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Live Cattle Jun '25 (LEM25)

202.850s +1.850 (+0.92%) 03/19/25 [CME]
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Live Cattle Futures Market News and Commentary

Cattle Rally Continues on Wednesday

Live cattle futures continued to rally on Wednesday, with gains of $1.35 to $1.85 at the close. Cash trade has yet to get kicked off this week. Last week was strong, at $203 in the South, with Northern action at $205-206. This morning’s Fed Cattle Exchange online auction showed no sales on the 1,258 head offered, with a couple bids at $200-201. Feeder cattle futures posted Wednesday gains of $1.85 at the close. The CME Feeder Cattle Index was back up $0.54 on March 18, with the average price at $284.65.

Ahead of the Friday Cattle on Feed report, analysts estimate to see February placements down 14% from last year on average, with Feb marketings down 8.1%. Last year included 1 more day. March on feed data is expected to total 98.3% compared to the level last year. 

USDA’s National Wholesale Boxed Beef report was mixed on Wednesday afternoon, as the Chc/Sel widened to $20.93. Choice boxes were up $6.29 at $329.61/cwt, with Select 55 cents lower at $308.68. Wednesday’s Fede... Read more

  • Cattle Rally Continues on Wednesday

    Live cattle futures continued to rally on Wednesday, with gains of $1.35 to $1.85 at the close. Cash trade has yet to get kicked off this week. Last week...

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  • Cattle Strength Continues on Wednesday

    Live cattle futures are rallying another $1.60 to $2 on Wednesday. Cash trade has yet to get kicked off this week. Last week was strong, at $203 in the...

  • Hogs Weakness Extending to Wednesday

    Lean hog futures are slipping lower again on Wednesday with contracts down 95 cents to $2.15 at midday. The USDA national average base hog negotiated price...

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