Live Cattle Seasonal patterns are lining up like clockwork for another leg higher. Drought legacy + minimal heifer retention = no quick relief in sight. Tight supply still king in 2026!
Educational and Actionable information using Fibonacci and W.D. Gann analysis.
Markets closed Monday for MLK Jr. Day
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Live cattle futures closed the Friday session with contracts $3.90 to $4.50 lower. February was $1.57 lower this week. Cash trade this week centered in the $233 range across the South and $232-235 for...
Lean hog futures saw slightly higher action in Friday, with contracts up 20 to 50 cents. February managed to close the week with a $2.97 gain. USDA’s national base hog price was at $74.78 reported on...
Screwworm rumors roil the markets
In my opinion, the Mexican border issue with the New World Screw Fly is a moot point.
Tune in as Oliver Sloup covers today’s markets: Grains were able to firm into the end of the week, while cattle futures got hit hard.
Lean hog futures are near unchanged at midday, with nearby contracts a dime on either side. USDA’s national base hog price was not reported on Friday morning due to light volume. The CME Lean Hog Index...
