08/20/26 22:48:56 Barchart.com Livestock News Articles https://www.barchart.com/news/contributors https://www.barchart.com/story/news/3960066/soybean-analysis-targets-updated Thu, 20 Aug 2026 22:48:55 +0000 Educational and Actionable information using Fibonacci and W.D. Gann analysis. Pile of soybeans by PAVEL IARUNICHEV via iStock https://www.barchart.com/story/news/3960066/soybean-analysis-targets-updated Nick Ehrenberg https://www.barchart.com/story/news/3959795/hogs-fall-back-weaker-on-thursday Thu, 20 Aug 2026 22:18:53 +0000 Lean hog futures saw losses of 25 cents to $1.27 in the front months on Thursday, with the deferreds mixed. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $92.34 in the Thursday PM report, up 24 cents from the day prior. The CME Lean Hog Index was down another 82... Brown and white piglet by Fernando Cavalcanti via Pixabay https://www.barchart.com/story/news/3959795/hogs-fall-back-weaker-on-thursday Austin Schroeder https://www.barchart.com/story/news/3959785/cattle-firms-up-on-thursday Thu, 20 Aug 2026 22:18:52 +0000 Live cattle futures posted gains of 77 cent to $1.125 at the close, with August 7 cents lower. Cash trade has picked up a few at $355-360 dressed and $226. The Thursday morning Fed Cattle Exchange online auction showed no sales on the 1,520 head offered, with bids of $223... Cows eating hay in a farm cowshed by Matthias Bockel via Pixabay https://www.barchart.com/story/news/3959785/cattle-firms-up-on-thursday Austin Schroeder https://www.barchart.com/story/news/3959288/dec-mar-corn-spread-zcz26-zch27-walsh-pure-spreader Thu, 20 Aug 2026 21:37:37 +0000 WALSH PURE SPREADER - Pure Hedge Division Combine harvesting field crops by fotokostic via iStock https://www.barchart.com/story/news/3959288/dec-mar-corn-spread-zcz26-zch27-walsh-pure-spreader Walsh Trading https://www.barchart.com/story/news/3959216/cattle-markets-bounce-back-after-weak-open Thu, 20 Aug 2026 21:32:18 +0000 Short-covering leads to rebound off of early lows Cow in pen at fair by sandsun via iStock https://www.barchart.com/story/news/3959216/cattle-markets-bounce-back-after-weak-open Ben DiCostanzo https://www.barchart.com/story/news/3959194/pure-hedge-livestock-and-grain Thu, 20 Aug 2026 21:30:23 +0000 Will a Surprise Announcement from the US Government Tomorrow Sink the Cattle Markets... Soybean Oil and Sugar #11 - Still Two of My Favorites Herd of young calves looking at camera_ Image by Symbiot via Adobe Stock_ https://www.barchart.com/story/news/3959194/pure-hedge-livestock-and-grain Bill Allen https://release.nass.usda.gov/reports/lstk0826.pdf Thu, 20 Aug 2026 19:00:13 +0000 Livestock Slaughter - 2026-08-20 https://release.nass.usda.gov/reports/lstk0826.pdf https://www.barchart.com/story/news/3954856/hogs-back-to-weaker-trade-on-thursday Thu, 20 Aug 2026 16:56:14 +0000 Lean hog futures are showing losses of 15 cents to $1.12 on the Thursday session. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $92.75 in the Thursday AM report, up 51 cents from the day prior. The CME Lean Hog Index was down another 82 cents on August 18 at... Brown and white piglet by Fernando Cavalcanti via Pixabay https://www.barchart.com/story/news/3954856/hogs-back-to-weaker-trade-on-thursday Austin Schroeder https://www.barchart.com/story/news/3954846/cattle-bulls-pushing-back-on-thursday Thu, 20 Aug 2026 16:56:14 +0000 Live cattle futures are showing 97 cent to $2 gains across the front months at midday. Cash trade has picked up a few at $355-360. The Thursday morning Fed Cattle Exchange online auction showed no sales on the 1,520 head offered, with bids of $223 to 225. Feeder cattle futures... Cows in pen looking at camera by Smederevac via iStock https://www.barchart.com/story/news/3954846/cattle-bulls-pushing-back-on-thursday Austin Schroeder https://www.barchart.com/story/news/3948932/cattle-look-to-thursday-trade-as-beef-pushes-back-above-390 Thu, 20 Aug 2026 12:33:14 +0000 Live cattle futures fell back $1.47 to $2.05 across most contracts on Wednesday, ignoring the stronger beef. Open interest suggested new selling interest, up a modest 1,884 contracts. Cash trade has picked up a few at $355-360. The Wednesday morning Fed Cattle Exchange online auction showed no sales on the... Aerial view of feed yard with meat cows_ Image by Bilanol via Shutterstock_ https://www.barchart.com/story/news/3948932/cattle-look-to-thursday-trade-as-beef-pushes-back-above-390 Austin Schroeder https://www.barchart.com/story/news/3948922/hogs-look-to-thursday-trade Thu, 20 Aug 2026 12:33:14 +0000 Lean hog futures closed the Wednesday session with contracts 12 to 77 cents higher. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $92.10 in the Wednesday PM report, down $2.27 from the day prior. The CME Lean Hog Index was down 69 cents on August 17 at $94.78. USDA’s pork... Pig in a pen by AlexRaths via iStock https://www.barchart.com/story/news/3948922/hogs-look-to-thursday-trade Austin Schroeder https://www.barchart.com/story/news/3939082/hogs-rebound-higher-on-wednesday Wed, 19 Aug 2026 22:16:18 +0000 Lean hog futures closed the Wednesday session with contracts 12 to 77 cents higher. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $92.10 in the Wednesday PM report, down $2.27 from the day prior. The CME Lean Hog Index was down 69 cents on August 17 at $94.78. USDA’s pork... Pig with dirt on snout ear tagged by Lidija Zivic via iStock https://www.barchart.com/story/news/3939082/hogs-rebound-higher-on-wednesday Austin Schroeder https://www.barchart.com/story/news/3939051/cattle-falling-despite-a-resurgence-in-beef Wed, 19 Aug 2026 22:16:18 +0000 Live cattle futures fell back $1.47 to $2.05 across most contracts on Wednesday, ignoring the stronger beef. Cash trade has picked up a few at $355-360. The Wednesday morning Fed Cattle Exchange online auction showed no sales on the 1,520 head offered, and a single $225 bid. Feeder cattle futures... Two cows looking at camera by Clara Bastian via iStock https://www.barchart.com/story/news/3939051/cattle-falling-despite-a-resurgence-in-beef Austin Schroeder https://www.barchart.com/story/news/3937804/walsh-cattle-opportunities-pure-hedge Wed, 19 Aug 2026 20:44:43 +0000 A Look at the Cattle Markets & An Option Trade Idea Green corn field at sunset by lamyai via Adobe Stock https://www.barchart.com/story/news/3937804/walsh-cattle-opportunities-pure-hedge Walsh Trading https://www.barchart.com/story/news/3936781/cattle-supplies-look-limited-into-february Wed, 19 Aug 2026 19:57:19 +0000 Cattle supplies expected to soften into February Brown and white cow with ear tag by Clara Bastian via iStock https://www.barchart.com/story/news/3936781/cattle-supplies-look-limited-into-february Ben DiCostanzo https://www.barchart.com/story/news/3934149/hogs-posting-strength-at-midday Wed, 19 Aug 2026 17:10:36 +0000 Lean hog futures back to higher trade on Wednesday. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $92.24 in the Wednesday AM report, down $2.13 from the day prior. The CME Lean Hog Index was down 69 cents on August 17 at $94.78. USDA’s pork carcass cutout value was back... Veterinarian standing next to a pig pen by dusanpetkovic via iStock https://www.barchart.com/story/news/3934149/hogs-posting-strength-at-midday Austin Schroeder https://www.barchart.com/story/news/3934139/cattle-falling-despite-a-resurgence-in-beef Wed, 19 Aug 2026 17:10:36 +0000 Live cattle futures are falling $1 to $1.25 so far on Wednesday. Cash trade has been quiet so far this week, with a few $359 dressed sales creeping in following last week’s $225-228 live and $362-368 dressed action. The Wednesday morning Fed Cattle Exchange online auction showed no sales on... Cow in pen at fair by sandsun via iStock https://www.barchart.com/story/news/3934139/cattle-falling-despite-a-resurgence-in-beef Austin Schroeder https://www.barchart.com/story/news/3927741/cattle-look-to-wednesday-after-holding-onto-tuesday-gains Wed, 19 Aug 2026 12:24:10 +0000 Live cattle futures closed the Tuesday session with contracts 15 to 90 cents higher on the day. Open interest suggested a rotation of ownership, down 351 contracts. Cash trade has been quiet so far this week, with a few $359 dressed sales creeping in following last week’s $225-228 live and... Hereford cows on farm, close-up with calves by mineral feeder_ Image by cctm via Shutterstock_ https://www.barchart.com/story/news/3927741/cattle-look-to-wednesday-after-holding-onto-tuesday-gains Austin Schroeder https://www.barchart.com/story/news/3927721/hogs-see-tuesday-weakness-as-traders-look-to-the-midweek-session Wed, 19 Aug 2026 12:24:10 +0000 Lean hog futures posted losses of $1 to $1.77 at the Tuesday close. Open interest was up 3,084 contracts, suggesting new selling interest. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $93.52 on Tuesday afternoon, up 90 cents from the day prior. The CME Lean Hog Index was down 21... Pig resting in pen on hay by Annette Meyer via Pixabay https://www.barchart.com/story/news/3927721/hogs-see-tuesday-weakness-as-traders-look-to-the-midweek-session Austin Schroeder https://www.barchart.com/story/news/3916736/cattle-close-tuesday-mostly-higher Tue, 18 Aug 2026 21:30:54 +0000 Live cattle futures closed the Tuesday session with contracts 15 to 90 cents higher on the day. Cash trade has been quiet so far this week, with a few $359 dressed sales creeping in following last week’s $225-228 live and $362-368 dressed action. Feeder cattle futures slipped 75 cents lower... Cow in pen at fair by sandsun via iStock https://www.barchart.com/story/news/3916736/cattle-close-tuesday-mostly-higher Austin Schroeder