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The July 1 USDA Cattle on Feed report is expected to show a slight bearish increase in on-feed inventory, while the more-anticipated biannual Cattle inventory report will reveal whether herd rebuilding has begun.

Following a two-week period in which the live cattle contracts closed lower, the market secured a higher close on Monday afternoon. But now the question becomes: Is this the bottom for the market's move or does more pressure...

It's yet to be seen if the recent softness in the cattle complex is a seasonal decline or if the market is trying to signal something greater to us. Either way, the recent turn of events makes one ponder a couple of thoughts.

Without enough fundamental support in the marketplace right now, the cattle complex continues to drift lower.

It's tough telling whether the market's recent softness is just a bobble or if the top is in. Either way, producers don't need to panic as there is still plenty of opportunity in the marketplace.

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Thanks to the rally seen in last week's fed cash cattle market, and because of the current support in the equity markets, the cattle contracts rallied through Monday's trade. Join this week's DTN webinar on what factors to...

Keep an eye on the placement and on-feed data in Thursday's Cattle on Feed report.

From Superior Livestock's Corn Belt Classic online feeder cattle sale, to the monthly Cattle on Feed report, to the upcoming DTN Beef Industry Exchange webinar, you'll want to block out time for these big-ticket items happening in...

Following last week's whirlwind surrounding the finding of New World screwworm in the U.S., the cattle complex is longing for greater fundamental support to help move the market forward.

With cases of New World screwworm moving closer and closer to the U.S. border, it's only a matter of time before the first confirmed case in this country is announced. At that point, cattlemen need to be the voice of reason to...

Cattle futures contracts are continuing to chop sideways as traders brace because the marketplace is highly volatile.

With placements in Friday's May 1 USDA Cattle on Feed report anticipated to range anywhere from 96.2% to 108.5%, traders will likely remain on edge until the data is released.

With drought affecting much of the U.S. beef cow herd, it is likely Friday's Cattle on Feed report will show an increase in feedlot placements.

The cash cattle market has been on fire lately. But with a holiday-shortened week coming up and the futures up against resistance pressure, feedlots may not see as much interest from packers this week as they have over the...

Drought continues to be a growing concern, and within just six weeks, the market will begin to see the first big feeder cattle sales for the 2026 calf crop.

Last week's fed cash cattle market scored new highs in both the Northern and Southern regions. However, after last week's rally, traders seem on edge about the week ahead.

Historically, the U.S. beef cow herd has moved on two main factors -- profitability and the availability of green grass. Thus far through 2026, prices have remained historically high, but right now, drought is an issue.

With the board trading sharply higher and the year's strongest beef demand month just days away, will fed cash cattle prices trade higher this week?