Austin Schroeder on 08/14/2026

Hogs Fade Lower into the Weekend

Lean hog futures slipped lower on Friday, with contracts down 7 to 62 cents, as October was down just 47 cents on the week. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $93.30 on Friday afternoon, down $4.07 from the day prior. The CME Lean Hog Index was down 2...Pig resting in pen on hay by Annet

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Austin Schroeder on 08/14/2026

Cattle Face Losses on Friday

Live cattle futures faced Friday pressure, but bounced off the lows to close with contracts 85 cents to $2.60 lower. August was $8.07 lower on the week. There were no new deliveries issued against August futures on Friday. Cash trade rounded out the week with $225-228 sales in the North...Brown cow

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Austin Schroeder on 08/14/2026

Hogs Fading Lower on Friday

Lean hog futures are trading with 5 to 90 cent losses across most contracts at midday. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $93.03 on Friday morning, up $4.25 from the day prior. The CME Lean Hog Index was down a nickel on August 12 at $95.87. USDA’s pork...Pig with dirt on snout ear tagge

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Austin Schroeder on 08/14/2026

Cattle Falling on Friday

Live cattle futures are falling lower on Friday pressured by weaker cash and the Tyson closure, as contracts are down $3.12 to $5. Cash trade has been picked up with some $228-230 sales in the North. The Friday morning Fed Cattle Exchange auction showed no sales on the 1,308 head...Close up of cow l

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Austin Schroeder on 08/14/2026

Hogs Look to Close the Week

Lean hog futures posted losses of 20 cents to $1.70 across most contracts. Open interest was down 2,487 contracts. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $97.37 on Thursday afternoon, up $1.56 from the day prior. The CME Lean Hog Index was down a nickel on August 11 at...Black and brown pig

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Austin Schroeder on 08/14/2026

Cattle Look to Friday Trade as Tyson Announces Closure

Live cattle futures closed the Thursday session with contracts down $1.52 to $4.35 across the board. New selling interest was noted, with open interest up 3,259 contracts. There were no deliveries issued against August futures on Wednesday. Cash trade has been picked up with some $228-230 sales in t

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Austin Schroeder on 08/14/2026

Hogs Fall Lower on Thursday

Lean hog futures posted losses of 20 cents to $1.70 across most contracts. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $97.37 on Thursday afternoon, up $1.56 from the day prior. The CME Lean Hog Index was down a nickel on August 11 at $95.89. Weekly Export Sales data showed...Black and brown pig

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Austin Schroeder on 08/14/2026

Cattle Fall on Thursday with Weaker Cash, as Tyson Announces More Closures

Live cattle futures closed the Thursday session with contracts down $1.52 to $4.35 across the board. There were no deliveries issued against August futures on Wednesday. Cash trade has been picked up with some $228-230 sales in the North. The Thursday Fed Cattle Exchange auction showed no sales on t

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Ben DiCostanzo on 08/13/2026

Feeder Cattle Trade Idea

Index settlement trade ideaCows grazing on sunny day by littlewolf1989 via Adobe Stock

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Bill Allen on 08/13/2026

Pure Hedge - Livestock and Grain

Cattle Markets Look Nervous - Plant Closing - Soybean Oil Could Move North Very Soon - Sugar #11 Looks Very StrongHerd of young calves looking at camera_ Image by Symbiot via Adobe Stock_

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Austin Schroeder on 08/13/2026

Cattle Falling Back on Weaker Cash

Live cattle futures are leading the way with losses of $4 to $4.60 so far on Thursday. There were no deliveries issued against August futures on Wednesday. Cash trade has been picked up with some $228-230 sales in the North. The Wednesday Fed Cattle Exchange auction showed no sales on...Cow in pen a

A Austin Schroeder
Austin Schroeder on 08/13/2026

Hogs Falling Back on Thursday

Lean hog futures are posting Thursday losses of 22 cents to $1.65 at midday. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $97.28 on Thursday morning, up $1.43 from the day prior. The CME Lean Hog Index was down a nickel on August 11 at $95.89. Weekly Export Sales data...Pig grazing in a field by S

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Austin Schroeder on 08/13/2026

Hogs See Midweek Strength

Lean hog futures closed the midweek session with contracts 22 to 95 cent gains, as soon to expire August was down 20 cents. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $95.81 on Wednesday afternoon, down 51 cents from the day prior. The CME Lean Hog Index was down 15...Pig grazing in a field by S

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Austin Schroeder on 08/13/2026

Cattle Look to Thursday Following Wednesday Weakness

Live cattle futures posted $2.00 to $2.97 losses across the board. Open interest was up 573 contracts. There were no deliveries issued against August futures on Wednesday. Cash trade has been quiet this week, with a few dressed sales at $368. The Wednesday Fed Cattle auction showed no sales on...Two

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Austin Schroeder on 08/13/2026

Hogs Post Modest Gains on Wednesday

Lean hog futures closed the midweek session with contracts 22 to 95 cent gains, as soon to expire August was down 20 cents. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $95.81 on Wednesday afternoon, down 51 cents from the day prior. The CME Lean Hog Index was down 15...Small piglet in farm by kru

A Austin Schroeder
Austin Schroeder on 08/13/2026

Cattle Fall Lower on Wednesday

Live cattle futures posted $2.00 to $2.97 losses across the board. There were no deliveries issued against August futures on Wednesday. Cash trade has been quiet this week, with a few dressed sales at $368. The Wednesday Fed Cattle auction showed no sales on the 1,308 head offered, with a...Cows loo

A Austin Schroeder
Austin Schroeder on 08/12/2026

Hogs Trading with Midday Gains

Lean hog futures are trading with mixed midday action of as front month August is down 22 cents ahead of the Friday expiration, with other contracts 75 cents to $1.15 higher. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $95.86 on Wednesday morning, down $1.11 from the day prior. The...Veterinarian

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Austin Schroeder on 08/12/2026

Cattle Falling Back on Wednesday

Live cattle futures are posting $1.50 to $2.50 losses in the front months. Cash trade has been quiet this week, with a few early light sales at $235. The Wednesday Fed Cattle auction showed no sales on the 1,308 head offered, with a single bid of $365 dressed on one...Close up of brown cow in pastur

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