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Wed, Apr 29th, 2026

Livestock and Dairy Futures Prices

Wed, Apr 29th, 2026
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Hogs Post Midweek Rally

Lean hog futures closed Wednesday with contracts up 25 cents to $1.85 higher. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $93.25 on Wednesday afternoon, up 69 cents from the day prior. The CME Lean...

HEM26 : 103.750s (+1.74%)
HEK26 : 95.100s (+1.01%)
HEN26 : 106.275s (+1.77%)
Cattle Close Mixed on Wednesday with Front Months Rallying on Cash Trade

Live cattle futures closed mixed on Wednesday, with front months rallying with cash. April, which expires on Thursday was up $4.20, with other contracts down 25 cents to $1.75 higher. Cash trade got kicked...

LEQ26 : 249.725s (+0.25%)
LEM26 : 255.250s (+0.69%)
LEJ26 : 256.875s (+1.66%)
GFK26 : 371.500s (-0.06%)
GFJ26 : 372.275s (+0.05%)
GFQ26 : 372.525s (-0.15%)
Shootin' the Bull about abnormalities in the industry

There are multiple abnormalities taking place within the industry that are expected to continue to reshape it.

Hog Bulls In Rally Mode on Wednesday

Lean hog futures are showing a midweek rally, up 82 cents to $1.85 at midday. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $92.87 on Wednesday morning, up 62 cents from the day prior. The CME Lean...

HEM26 : 103.750s (+1.74%)
HEK26 : 95.100s (+1.01%)
HEN26 : 106.275s (+1.77%)
Cattle Trade Mixed on Wednesday, with Front Months Rally with Cash

Live cattle futures are rallying in nearby April, up $3.27 to follow cash. Other contracts are 85 cents higher to 20 cents lower. Cash trade got kicked off early again this week, starting at $250-252 across...

LEQ26 : 249.725s (+0.25%)
LEM26 : 255.250s (+0.69%)
LEJ26 : 256.875s (+1.66%)
GFK26 : 371.500s (-0.06%)
GFJ26 : 372.275s (+0.05%)
GFQ26 : 372.525s (-0.15%)
Hogs Shift Focus to Wednesday Trade

Lean hog futures closed the Tuesday session with contracts down 20 to 77 cents. Open interest was up 608 contracts. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $92.56 on Tuesday afternoon, up $2.32...

HEM26 : 103.750s (+1.74%)
HEK26 : 95.100s (+1.01%)
HEN26 : 106.275s (+1.77%)
Cattle Look to Wednesday Trade with Cash Leading the Way

Live cattle futures posted Tuesday gains of $2.12 to $4.55. Open interest was up 8,650 contracts on Tuesday, suggesting new buying interest. Cash trade got kicked off early again this week, but on a higher,...

LEQ26 : 249.725s (+0.25%)
LEM26 : 255.250s (+0.69%)
LEJ26 : 256.875s (+1.66%)
GFK26 : 371.500s (-0.06%)
GFJ26 : 372.275s (+0.05%)
GFQ26 : 372.525s (-0.15%)
Hogs Slip Lower on Tuesday

Lean hog futures closed the Tuesday session with contracts down 20 to 77 cents. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $92.56 on Tuesday afternoon, up $2.32 from the day prior. The CME Lean Hog...

HEM26 : 103.750s (+1.74%)
HEK26 : 95.100s (+1.01%)
HEN26 : 106.275s (+1.77%)
Cattle Rally on Tuesday with Cash Strength

Live cattle futures posted Tuesday gains of $2.12 to $4.55. Cash trade got kicked off early again this week, but on a higher, note at $252 live and 395-396 dressed in the north. Southern action was still...

LEQ26 : 249.725s (+0.25%)
LEM26 : 255.250s (+0.69%)
LEJ26 : 256.875s (+1.66%)
GFK26 : 371.500s (-0.06%)
GFJ26 : 372.275s (+0.05%)
GFQ26 : 372.525s (-0.15%)
Chart of the Day - June Live Cattle

What a difference a week can make…New Contract Highs for Live Cattle today!  Are Feeders far behind?

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