by Brian Schad | Sep 22, 2015 | Cattle Futures, Livestock Futures
Cattle futures have put on the brakes on a market near its 15-month lows as data is emerging showing the number of animals going to feedlots has spiraled to an all-time low. Cattle futures traded down $1.50 per CWT to settle near $138.25 at the Chicago Mercantile...
by Brian Schad | Sep 8, 2015 | Hog Fututres, Livestock Futures
Hog futures should be finding solid support as news of China’s culling of their sow hog-herd by 19% is predicted to provide support to the global pork industry for some time to come. Hog futures are actually down .20 cents per pound today currently trading at $68.95...
by Brian Schad | Aug 25, 2015 | Cattle Futures, Livestock Futures
Maybe cattle futures “down under” are lagging behind the US livestock market, but Australian cattle prices are hitting record highs as our domestic cattle market continues to slide from late last year’s highs. Feeder cattle futures for October delivery are trading...
by Brian Schad | Aug 11, 2015 | Hog Fututres, Livestock Futures
Hog futures may not reflect it now, but spot pork belly prices have been on a tear since May due to the many creative uses of bacon in restaurants which is helping demand, but also depleting supplies. Hog futures are down .65 cents (CWT) today currently trading at...
by Brian Schad | Jul 29, 2015 | Cattle Futures, Feeder Cattle Futures, Livestock Futures
Cattle futures are said to be following their typical spring high to summer low trading pattern – albeit at much higher beef prices than just a few years ago – but there are signs prices can resume higher once the summer slump has passed. Feeder cattle...
by Brian Schad | Jul 28, 2015 | Hog Fututres, Livestock Futures
Hog futures have halted their first-quarter slide and appear to be making their way higher as record production of hogs is reportedly putting more pork on the menu. Hog futures are up over $1.52 per CWT and are currently trading at $65.07 (CWT) at the Chicago...
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