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Sat, Feb 21st, 2026

Livestock News and Commentary

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Sat, Feb 21st, 2026
Wheat rally extends amid uncertainty over SCOTUS tariff decision

US State of the Union Address on Feb. 24th

Cattle Futures Break Down in Front of Cattle on Feed

Cattle markets break down to end week on a sour note

Cattle Fall Back on Friday

Live cattle futures were down 90 cent to $1.50 across the front months on Friday, as April was still $1.37 higher this week. Cash trade was limited this week, with some $245-247 in the North and some southern...

LEM26 : 237.525s (-0.57%)
LEJ26 : 242.000s (-0.59%)
LEG26 : 246.575s (-0.37%)
GFJ26 : 365.050s (-0.71%)
GFH26 : 368.025s (-0.61%)
GFK26 : 361.000s (-0.71%)
Hogs Extend Rally to Friday’s Close

Lean hog futures were up another 20 to 75 cents on Friday, as the bounce this week saw April rally $2.40. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $88.96 on Friday afternoon, down $2.08 from the...

HEK26 : 98.275s (+0.54%)
HEJ26 : 93.675s (+0.24%)
HEM26 : 107.825s (+0.61%)
Shootin' the Bull about a plethora of factors to consider

In my opinion, a plethora of news, rumors, and potential changes in processing, sent a lot futures traders to the sidelines.

COTTON MARKET UPDATE - WALSH PURE SPREADER

WALSH PURE SPREADER - Pure Hedge Division

Cattle on Feed

Cattle on Feed - 2026-02-20

GFJ26 : 365.050s (-0.71%)
LEJ26 : 242.000s (-0.59%)
Cattle Slipping Lower Ahead of Cattle on Feed data

Live cattle futures are trading with 80 cents to $1.60 losses ahead of the USDA Cattle on Feed report this afternoon. Cash trade has been quiet so far this week, with a few bids of $245 across the country...

LEM26 : 237.525s (-0.57%)
LEJ26 : 242.000s (-0.59%)
LEG26 : 246.575s (-0.37%)
GFJ26 : 365.050s (-0.71%)
GFH26 : 368.025s (-0.61%)
GFK26 : 361.000s (-0.71%)
Hogs Holding Higher on Friday

Lean hog futures are up another 40 to 75 cents so far on Friday. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $88.96 on Friday morning. The CME Lean Hog Index was 40 cents higher on Feb 18 at $87.59....

HEK26 : 98.275s (+0.54%)
HEJ26 : 93.675s (+0.24%)
HEM26 : 107.825s (+0.61%)
How Much Lower Will Lean Hog Prices Go? 1 Trade to Make Here.

April lean hog futures present a selling opportunity on more price weakness.

HEJ26 : 93.675s (+0.24%)

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