Market News Cattle, hog futures higher to start the week At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were sharply higher on tight supplies and strong demand. June live cattle closed $3.72 higher at $248.95 and August live cattle closed $3.7... See more
Market News Midday cash livestock markets Direct cash cattle trade activity is quiet, typical for a Monday. Buyers and sellers are busy taking inventory to start the week. Bids and asking prices have yet to surface. Significant trade volume will likely be... See more
News Rising fuel and diesel costs are impacting every segment of the cattle industry, making risk management more critical than ever A livestock economist says the volatility in fuel prices highlights the need to have a solid risk management plan in place... See more
Market News Midday cash livestock markets Direct cash cattle trade has been pretty quiet. The lone bid to resurface at $246. The bulk of the week’s business has likely wrapped up. Live deals in the South were at $246, that’s $2 lower than the previous wee... See more
Market News Midday cash livestock markets A more active round of direct cash cattle trade is underway. Dressed deals in Nebraska are at $386, $2 lower than the previous week’s weighted average basis, and fully steady with this week’s business. Live deals ... See more
