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Feeder Cattle Mar '21 (GFH21)

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Feeder Cattle Futures Market News and Commentary

Cattle Posting Turnaround Tuesday Gains

Live cattle futures are showing $2.30 to $2.60 gains in the front months on Tuesday, as the equities claw back some gains. Cash trade has yet to see much action this week as last week settled in at $240 across most of the country. Feeder cattle futures are up $3.65 to $4 at midday. The CME Feeder Cattle Index was down another $1.47 to $366.39 on March 5.  The Monday OKC feeder cattle auction showed 4,303 head sold, with feeders down $10 to $20.

Wholesale Boxed Beef prices were higher in the Tuesday morning report, with the Chc/Sel spread widening to $10.22. Choice boxes were up $6.33 to $397.62, while Select was $3.78 higher to $387.40. USDA estimated federally inspected cattle slaughter for Monday at 103,000 head. That is 1,000 head above the previous week but 11,935 head shy of the same week last year. 

Apr 26 Live Cattle  are at $232.450, up $2.300,

Jun 26 Live Cattle  are at $230.025, up $2.600,

Aug 26 Live Cattle  are at $228.150, up $2.575,

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Contract Specifications

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Contract
Feeder Cattle
Contract Size
50,000 pounds
Tick Size
0.00025 per pound ($12.50 per contract)
Trading Hours
8:30a.m. - 1:05p.m. (Settles 1:00p.m.) CST
Exchange
CME
Point Value
$500
Margin/Maintenance
$6,600/6,000
First Notice Date
03/25/21
Expiration Date
03/25/21 (expired)

Seasonal Chart

Feeder Cattle Mar '21
Average Price Chart for 5 Prior Mar Contracts

Commitment of Traders Positions as of Mar 3, 2026

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Commercials - Long / Short
15,988 (+651)
17,425 (-1,394)
Non-Commercials - Long / Short
30,482 (-1,832)
22,469 (+372)
Producers - Long / Short
9,061 (+825)
14,615 (-1,247)
Swap Dealers - Long / Short
4,910 (+10)
793 (+37)
Managed Money - Long / Short
25,412 (-1,201)
6,471 (-508)
Other Reportables - Long / Short
5,070 (-631)
15,998 (+880)
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Price Performance

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Period Period Low Period High Performance
1-Month
133.650 +2.32%
on 03/05/21
138.500 -1.26%
on 03/01/21
-1.925 (-1.39%)
since 02/26/21
3-Month
132.675 +3.07%
on 01/13/21
144.850 -5.59%
on 01/25/21
-5.575 (-3.92%)
since 12/24/20
52-Week
117.575 +16.31%
on 04/06/20
145.300 -5.88%
on 08/12/20
+4.550 (+3.44%)
since 03/26/20

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WASDE

WASDE - 2026-03-10

KGK26 : 0.6530s (+1.05%)
ZSK26 : 1201-6s (+0.46%)
KIH26 : 310.00 (-1.59%)
XBM26 : 203.00s (-2.29%)
KOK26 : 4,404 (-0.54%)
SWK26 : 418.40s (-0.50%)
ZSBAUS.CM : -0.7461 (+0.20%)
ZOK26 : 354-6s (+3.05%)
BJH26 : 1.5700s (-1.26%)
ZMK26 : 314.5s (+0.32%)
MLK26 : 204.00s (-2.74%)
ZCK26 : 452-2s (-0.33%)
Cattle Posting Turnaround Tuesday Gains

Live cattle futures are showing $2.30 to $2.60 gains in the front months on Tuesday, as the equities claw back some gains. Cash trade has yet to see much action this week as last week settled in at $240...

LEQ26 : 228.350s (+1.23%)
LEM26 : 230.200s (+1.22%)
LEJ26 : 232.375s (+0.97%)
GFJ26 : 349.675s (+0.90%)
GFH26 : 353.350s (+0.77%)
GFK26 : 346.400s (+1.03%)
Hogs Higher at Tuesday’s Midday

Lean hog futures are showing 50 cent to $1.22 gains at midday. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $92.68 on Tuesday morning. The CME Lean Hog Index was another 13 cents higher on March 5...

HEK26 : 101.350s (+0.97%)
HEJ26 : 96.075s (+1.32%)
HEM26 : 110.650s (+0.68%)
Hogs Stable in a World of Frenzy

Hogs hold while outside markets spin out of control

Shootin' the Bull about not a lot

There isn't a great deal to discuss as the current events are difficult to assess, making all forward projections even more difficult.

Cattle Falling on Monday

Live cattle futures are down $3.35 to $4.25 so far at midday. Cash trade settled in at $240 across most of the country last week. Feeder cattle futures are down $4.47 to $5.50. The CME Feeder Cattle Index...

LEQ26 : 228.350s (+1.23%)
LEM26 : 230.200s (+1.22%)
LEJ26 : 232.375s (+0.97%)
GFJ26 : 349.675s (+0.90%)
GFH26 : 353.350s (+0.77%)
GFK26 : 346.400s (+1.03%)
Hogs Showing Losses at Midday

Lean hog futures are 65 cents to $1.425 in the red at midday. USDA’s national base hog price was not reported on Monday morning due to low volume. The CME Lean Hog Index was 19 cents higher on March...

HEK26 : 101.350s (+0.97%)
HEJ26 : 96.075s (+1.32%)
HEM26 : 110.650s (+0.68%)
Hogs Look to Monday After Slight Friday Gains

Lean hog futures were mixed on Friday, with April down a nickel and the rest of the board up 20 to 67 cents. April was down a dime on the week. Open interest was down 1,851 contracts. USDA’s national...

HEK26 : 101.350s (+0.97%)
HEJ26 : 96.075s (+1.32%)
HEM26 : 110.650s (+0.68%)

Barchart Trading Guide

The Barchart Trading Guide is a Sell Signal with a Weak Signal Strength.

Key Turning Points

3rd Resistance Point 136.750
2nd Resistance Point 136.750
1st Resistance Point 136.750
Last Price 136.750s
1st Support Level 136.750
2nd Support Level 136.750
3rd Support Level 136.750

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52-Week High 145.300
Last Price 136.750s
Fibonacci 61.8% 134.709
Fibonacci 50% 131.438
Fibonacci 38.2% 128.166
52-Week Low 117.575

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