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Live Cattle Feb '25 (LEG25)

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Live Cattle Futures Market News and Commentary

Cattle Close Mixed, with Feeder Strength

Live cattle futures closed the Tuesday session mixed, with contracts down 22 cents and some back months up 35 cents. Cash action was at $191-192 trade in the South last week, with trade up to $195-196 in the North. No trade was reported on Monday, with most compiling showlists. There were no deliveries issued against December live cattle on Tuesday.

Feeder cattle futures rallied on Tuesday with contracts up $1.90 to $2.15. The CME Feeder Cattle Index was back up 81 cents from the day prior at $261.54 on December 16. The weekly OKC feeder cattle auction showed 7,342 head for Monday’s sale. Sales were $5-10 higher for feeder steers, with calves $8-13 higher. Feeder heifers and heifer calves were steady.

USDA wholesale Boxed Beef prices were back lower in the Tuesday afternoon report. Choice boxes were down $1.74 to $315.63/cwt, with Select $1.07 lower @ $288.50. USDA estimated Tuesday’s federally inspected cattle slaughter at 123,000 head, taking the week to date total to... Read more

  • Hogs Sneak Lower on Tuesday

    Lean hog futures rounded out the Tuesday session with contracts steady to 35 cents lower. The national average base hog negotiated price was reported...

  • Cattle Close Mixed, with Feeder Strength

    Live cattle futures closed the Tuesday session mixed, with contracts down 22 cents and some back months up 35 cents. Cash action was at $191-192 trade...

  • Shootin' the Bull about tightening the screws

    Futures traders are believed to have tightened the screws on cattle feeders today.

  • Cattle Mixed at Midday

    Live cattle futures are showing mixed action in Tuesday with nearby Dec up 25 cents and other contracts down 7 to 12 cents. Cash action was at $191-192...

  • Hogs Slipping on Tuesday

    Lean hog futures are trading with 25 to 75 cent losses at Tuesday’s midday. The national average base hog negotiated price was reported at $78.84 on...

  • Livestock Futures Under Pressure to Start the Week

    Long liquidation pressured livestock markets in Monday’s trade. More profit taking to come ahead of the end of the year?

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