Livestock and Dairy Futures Prices

Lean hog futures posted Tuesday losses of 40 cents to $1.47 in most contracts, with April down a nickel. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $90.58 on Tuesday afternoon, down 34 cents from...

Live cattle futures were up $1.582 to $3.47 on Tuesday, led by the front months. Cash trade has yet to get kicked off this week, as last week settled in at $234-235 sales and $238 late in the south. Feeder...

Having Any Fun Yet? Fats and Feeders Eyeing Contract Highs - Grains Look Overbought

The end of the first quarter saw most contract months within spitting distance of contract high.

Lean hog futures are facing 5 cent to $1 losses so far on Tuesday. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $90.37 on Tuesday morning. The CME Lean Hog Index was down another 42 cents on March...

Live cattle futures are up $1.30 to $1.65 at Tuesday’s midday. Cash trade has yet to get kicked off this week, as last week settled in at $234-235 sales and $238 late in the south. Feeder cattle futures...

Our Senior Market Analyst discusses misleading media coverage, monster-sized cows, and why the Strait of Hormuz could be the ‘last straw’ for US beef demand.

Live cattle futures were 82 cents to $1.42 in the green on Monday. Open interest was up 458 contracts on Monday. Cash trade was light last week with a few early $234-235 sales. A few late sales were reported...

Lean hog futures were down 5 to 30 on Monday, with May up 15 cents at the close. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $90.92 on Monday afternoon, up 40 cents from the day prior. The CME Lean...

Live cattle futures were 82 cents to $1.42 in the green on Monday. Cash trade was light last week with a few early $234-235 sales. A few late sales were reported at $238 in the south. Feeder cattle futures...