Feeder Cattle Oct '24 (GFV24)

Cattle weaker to start the week

Busy Week Ahead - This Is Where I think Prices Will Be at the End of The Week.

Lean hogs settled Monday with the front months down a tick to 85 cents and deferred contracts up 25 to 47 cents. The national average base hog price was reported at $77.50 on Monday afternoon, down $1.56...

Live cattle futures closed the Monday session with 45 to 97 cent losses. Cash action saw trade last week anywhere from $189-190. So far this week has been compiling showlists. Feeder cattle futures ended...

With marketing's believed wrapped up tight with put options or options strategies, keeping input costs from reducing margins captured is the focus.  Of the two most important are fuel and feed.  Although...

Live cattle futures are trading with 80 cent to $1 losses so far on the session. Cash action saw trade last week anywhere from $189-190. Feeder cattle futures are also fading lower with 60 cent to $1 losses...

Lean hogs are trading with 15 to 65 cent losses so far on Monday. The national average base hog price was not reported on Monday morning, with the 5-day rolling average at $85.15. The CME Lean Hog Index...

Low-Cost Options, With Limited Risk

Grain and livestock markets could be setting up for a choppy week with a looming election and interest rate decision this week. These are a few things on our radar.

The interview discusses the recent surge in grain prices, driven by increased demand from Mexico and China, as well as the uncertainty surrounding the US election and potential trade disruptions. Additionally,...