 to 50 cents higher. USDA’s national base hog price was down $1.11 in the Friday morning report at $70.93. The CME Lean Hog Index was up 41 cents on December 10 at $82.57....Piglets napping by Larry
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February live cattle futures present a buying opportunity on more price strength.Close up cows in field by lightstock via iStock
Hogs Traders Look to Round Out the Week Following Thursday Gains
Lean hog futures saw strength on Thursday with contracts up 85 cents to $1.85. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $71.69 on Thursday afternoon, up $1.64 from the day prior. The CME Lean Hog Index was up 27 cents on December 8 at $82.16. USDA’s Export Sales report...Pig feeding from tro
Cattle Look to Friday Trade Following Cash Strength
Live cattle futures closed the Thursday session with contracts $2.30 to $3.57 higher, following the rallying cash market. There were no new deliveries on Thursday. Cash trade picked up on Thursday with $230 trade across the country reported. Feeder cattle futures were $4.60 to $5.02 higher in the ne
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Hogs Show Gains on Thursday
Lean hog futures saw strength on Thursday with contracts up 85 cents to $1.85. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $71.69 on Thursday afternoon, up $1.64 from the day prior. The CME Lean Hog Index was up 27 cents on December 8 at $82.16. USDA’s Export Sales report...Piglets in a pasture
Cattle Rally on Thursday with Cash Strength
Live cattle futures closed the Thursday session with contracts $2.30 to $3.57 higher, following the rallying cash market. There were no new deliveries on Thursday. Cash trade picked up on Thursday with $230 trade across the country reported. Feeder cattle futures were $4.60 to $5.02 higher in the ne
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Hogs Posting Thursday Gains
Lean hog futures are up 82 cents to $1.90 across most contracts on Thursday. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $72.04 on Thursday morning. The CME Lean Hog Index was up 27 cents on December 8 at $82.16. USDA’s Export Sales report for the week ending on November...Pig resting in pen on
Cattle Rallying on Cash Strength
Live cattle futures are trading with $2.50 to $4.50 gains across most contracts at midday. Cash trade picked up on Thursday with $230 trade in NE and KS reported. Feeder cattle futures are up $5 to $5.70 on Thursday. The CME Feeder Cattle Index was back down 47 cents to...Single cow with number tag
Lean Hogs are Knocking on the Door of a Technical Breakout
Lean hog futures are bumping up against significant resistance. Can the market chew through and close above resistance?Hogs on a farm by artbyPixel via iStock
Cattle Look to Thursday Following Wednesday Gains
Live cattle futures were up $1.45 to $1.60 in most front months on Wednesday, with in delivery December down a tick. Open interest was up1,293 contracts. There were 15 deliveries retendered at 1 cent and 15 at 2 cents on Wednesday. Cash trade has been quiet so far this week,...Closeup of a dairy cow