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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.

Egg production falls sharply in February

Egg production declined in February 2025. The USDA says 7.85 billion eggs were produced in February of this year, down 9% from February of last year. That was primarily due to the culling of some flocks because of the spread of highly pathogenic avian... Read More.

Red meat production falls sharply in February

U.S. commercial red meat production dropped in February as winter weather in some areas limited movement. The USDA says red meat production totaled 4.233 billion pounds, falling 7% from the record monthly high in February 2024 with reduced slaughter levels more than canceling out... Read More.

Live, feeder cattle futures sharply higher Friday

Chicago Mercantile Exchange live and feeder cattle futures were sharply higher on a rally in the Dow during the session, the midday gains in beef, and some higher direct business. April live was up $4.00 at $200.27 and June was $3.85 higher at $196.47.... Read More.

Live, feeder cattle futures close sharply lower Friday

Chicago Mercantile Exchange live and feeder cattle futures closed sharply lower, pressured by the week-to-week decline in direct cash prices. April live was down $3.47 at $192.65 and June was $3.55 lower at $188.77. March feeders were $1.47 lower at $274.97 and April was... Read More.

Cattle futures end session sharply higher

Chicago Mercantile Exchange live and feeder were up sharply, with feeders in the lead on the lower move in corn. Additionally, boxed beef was firm at midday. There was some expectation for steady to firm direct business this week, but it looks like the... Read More.

Ethanol stocks sharply higher, production near steady

U.S. ethanol stocks surged last week. The U.S. Energy Information Administration says the domestic ethanol supply grew to its largest level since April 2020 at 27.571 million barrels, rising 1.353 million on the week and 1.549 million on the year. That big jump in... Read More.

Feeder cattle futures close sharply higher Tuesday

Chicago Mercantile Exchange live cattle were mixed ahead of the week’s direct business, while feeders were sharply higher thanks to technical buying. April live was down $.22 at $194.02 and June was $.05 lower at $190.40. March feeders were up $3.37 at $269.72 and... Read More.

Soybean export sales sharply below average

U.S. soybean export sales are taking a hit from global competition. The USDA says soybean sales during the week ending February 6th were impacted by a big cancelation from unknown destinations, possibly because of high prices relative to Brazil. U.S. soybean sales commitments are... Read More.