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Cattle, hog futures higher to start the week

At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were higher, preparing for the week’s direct business and Thursday’s On Feed report from the USDA.  June live cattle closed $2.27 higher at $199.07 and August live cattle closed $1.97 higher at $195.82.  May feeder... Read More.

Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: April 14, 2025

May corn closed at $4.85, down 5 and 1/4 centsMay soybeans closed at $10.41 and 3/4, down 1 centMay soybean meal closed at $297.10, down $2.50May soybean oil closed at 46.32, down 103 pointsMay wheat closed at $5.47 and 1/2, down 8 and 1/4... Read More.

Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: April 11, 2025

May corn closed at $4.90 and 1/4, up 7 and 1/4 centsMay soybeans closed at $10.42 and 3/4, up 13 and 3/4 centsMay soybean meal closed at $299.60, up $1.70May soybean oil closed at 47.35, up 103 pointsMay wheat closed at $5.55 and 3/4,... Read More.

Cattle futures pressured by sharp drop in boxed beef

At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were pressured by sharply lower boxed beef and ongoing demand uncertainties.  June live cattle closed $3.17 lower at $195.20, and August live cattle closed $2.80 lower at $192.20.  May feeder cattle closed $2.90 lower at... Read More.

Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: April 10, 2025

May corn closed at $4.83, up 9 centsMay soybeans closed at $10.29, up 16 and 1/4 centsMay soybean meal closed at $297.90, up $3.40May soybean oil closed at 46.32, up 13 pointsMay wheat closed at $5.38, down 4 and 1/4 centsJun. live cattle closed... Read More.

Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: April 9, 2025

May corn closed at $4.74, up 5 centsMay soybeans closed at $10.12 and 3/4, up 20 centsMay soybean meal closed at $294.50, up $3.50May soybean oil closed at 46.19, up 125 pointsMay wheat closed at $5.42 and 1/4, up 2 and 1/4 centsJun. live... Read More.

Cattle futures sharply higher at midweek

At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle closed sharply higher on the rebound in the boarder markets, ahead of the week’s direct business. June live cattle closed $4.75 higher at $198.37, and August live cattle closed $4.55 higher at $195.  May feeder... Read More.

Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: April 8, 2025

May corn closed at $4.69, up 4 and 1/2 centsMay soybeans closed at $9.92 and 3/4, up 9 and 3/4 centsMay soybean meal closed at $291.00, up $2.60May soybean oil closed at 44.94, down 21 pointsMay wheat closed at $5.40, up 3 and 1/2... Read More.

Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: April 7, 2025

May corn closed at $4.64 and 1/2, up 4 and 1/4 centsMay soybeans closed at $9.83, up 6 centsMay soybean meal closed at $288.40, up $5.30May soybean oil closed at 45.15, down 69 pointsMay wheat closed at $5.36 and 1/2, up 7 and 1/2... Read More.

Cattle, hog futures lower to start the week

At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were lower as the market remains concerned about demand.  June live cattle closed $4.02 lower at $194.17 and August lives closed $4.17 lower at $190.52.  May feeder cattle closed $3.60 lower at $271.12 and August... Read More.

Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: April 4, 2025

May corn closed at $4.60 and 1/4, up 2 and 3/4 centsMay soybeans closed at $9.77, down 34 and 1/2 centsMay soybean meal closed at $283.10, down $4.90May soybean oil closed at 45.84, down 1.22 pointsMay wheat closed at $5.29, down 7 centsJun. live... Read More.

Cattle, hog futures drop amid tariff concerns

At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were sharply lower as the market grapples with demand uncertainty following retaliatory tariff announcements from China. June live cattle closed $6.50 lower at $198.20 and August lives closed $6.47 lower at $194.70.  May feeder cattle... Read More.