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Key Levels For Wheat
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Choppy week of fresh data ends with optimism
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JUNE-AUG ’26 LIVE CATTLE SPREAD (LEM26-LEQ26) - WALSH PURE SPREADER
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Cattle Close Mixed on Friday
Live cattle futures saw mixed trade, as Feb was held up by Cash and 57 cents higher on Friday. Other contracts were slightly lower, as February was up $5.32 this week. Cash trade was slow to get kicked off this week, as things settled in at 244-245 in the North...Young cow in pen with other cows by
Hogs Extend Losses into the Weekend
Lean hog futures closed Friday with most contracts down 50 to 75 cents, as expiring February was up 20 cents. April fell $6.67 this week. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $85.22 on Friday afternoon, down $1.73 from the day prior. The CME Lean Hog Index was 37...Piglets Sleeping Next to
Cattle Futures Consolidate into the weekend
Cattle markets trade both sides of unchangedBrown cow in field by TasfotoNL via iStock
Shootin' the Bull about money
A common thread this week has been money. How much is needed, and how much more will be needed, continues to be discussed amongst producers and lenders.Cattle by Penny via Pixabay
Hogs Mixed at Midday
Lean hog futures are up 20 cents in the expiring February, with other contracts 40 to 65 cents. Feb expires today. USDA’s national base hog price was not reported on Friday morning due to light volume. The CME Lean Hog Index was 37 cents higher on Feb 11 at $86.89....Pigs on a pig farm by artbyPixel
Cattle Trading Mixed on Friday
Live cattle futures are trading with 47 cent gains in nearby February, with other contracts slightly lower. Cash trade remains quiet so far this week. There are a few bids of 238 in the North this morning. The Friday morning Fed Cattle Exchange online auction showed sales on 138 head...Hereford cows
Cattle Look to Friday Following Thursday Weakness
Live cattle futures rounded out the Thursday session with contracts up 15 cents in nearby February and down 30 to 50 cents in other contracts. Cash trade remains quiet so far this week. The Thursday Fed Cattle Exchange online auction showed no sales on the 1,272 head offered, with bids...Simmental
Hog Look to Round Out Week of Losses
Lean hog futures ended Thursday with contracts down $1.75 to $2.02, as soon to expire February was down 15 cents. Feb expires on Friday. Longs continue to exit, with open interest dropping 6,666 contracts. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $86.95 on Thursday afternoon, down $1.22 from t
Cattle Slip Back on Thursday
Live cattle futures rounded out the Thursday session with contracts up 15 cents in nearby February and down 30 to 50 cents in other contracts. Cash trade remains quiet so far this week. The Thursday Fed Cattle Exchange online auction showed no sales on the 1,272 head offered, with bids...Two cows l
Hog Losses Continue on Thursday
Lean hog futures ended Thursday with contracts down $1.75 to $2.02, as soon to expire February was down 15 cents. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $86.95 on Thursday afternoon, down $1.22 from the day prior. The CME Lean Hog Index was 20 cents higher on Feb 6...Pigs on a pig farm by ar
Shootin' the Bull about emboldening producers further.
A recovery off the low, and technical indicators turning higher, will be anticipated to further embolden cattle feeders.Cattle by Penny via Pixabay
Hogs Continue Losses on Thursday
Lean hog futures are extending this week’s losses, as contracts re down $2 to $2.50, with soon to expire February 15 cents lower. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $87.00 on Thursday morning, down $1.28 from the day prior. The CME Lean Hog Index was 20 cents higher...Pig resting in pen
Cattle Slipping Lower on Thursday
Live cattle futures are down a nickel to 75 cents on Thursday. Cash trade has been quiet this week, with a few sales of $243 in KS reported on Wednesday. The Thursday Fed Cattle Exchange online auction showed no sales on the 1,272 head offered, with bids of $240 on...Closeup of cows eating in barn
Hogs Look to Thursday After Week of Losses
Lean hog futures closed the Wednesday session with contracts down 55 cents to $1.65, with nearby February up a nickel. Open interest hinted at long liquidation, down 2,261 contracts. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $88.17 on Wednesday afternoon, up 43 cents from the day prior. The CME
Cattle Look to Thursday after Wednesday Rally
Live cattle futures were back in rally mode on Wednesday, with contracts up $2.50 to $3.55. Open interest was up 4,080 contracts on Wednesday, suggesting new buying interest. Cash trade has been quiet this week, with a few sales of $243 in KS reported on Wednesday. The Fed Cattle Exchange...Cows eat
MAY-SEPT ’26 SOYBEAN SPREAD (ZSK26-ZSU26) - WALSH PURE SPREADER
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