In my opinion, the function of maintaining a historical high for cattle, when found to be no variations in beef production year over year, leads me to lean towards the trading being more of an attempt...

The cash trading this week has seemingly caused futures to run towards it, converging basis. Without expectations of higher cash, I would not expect today's gains to hold.  The push to new highs in August...

Front end fats narrowed basis while back end fats were in no hurry to.  The July 5 and 9 dates continue to be significant in my analysis.  That being, a trade above and it would appear that consumers...

How long can the triangle last?  Until consumers increase consumption/willingness to pay, or they contract/shift further in discretionary spending.  With bonds moving higher and energy prices lower,...

Cattle feeders are believed speaking volumes with the lower bids, creating a softer feeder cattle index. Futures traders hung the cattle feeder at the opening with higher feed costs and higher feeder cattle...

In my opinion, the beef and cattle markets are softening.  I made the recommendation this week to do whatever it takes to put a floor under your production going forward.

The triangulation, wedge, or flag pattern has recently produced some definitive price levels for which I believe if exceeded, will cause a directional move.  The July 5 high is perceived as the top of...

Futures got off to a lower and slower start this morning.  By the close, futures narrowed the basis in the spot month and firmed the rest of them.

From the mid day cattle comment, I recommend doing whatever it takes to make sure you have a floor underneath your cattle.  This is a sales solicitation.  The wedge, triangle, or sideways trading is...

From USDA's last WASDE report, beef production for '24 has been raised, along with expectations for '25 to be lower, but in a state of flux due to uncertainty of next years production cycle.  With the...