Live cattle were down a nickel in soon to expire (today) June, with other contracts falling $1.22 to $2.25. Open interest was down 3,489 contracts on Monday. Cash trade was quiet to on Monday with last...
Lean hog futures closed with front months up 70 to 90 cents, as deferreds were down 42 cents to $1.30. Open interest was down a combined 2,562 in the front months. USDA’s national base hog price was...
If you are one of those who love the smell of a damp feedlot or hot hog barn, Tuesday is for you with government numbers from one end to the other.
Lean hog futures closed with front months up 70 to 90 cents, as deferreds were down 42 cents to $1.30. USDA’s national base hog price was not reported on Monday afternoon. The CME Lean Hog Index was...
Live cattle were down a nickel in soon to expire (Tuesday) June, with other contracts falling $1.22 to $2.25. Cash trade was quiet to on Monday with last week at northern sales of $260 live and $408-410...
The positive basis continues to widen. The carry charge is widely inverted. Both reflect producers having to assume more of the risk of potential adverse price fluctuation.
Agricultural Prices - 2026-06-29
Live cattle are down $2.50 to $3, with June slipping 60 cents ahead of expiration on Tuesday. Cash trade saw volume pick up late on Friday to $260 live and $408-410 dressed in the north, with a few sales...
Lean hog futures are mixed at midday, with contracts within 50 cents of unchanged. USDA’s national base hog price was not reported on Monday morning due to light volume. The CME Lean Hog Index was back...