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Feeder Cattle Mar '26 (GFH26)

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Feeder Cattle Futures Market News and Commentary

Cattle Collapsing on Friday

Live cattle futures are down $4.25 to $4.85 lower so far on Friday. Cash trade saw some Thursday sales in the north at $232-235. The Friday morning Fed Cattle Exchange online auction showed sales of $232 on 298 of the 974 head offered. Feeder cattle futures are back down $7.15 to $8.75 at midday, giving back much of the strength from this week. The CME Feeder Cattle Index was up 27 cents to $369.42 on January 13.  The markets will be off on Monday for the Martin Luther King Jr. Day holiday. 

USDA’s APHIS website showed several new cases of New World Screwworm in Mexico over the last week, including 6 new cases in Tamaulipas, a bordering state to the US. Active cases in that state are up to 8. 

USDA Wholesale Boxed Beef prices were higher in the Friday AM report, with the Chc/Sel spread widening back out to $1.61. Choice boxes were up $1.14 to $361.91, while Select was 59 cents higher at $360.30. Thursday’s USDA federally inspected cattle slaughter was estimated at 117,00... Read more

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
03/26/26 (69 days)
Expiration Date
03/26/26 (69 days)

Seasonal Chart

Feeder Cattle Mar '26
Average Price Chart for 5 Prior Mar Contracts

Commitment of Traders Positions as of Jan 13, 2026

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Commercials - Long / Short
15,333 (+748)
16,359 (-425)
Non-Commercials - Long / Short
31,696 (-568)
24,697 (+777)
Producers - Long / Short
8,047 (+574)
13,981 (-164)
Swap Dealers - Long / Short
5,712 (+444)
804 (+9)
Managed Money - Long / Short
24,957 (-243)
7,909 (+100)
Other Reportables - Long / Short
6,739 (-325)
16,788 (+677)
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Price Performance

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Period Period Low Period High Performance
1-Month
331.350 +7.58%
on 12/18/25
365.000 -2.34%
on 01/16/26
+18.850 (+5.58%)
since 12/16/25
3-Month
293.300 +21.53%
on 11/25/25
370.675 -3.84%
on 10/17/25
-20.250 (-5.38%)
since 10/16/25

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Shootin' the Bull about "The Fly"

In my opinion, the Mexican border issue with the New World Screw Fly is a moot point.

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Hogs Trading Steady at Midday

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...

HEJ26 : 95.200s (+0.21%)
HEG26 : 88.275s (+0.54%)
HEK26 : 98.725s (+0.25%)
Cattle Collapsing on Friday

Live cattle futures are down $4.25 to $4.85 lower so far on Friday. Cash trade saw some Thursday sales in the north at $232-235. The Friday morning Fed Cattle Exchange online auction showed sales of $232...

LEM26 : 229.600s (-1.84%)
LEJ26 : 233.975s (-1.87%)
LEG26 : 232.150s (-1.65%)
GFH26 : 356.450s (-2.22%)
GFF26 : 361.925s (-1.76%)
GFJ26 : 354.900s (-2.21%)
Hogs Look to Friday Trade After Rallying this Week

Lean hog futures were in rally mode on Thursday, with contracts $1.90 to $2.30 higher at the close. Open interesting was up 7,146 contracts on Thursday. USDA’s national base hog price was not reported...

HEJ26 : 95.200s (+0.21%)
HEG26 : 88.275s (+0.54%)
HEK26 : 98.725s (+0.25%)
Cattle Traders Look to Round Out the Week as More NWS Cases Pop Up in Mexico

Live cattle futures posted gains of 90 cents to $1.60 on Thursday. Preliminary open interest was up 1,560 contracts. Cash trade has yet to get fully kicked off this week, as last week was $232-233 across...

LEM26 : 229.600s (-1.84%)
LEJ26 : 233.975s (-1.87%)
LEG26 : 232.150s (-1.65%)
GFH26 : 356.450s (-2.22%)
GFF26 : 361.925s (-1.76%)
GFJ26 : 354.900s (-2.21%)
Cattle Bulls Push Back Higher on Thursday

Live cattle futures posted gains of 90 cents to $1.60 on Thursday. Cash trade has yet to get fully kicked off this week, as last week was $232-233 across the country. The Thursday morning Fed Cattle Exchange...

LEM26 : 229.600s (-1.84%)
LEJ26 : 233.975s (-1.87%)
LEG26 : 232.150s (-1.65%)
GFH26 : 356.450s (-2.22%)
GFF26 : 361.925s (-1.76%)
GFJ26 : 354.900s (-2.21%)
Hogs Rally Pushes to Thursday’s Close

Lean hog futures were in rally mode on Thursday, with contracts $1.90 to $2.30 higher at the close. USDA’s national base hog price was not reported on Thursday afternoon due to light volume. The CME...

HEJ26 : 95.200s (+0.21%)
HEG26 : 88.275s (+0.54%)
HEK26 : 98.725s (+0.25%)
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Shootin' the Bull about squeezing cattle feeders margins

An over 3 to 1 gain of feeder prices over fats today continues to increase negative margins.

Barchart Trading Guide

The Barchart Trading Guide is a Buy Signal with a Soft Signal Strength.

Key Turning Points

3rd Resistance Point 372.233
2nd Resistance Point 368.617
1st Resistance Point 362.533
Last Price 356.450s
1st Support Level 352.833
2nd Support Level 349.217
3rd Support Level 343.133

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52-Week High 378.600
Last Price 356.450s
Fibonacci 61.8% 334.861
Fibonacci 50% 321.350
Fibonacci 38.2% 307.839
52-Week Low 264.100

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