Live cattle futures posted $1.70 to $2.80 losses across most front months. Cash trade has been quiet this week, with a few bids of $260. Last week settled in at $256-260, with southern action $256-258...
Lean hog futures posted losses of 75 cents to $1.80 across most contracts on Tuesday, with May up a nickel. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $95.19 on Tuesday afternoon. The CME Lean Hog...
WASDE Report Sends the Grains Higher - Nervous Livestock Markets Dive Lower
Today's market venue is not for the faint of heart. Massive volatility and price expanse are expected to inflict heavy casualties in the cattle industry.
The 2026 peak grilling season begins at the end of this month, and cattle prices are near record highs. Lean hogs are trading near $1 per pound and could have upside potential as demand increases in the...
Live cattle futures are slipping back 17 cents to $1.42 so far at midday. Cash trade has been quiet this week, with a few southern bids of $260. Last week settled in at $256-260, with southern action $256-258...
Lean hog futures are down 12 to $1.52 in most contracts on Tuesday. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $94.93 on Tuesday morning. The CME Lean Hog Index was back down 38 cents on May 8 at...
WASDE - 2026-05-12
Lean hog futures posted gains of 27 cents to $1.60 across the board on Monday. Open interest was up 708 contracts, suggesting a rotation of ownership, with 11,455 contracts rolling out of June. USDA’s...
Live cattle futures closed Monday with contracts up 50 cents in front month June, but other contracts 55 cents lower to down $1.92. Open interest was down 5,729 contracts, with 13,165 rolling out of June....