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Live Cattle Jun '25 (LEM25)

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Live Cattle Futures Market News and Commentary

Cattle Falling Back on Wednesday

Live cattle futures are down $2.20 to $2.35 so far at midday. Cash trade has been quiet so far this week with bids of $232 so far in the South. The Wednesday morning Fed Cattle Exchange online auction showed just 1 lot sold at $360.50 dressed, with bids of $230-232 live. Feeder cattle futures are down $2.80 to $4 so far on Wednesday. The CME Feeder Cattle Index was up another $9.26 to $362.37 on January 5. 

USDA Wholesale Boxed Beef prices were mixed in the Wednesday morning report, with the Chc/Sel spread widening back out to $1.70. Choice boxes were up $1.22 to $352.47, while Select was 31 cents lower at $350.77. Tuesday’s USDA federally inspected cattle slaughter was estimated at 118,000 head, with the week to date total at 233,000 head. That was a 7,000 head drop from last week but 9327 head below last year. 

Feb 26 Live Cattle  are at $234.400, down $2.225,

Apr 26 Live Cattle  are at $235.050, down $2.325,

Jun 26 Live Cattle  are at $229.825, down $2.250... Read more

  • Cattle Falling Back on Wednesday

    Live cattle futures are down $2.20 to $2.35 so far at midday. Cash trade has been quiet so far this week with bids of $232 so far in the South. The Wednesday...

  • Hogs Slipping Lower on Wednesday

    Lean hog futures are down 70 cents to $1.30 so far on Wednesday. USDA’s national base hog price was not reported on Wednesday morning due to light volume....

  • Cattle Look to Wednesday As Feeders Lead the Charge Higher

    Live cattle futures closed Tuesday with gains of 50 to 75 cents. Cash trade has been quiet so far this week with last week reported at $232-233 across...

  • Hogs Look to Wednesday Following Mixed Tuesday

    Lean hog futures closed with nearby February down 47 cents on Tuesday, with other contracts steady to a dime higher. Open interest was up 3,011 contracts...

  • Pure Hedge - Livestock and Grain

    Grains Had an Ugly Close - Fats and Feeders Ready to Travel Higher

  • Hogs Close Mixed on Tuesday

    Lean hog futures closed with nearby February down 47 cents on Tuesday, with other contracts steady to a dime higher. USDA’s national base hog price was...

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