Market News Cattle futures lower heading into Friday At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were lower on fund liquidation. August live cattle closed $2.37 lower at $235.25 and October live cattle closed $1.95 lower at $231.60. August ... See more
News USDA announces significant enhancements to disaster assistance and commodity loan programs The USDA is expanding disaster assistance coverage to help producers recover from losses. Undersecretary Richard Fordyce says improvements have been made acros... See more
Market News Midday cash livestock markets Direct cash cattle trade activity remains quiet. Bids and asking prices have been very elusive this week. Packer inquiry could improve as the day progresses, but it’s looking like the bulk of the week’s trade is g... See more
Market News Live cattle lower waiting on direct business At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live cattle were lower waiting on direct business, feeders were mostly higher on the lower move in corn. August live cattle closed $.80 lower at $237.62 and Octob... See more
Market News Midday cash livestock markets It’s another very quiet start for direct cash cattle trade activity. Bids and asking prices have been elusive. While packer inquiry could pick up some as the day progresses, the bulk of the week’s business isn’t e... See more
