The Latest Breaking News from Live Cattle

Cattle See Monday Strength, with Feeders the Leaders

Live cattle futures were mixed, with front months down a nickel to 32 cents and other contracts up 5 to 30 cents. USDA reported northern dressed sales at $350-355 and $222-227 live. Southern sales were reported at $228. Feeder cattle futures were 80 cents to $2.02 higher on the session....

Barchart · 7h ago

Cattle Mostly Higher to Start the Week

Live cattle futures are mixed at midday, with contracts a dime lower to 35 cents higher. USDA reported northern dressed sales at $350-355 and $222-227 live. Southern sales were reported at $228.. Feeder cattle futures are trading with gains of $1.20 to $1.80 across most contracts on Monday. The CME...

Barchart · 12h ago

Cattle Look to Monday, Following Late Week Gains

Live cattle futures caught some strength on Friday, with contracts up $1.10 to $1.65 at the close. December was up $1.30 on the week. Open interest was down 3,119 contracts on Friday, suggesting some short covering. USDA reported northern dressed sales at $350-355 and $222-227 live. Southern sales were reported...

Barchart · 17h ago

Cattle Face Midweek Weakness, as Traders Look to Thursday

Live cattle futures were down 30 cents to $1.25 across the board on Wednesday. Open interest was down 658 contracts. The Wednesday Fed Cattle Exchange online auction showed $226 sales on one lot of the 2,914 head offered, with other bids of $223. Feeder cattle futures slipped into the close,...

Barchart · Oct 15

Cattle Slip Back on Wednesday

Live cattle futures were down 30 cents to $1.25 across the board on Wednesday The Wednesday Fed Cattle Exchange online auction showed $226 sales on one lot of the 2,914 head offered, with other bids of $223. Feeder cattle futures slipped into the close, with contract down $1.90 to $2.57...

Barchart · Oct 14

Cattle Showing Modest Losses on Wednesday

Live cattle futures are down 20 to 45 cents at midday. Cash trade has been quiet early in the week. The Wednesday Fed Cattle Exchange online auction showed $226 sales on one lot of the 2,914 head offered, with other bids of $223. Feeder cattle futures are trading with 35...

Barchart · Oct 14

Cattle Traders Look to Midweek Trade, as Beed Slips Lower on Tuesday

Live cattle futures were down 22 cents to $1 on the Tuesday session. Open interest was down just 9 contracts, suggesting a rotation of ownership. Cash trade was quiet on Monday, as trade was $222-223 live and $345 dressed action in the North last week, with some southern action near...

Barchart · Oct 14

Cattle Slips Lower on Back on Tuesday

Live cattle futures were down 22 cents to $1 on the Tuesday session. Cash trade was quiet on Monday, as trade was $222-223 live and $345 dressed action in the North last week, with some southern action near $226. Feeder cattle futures posted mostly lower trade, as contracts were down...

Barchart · Oct 13

Cattle Slipping Back on Tuesday

Live cattle futures are slipping back, down 25 cents to $1.17 at midday. Cash trade was quiet on Monday, as trade was $222-223 live and $345 dressed action in the North last week, with some southern action near $226. Feeder cattle futures are down 25 cents to $1.20 in the...

Barchart · Oct 13

Cattle Look to Tuesday Trade

Live cattle futures posted mixed trade on Monday, with nearbys down 22 to 40 cents and back months up 10 to 35 cents. Cash trade was quiet on Monday, as trade was $222-223 live and $345 dressed action in the North last week, with some southern action near $226. Feeder...

Barchart · Oct 13