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Live Cattle Apr '24 (LEJ24)

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Live Cattle Futures Market News and Commentary

Cattle Extending Gains on Tuesday

Live cattle futures are trading with $2.32 to $4.20 gains in most contracts on Tuesday. Cash trade last week was centered around $246 across the country, with a few late sales of $248. Feeder cattle futures are up $1.30 to $4.20 in the front months on Tuesday. The CME Feeder Cattle Index was up 2 cents to $369.34 on April 24. The weekly OKC feeder cattle action showed mostly steady action on the 6,573 head sold.

Wholesale Boxed Beef prices were lower in the Tuesday morning, with the Chc/Sel at $1.89. Choice boxes were down 38 cents to $389.18, while Select was $1.31 lower at $387.29. 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  are at $252.750, up $2.325,

Jun 26 Live Cattle  are at $253.150, up $4.200,

Aug 26 Live Cattle  are at $248.825, up $3.450,

Apr 26 Feeder Cattle  are at $371.875, up $1.300

May 26 Feede... Read more

Aerial view of feed yard with meat cows_ Image by Bilanol via Shutterstock_
Cattle Rally on Tuesday with Cash Strength

Live cattle futures posted Tuesday gains of $2.12 to $4.55. Cash trade got kicked off early again this week, but on a higher, note at $252 live and 395-396...

Pig feeding from trough in pen by Yuliya Sidorova via Istock
Hogs Slip Lower on Tuesday

Lean hog futures closed the Tuesday session with contracts down 20 to 77 cents. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $92.56 on Tuesday afternoon,...

Slab of seasoned beef steak RitaE via Pixabay
Chart of the Day - June Live Cattle

What a difference a week can make…New Contract Highs for Live Cattle today!  Are Feeders far behind?

Cattle by Penny via Pixabay
Shootin' the Bull about breaking patterns and stretching oneself thin

New contract highs in the fats voids the anticipated H & S pattern.

Veterinarian standing next to a pig pen by dusanpetkovic via iStock
Hogs Looking at Mixed Trade on Tuesday

Lean hog futures are mixed at midday, with contracts up a dime to 40 cents lower. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $92.25 on Tuesday morning,...

Family outside of cow pen by Halfpoint via iStock
Cattle Extending Gains on Tuesday

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