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Hog Bulls Looking for a Bounce on Friday

Lean hog futures saw pressure on Thursday, with contracts down 60 cents to $1.75 at the close. Open interest dropped 3,670 contracts on Thursday, indicating some long liquidation. USDA’s national base hog price from Thursday afternoon was down $2.72 at $96.33. The CME Lean Hog Index was down another 72...

Barchart · Oct 10, 2025

Feeders the Leaders on Thursday as the Cattle Rally Continues

no deliveries again for October live cattle again on Thursday, with the oldest long dated June 26. Cash trade has yet to pick up this week across the country, with a few $230 sales early this week in the North and other $230 bids being reported. The Thursday Fed Cattle...

Barchart · Oct 9, 2025

Hog Losses Continue on Thursday

Lean hog futures saw pressure on Thursday, with contracts down 60 cents to $1.75 at the close. USDA’s national base hog price from Thursday afternoon was down $2.72 at $96.33. The CME Lean Hog Index was down another 72 cents on October 7 at $100.70. USDA’s FOB plant report from...

Barchart · Oct 9, 2025

Hogs Look to Thursday Trade

Lean hog futures closed the Wednesday session with losses 7 to 22 cents in the nearbys. Light long liquidation was noted with preliminary open interest down 474 contracts on Wednesday. USDA’s national base hog price from the Wednesday PM report was back up 42 cents at $99.05. The CME Lean...

Barchart · Oct 9, 2025

Cattle Bulls Look to Extend Rally into Thursday

Live cattle futures were up another 75 cents to $1.50 across most contracts on Wednesday. There were no deliveries again for October live cattle on Wednesday. Cash trade has yet to pick up this week across the country, with a few $230 in IA reported on Tuesday. The Wednesday Fed...

Barchart · Oct 9, 2025

Hogs Ease Lower on Wednesday

Lean hog futures ended the Thursday session with contracts down 7 to 22 cents in the nearbys. USDA’s national base hog price from the Wednesday PM report was back up 42 cents at $99.05. The CME Lean Hog Index was down another 60 cents on October 6 at $101.42. USDA’s...

Barchart · Oct 8, 2025

Cattle Hold Rally on Wednesday, as Feeders Add Another $4+

Live cattle futures were 75 cents to $1.50 higher across most contracts on Wednesday. There were no deliveries again for October live cattle on Wednesday. Cash trade has yet to pick up this week across the country, with a few $230 in IA reported on Tuesday. The Wednesday Fed Cattle...

Barchart · Oct 8, 2025

New California law aims to improve school nutrition by phasing out some ultraprocessed foods

California Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed a law phasing out certain ultraprocessed foods from school meals

The Independent UK · Oct 8, 2025

Sugar Prices Retreat on a Forecast for a Global Sugar Surplus

March NY world sugar #11 (SBH26 ) on Wednesday closed down -0.34 (-2.04%), and December London ICE white sugar #5 (SWZ25 ) closed down -7.30 (-1.59%). Sugar prices fell sharply for a second day on Wednesday, with London sugar sliding to a 2-week low. Sugar prices are falling due to...

Barchart · Oct 8, 2025

Cattle Rally Continues as Feeder Push to New Highs

Live cattle futures are up 75 to 95 cents in the front months. There were no deliveries again for October live cattle on Tuesday. Cash trade has yet to pick up this week across the country, with a few $230 in IA reported on Tuesday. The Wednesday Fed Cattle Exchange...

Barchart · Oct 8, 2025