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Feeder Cattle Apr '26 (GFJ26)

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Feeder Cattle Futures Market News and Commentary

Cattle Rally on Monday

Live cattle futures were up $2.12 to $3.72 at the close on Monday. Cash trade last week was centered around $246 across the country, with a few late sales of $248. Feeder cattle futures were busy rallying, with contracts up $2.95 to $6.55. The CME Feeder Cattle Index was up 2 cents to $369.34 on April 24. The weekly OKC feeder cattle action has an estimated 6,500 head sold, with most trade holding steady from last week. 

Wholesale Boxed Beef prices were higher in the Monday afternoon report, with the Chc/Sel at 96 cents. Choice boxes were up $2.56 to $389.56, while Select was $2.53 higher at $388.60. USDA estimated federally inspected cattle slaughter at 106,000 head for Monday. That is up 9,000 head from last week and 1,733 head above the same week last year.  

Apr 26 Live Cattle  closed at $250.425, up $2.125,

Jun 26 Live Cattle  closed at $248.950, up $3.725,

Aug 26 Live Cattle  closed at $245.375, up $3.725,

Apr 26 Feeder Cattle  closed at $370.575,... Read more

Hogs on a farm by artbyPixel via iStock
Hogs Consolidate

Hogs drift near Friday's low

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Lean hog futures were down 12 cents to up a 27 cents across the board on Monday. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $90.24 on Monday afternoon,...

Hereford cows on farm, close-up with calves by mineral feeder_ Image by cctm via Shutterstock_
Cattle Rally on Monday

Live cattle futures were up $2.12 to $3.72 at the close on Monday. Cash trade last week was centered around $246 across the country, with a few late sales...

Cattle by Penny via Pixabay
Shootin' the Bull about improvements in marketing abilities

Futures traders continued to narrow basis spreads starting off the week.  Although not the best marketing price structure, it is improved greatly from...

Close up cows in field by lightstock via iStock
Cattle, Hog Prices Are Starting to Lose Steam. Gasoline Prices, DOJ Meatpacking Investigation Are Key Catalysts to Watch.

Weather conditions, consumer concerns over still-high gas prices, and potential long-term implications from a DOJ investigation will move cattle and hog...

Hereford cows on farm, close-up with calves by mineral feeder_ Image by cctm via Shutterstock_
Cattle Rallying to Kickoff the Week

Live cattle futures are up $2.02 to $4.05 on Monday. Cash trade last week was centered around $246 across the country, with a few late sales of $248. Feeder...

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