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Previewing the USDA’s Quarterly Hogs and Pigs report

A livestock economist says breeding inventory is a number to watch in this week’s Quarterly Hogs and Pigs report. University of Missouri associate extension professor emeritus Scott Brown says the industry has been almost sideways.  “I’ve seen some estimates already that would suggest breeding... Read More.

Cash hogs close steady to sharply lower Monday

Chicago Mercantile Exchange live and feeder cattle futures were higher on the midday gains in boxed beef and at least some early optimism ahead of the week’s direct business. October live was up $.77 at $183.25 and December was $.62 higher at $183.82. October... Read More.

Cattle futures up sharply Monday, hogs weak

Chicago Mercantile Exchange live and feeder cattle futures were higher, supported by oversold signals as traders watched the distribution of the show list. Feeders had additional support from the lower move in corn. October live was up $1.27 at $176.97 and December was $1.17... Read More.

Live cattle and lean hogs start the week higher

At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live cattle were mostly higher ahead of wide-spread direct business.  Feeder cattle were lower, pressured by the higher move in corn. October live cattle closed $.72 higher at $179.02 and December live cattle closed $.25 higher at $178.37.  September... Read More.

Hogs futures higher on stronger pork values during the session

At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live cattle were mixed, and feeders were mostly lower ahead of the week’s direct cash business. October live cattle closed $.05 higher at $179.05, and December lives closed $.20 lower at $178.05. September feeder cattle closed $.67 lower at... Read More.

Cash hogs close sharply lower Friday

Chicago Mercantile Exchange live cattle futures were up with most contracts at a discount to the week’s direct business, while feeders were supported by cash demand expectations. August live was $.12 higher at $182.37 and October was up $.57 at $184.07. August feeders were... Read More.

Hogs for Hunger makes strides at the local level

The Hogs for Hunger program from Missouri Farmers Care is taking a more local approach this year. There are two paths for Missouri hog farmers and swine exhibitors to participate in the Drive to Feed Kids Hogs for Hunger program this year. Executive Director Ashley... Read More.

Cash hogs sharply lower Wednesday

Chicago Mercantile Exchange live cattle futures were down and feeders were sharply lower, watching the direct cash markets. There’s also some talk boxed beef has put in its seasonal high. August live was $.10 lower at $182.25 and October was down $.10 at $183.20.... Read More.

Cash hogs steady to higher on Monday

Chicago Mercantile Exchange live and feeder cattle futures were sharply lower on technical selling, waiting for the week’s direct business. August live was down $2.07 at $184.35 and October was $1.87 lower at $185.30. August feeders were $2.30 lower at $259.17 and September was... Read More.

Cash hogs closed mixed on Friday

Chicago Mercantile Exchange live and feeder cattle futures were lower, with several contracts down sharply, as traders took profits once direct business started to get underway. August live was down $1.02 at $185.42 and October was $.87 lower at $184.87. August feeders were $1.35... Read More.