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Feeder Cattle Mar '25 (GFH25)

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Feeder Cattle Futures Market News and Commentary

Cattle Rallies on Wednesday, with April Back Above $200

Live cattle futures were in rally mode on Wednesday, as contracts were up $1.27 to $1.85. Cash trade has been quiet so far this week, with a few light sales of $200 in KS to start out on Wednesday. Feeder cattle posted gains of $2.75 to $3.025 at the Wednesday close. The CME Feeder Cattle Index was back up $2.17 on March 11, with the average price at $278.71. 

The Wednesday afternoon National Wholesale Boxed Beef prices were mixed, with the Chc/Sel narrowing back down to $13.57. Choice boxes were down a dime at $321.10/cwt, with Select 67 cents higher at $307.53. Wednesday’s Federally inspected cattle slaughter was estimated at 123,000 head by the USDA, taking the weekly total to 362,000 head. That is 17,000 head above the previous week and 12,422 larger than the same week last year.

Apr 25 Live Cattle  closed at $201.400, up $1.850,

Jun 25 Live Cattle  closed at $197.875, up $1.625,

Aug 25 Live Cattle  closed at $195.550, up $1.275,

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Contract Specifications

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Contract
Feeder Cattle
Contract Size
50,000 pounds
Tick Size
0.00025 per pound ($12.50 per contract)
Trading Hours
8:30a.m. - 1:05p.m. (Settles 1:00p.m.) CST
Exchange
CME
Point Value
$500
Margin/Maintenance
$4,537/4,125
First Notice Date
03/27/25 (15 days)
Expiration Date
03/27/25 (15 days)

Seasonal Chart

Feeder Cattle Mar '25
Average Price Chart for 5 Prior Mar Contracts

Commitment of Traders Positions as of Mar 4, 2025

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Commercials - Long / Short
15,980 (-281)
19,936 (-549)
Non-Commercials - Long / Short
36,248 (+1,759)
19,714 (+435)
Producers - Long / Short
10,402 (-260)
17,138 (-293)
Swap Dealers - Long / Short
3,372 (+41)
592 (-194)
Managed Money - Long / Short
33,013 (+502)
5,433 (-109)
Other Reportables - Long / Short
3,235 (+1,257)
14,281 (+544)
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Price Performance

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Period Period Low Period High Performance
1-Month
263.625 +6.31%
on 02/13/25
280.700 -0.16%
on 03/12/25
+15.275 (+5.76%)
since 02/12/25
3-Month
254.000 +10.33%
on 12/19/24
280.700 -0.16%
on 03/12/25
+21.675 (+8.38%)
since 12/12/24

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Cattle Rallies on Wednesday, with April Back Above $200

Live cattle futures were in rally mode on Wednesday, as contracts were up $1.27 to $1.85. Cash trade has been quiet so far this week, with a few light sales of $200 in KS to start out on Wednesday. Feeder...

LEQ25 : 195.550s (+0.66%)
LEJ25 : 201.400s (+0.93%)
LEM25 : 197.875s (+0.83%)
GFH25 : 280.250s (+0.99%)
GFJ25 : 280.725s (+1.09%)
GFK25 : 281.875s (+1.05%)
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Cattle Bulls Pushing Back Above $200 on Wednesday

Live cattle futures are trying to push back higher at midday, with contracts up $1.10 to $1.45 as April tries to climb back above $100. Cash trade has been quiet so far this week, with a few light bids...

LEQ25 : 195.550s (+0.66%)
LEJ25 : 201.400s (+0.93%)
LEM25 : 197.875s (+0.83%)
GFH25 : 280.250s (+0.99%)
GFJ25 : 280.725s (+1.09%)
GFK25 : 281.875s (+1.05%)
Hogs Mixed at Wednesday’s Midday

Lean hog futures are showing mixed trade on Wednesday with nearbys down 10 to 60 cents and other deferred contracts slightly higher The USDA national average base hog negotiated price was reported at $91.42...

HEJ25 : 86.500s (-0.06%)
HEK25 : 90.450s (+0.28%)
HEM25 : 98.700s (+0.33%)
Cattle Futures Struggled to Add to Gains on Tuesday

A choppy trade in the livestock markets on Tuesday brings technicals into focus for Wednesday’s trade.

Hogs Fall on Tuesday

Lean hog futures saw Tuesday losses of 45 cent to $1.75, led by the front months. USDA’s national average base hog negotiated price was reported at $90.98 on Tuesday afternoon, up $2.08 from the previous...

HEJ25 : 86.500s (-0.06%)
HEK25 : 90.450s (+0.28%)
HEM25 : 98.700s (+0.33%)
Cattle Slip Lower on Tuesday

Live cattle futures close the Tuesday session down 75 cents to $1.02 in the nearbys. Cash trade has been quiet so far, with last week’s trade at $196-198 in the south and northern trade at $200-202....

LEQ25 : 195.550s (+0.66%)
LEJ25 : 201.400s (+0.93%)
LEM25 : 197.875s (+0.83%)
GFH25 : 280.250s (+0.99%)
GFJ25 : 280.725s (+1.09%)
GFK25 : 281.875s (+1.05%)
Hogs Fall Back Weaker on Tuesday

Lean hog futures posted Tuesday losses of 45 cent to $1.75, led by the nearbys. USDA’s national average base hog negotiated price was reported at $90.98 on Tuesday afternoon, up $2.08 from the previous...

HEJ25 : 86.500s (-0.06%)
HEK25 : 90.450s (+0.28%)
HEM25 : 98.700s (+0.33%)

Barchart Trading Guide

The Barchart Trading Guide is a Buy Signal with a Average Signal Strength.

Key Turning Points

3rd Resistance Point 283.567
2nd Resistance Point 282.133
1st Resistance Point 281.192
Last Price 280.250s
1st Support Level 278.817
2nd Support Level 277.383
3rd Support Level 276.442

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52-Week High 280.700
Last Price 280.250s
Fibonacci 61.8% 258.620
Fibonacci 50% 251.800
Fibonacci 38.2% 244.980
52-Week Low 222.900

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