Lean hog futures are trading with contracts up a dime to down a nickel in the front months on Tuesday’s midday. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $89.64 on Tuesday morning, up 99 cents...
Live cattle futures are showing 65 cent to $1.45 losses on the day. Last week’s cash trade was mostly $220-222 late across the country. Nothing has been reported for this week. Feeder cattle futures...
December lean hog futures present a buying opportunity on more price strength.
Lean hog futures were in rally mode to round out August trade, with gains of 95 cents to $1.85 at midday. Open interest was up 573 contracts. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $88.73 on...
Live cattle futures saw strength of 45 to 95 cents on Monday, with August expiring up $1.50 at $220.75. Open interest was up 4,168 contracts on Monday. Last week’s cash trade was mostly $220-222 late...
Lean hog futures were in rally mode to round out August trade, with gains of 95 cents to $1.85 at midday. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $88.73 on Monday afternoon, down 84 cents from...
Live cattle futures posted gains of 45 to 95 cents on Monday, with August expiring up $1.50 at $220.75. Last week’s cash trade was mostly $220-222 late across the country. Feeder cattle futures saw contracts...
Short-covering at month-end
Grains ripped and livestock dipped through much of August. Will historical seasonal tendencies drive direction in the new month ahead?
Agricultural Prices - 2026-08-31