Markets closed July 4th
It was all lower today, except for the Hogs.
End of month profit taking
Live cattle closed out the Friday session with month-end profit taking as contracts were 67 cents to $1.25 lower. June rolled off the board at $193.50. August was up $2.27 on the week and $6.975 on the...
Lean hog futures posted 12 cent to $1.40 gains across most contracts on Friday, with July losing $2.47 on the week. July was down $7.55 on the month. The USDA National Base Hog price was reported at $89.17...
Today's afternoon comments are written by Chris Winward
Agricultural Prices - 2024-06-28
Live cattle are 17 to 80 cents lower across the front months as month end profit taking is pulling things back. Cash trade has been slow to develop this week, but has seen some $198 creep into NE. Bids...
Lean hog futures are getting a ‘buy the fact’ reaction following Thursday afternoon’s Hogs & Pigs report, with contracts up 35 cents to $1.75. The USDA National Base Hog price was reported at $87.46...
Cattle futures have firmed over the last two weeks as Managed Money looks to add exposure on the back of resilient fundamentals