Robin Schmahl

June live cattle futures stretched to a new high on Thursday as the discount to cash needed to be reduced. Other contracts did not show much strength. Hog futures showed little change except for the nearby July contract, as...

Cattle futures closed higher as the potential for higher cash this week looks to be more of a reality. Hog futures were mixed with nearby contracts giving back some of their earlier gains as traders prepare for the Hogs and...

Resistance held and cattle futures set back. However, that may have been due to some profit-taking and not a change in trend. Hog futures struggled all day to post an increase, but could not find sustained buying interest as...

Cattle futures opened higher in reaction to the Cattle on Feed report, but did not hold the initial gains. Feeder cattle futures performed well, but closed well off their highs. Hog futures could...

Cattle futures set back on Thursday as traders prepared for the Cattle on Feed report and the extended weekend. Hogs closed mixed as traders had little to influence their trading decisions.

Live cattle futures spent time on both sides of unchanged, ending the day slightly lower. Feeder cattle futures were under pressure, but finally closed higher. Hog futures bounced but had little reason to extend the gains.

Cattle futures uncovered substantial buying interest on Tuesday, with live cattle making a run toward contract highs. Traders see that the recent news has not impacted demand, providing confidence to own futures. Hog futures...

Cattle futures found support on the open. Plant closings and the New World screwworm have been taken in stride and deemed not bearish for the market. Hog futures fell back with the October through February contracts making...

Cattle futures spent little time in positive territory on Friday with traders more interested in positioning ahead of the weekend and the uncertainty of cash. Hog futures found support after an initial drop to new lows. Then...

Cattle futures uncovered further buying interest with feeder cattle leading the way after an uneventful opening. Hog futures showed minor strength in the August and later contracts. Friday is the final day to trade the June...

Cattle futures were able to extend their gains due to the expectation for no worse than steady cash trade this week. Hog futures tried to claw their way higher, but buying interest ran out with deferred contracts making new lows.

Cattle futures found strength on the idea that cash may trade steady to higher this week. Traders are uncertain over the impact of the New World screwworm, but seem to feel demand will not be impacted. Hog futures just cannot...

Cattle futures tried to push higher, but further cases of the New World screwworm (NWS) seemed to cause sufficient uncertainty to trigger selling pressure. Hogs followed a similar pattern with strength during the day, eventually...

Cattle futures closed higher but were well off their highs achieved during the day. Steady cash was a bit of a disappointment. Hog futures nearly retested the lows of earlier in the week.

The volatility in cattle futures was exceptional as the market initially reacted negatively to the news, but then reversed quickly on a sell-the-rumor, buy-the-fact scenario. Hog futures did not see any spillover trading, but...

Cattle futures were lower, with feeder cattle under greater pressure. This pressure stemmed from the concern over the New World screwworm. Hog futures posted further gains, with contracts again closing near the highs of the day.

Cattle futures showed weakness from the news of cases of the New World screwworm closer to the U.S. and the potential for lower cash cattle trade this week. Hog futures struggled for a while, but finally found footing to post...

Cattle futures regained most of the losses on Friday, leaving the market in a choppy, sideways pattern. The New World screwworm (NWS) has become a greater threat. Hogs broke through support, increasing the technical weakness...

The livestock complex closed under pressure on Friday. Cash cattle traded lower and cash hogs traded lower. Both cattle and hogs were lower for the week.

Cattle futures tried to hold gains and push higher on Thursday, but bullish traders finally gave up and prices declined. Hog futures were able to close in positive territory as a further correction of the oversold status took place.

Cattle futures found strong buying interest that remained throughout the day. The discount to cash may support the market. Hog futures bounced likely from the oversold status, but supportive fundamentals remain uncertain.

Cattle futures had little negative reaction to the Cattle on Feed report. Futures tried to make a strong increase during the day, but ran out of steam. Hog futures took it on the chin again with deferred contracts under...

Feeder cattle fell ahead of the report on Friday and rightly so as placements came in higher than expected. Live cattle held with an already discounted price to cash. Hog futures closed mixed as traders were not interested in...

The cattle complex was hit hard on Thursday. Traders liquidated ahead of the Cattle on Feed report and the three-day weekend. It is uncertain whether hog futures fell in sympathy or from...

Live cattle futures opened about steady, but could not find any further support, resulting in contracts trading lower throughout the day. Feeder cattle futures found support to close higher. Hog futures lost more ground with...

Feeder cattle provided support to the cattle complex, dragging live cattle futures higher. May feeder cattle go off the board on Thursday. Hog futures again moved in the other direction with no interest in spillover trading. June...

Cattle futures opened higher and traded higher for a period of time, but even the positive news of China renewing registrations was not enough to maintain support. Hog futures were very strong to begin trading, but selling...

Live cattle closed higher on the week, but were not able to move to new contract highs despite strong cash developing. Hog futures closed the week holding just above support as supportive fundamentals remain elusive.

Cash cattle traded higher on Thursday, but that had a limited impact on futures. Futures opened higher and traded higher for a time before selling pressure gained the upper hand. Hog futures fell back in contracts through the...

It was a crazy day for cattle futures on Wednesday. Futures climbed steadily shortly after the market opened, with live cattle leading the way. Hogs posted a similar pattern with the price rally beginning at the open and rising...

Cattle futures opened higher and then moved higher before liquidation was triggered, and futures fell back. Positive news was overshadowed by profit-taking. Hog futures fell, taking back the gains on Monday and then some, with...

Cattle futures opened higher and moved up on the optimism that the market will remain supported. However, the move by the Trump administration quickly turned the market lower. Hog futures responded positively to the higher cash...

Even though cash traded higher last week with another new record high, the futures did not respond favorably on Friday. In fact, they were lower for the week. Hog futures fared better with limited losses despite struggling...

Cattle futures fell on the open and then regained much of the losses, only to fall back into the close. Contracts posted a wide price swing. Hog futures were not quite as volatile, but managed to close higher in deferred contracts.

Cattle futures closed higher in most contracts, but the gains were muted as traders wait for the cash trade to develop. Hog futures reversed the previous day's gains as any price increases lack fundamental support.

Livestock futures rebounded. Cattle futures recovered some of their recent losses as some of the news circulating about the government looking into the beef industry has now been factored in. Hogs rebounded just on buying due...

The livestock complex was lower across the board on Monday. Traders were searching for something to provide support, but found none. The pressure is unlikely to continue today.

The livestock complex was lower across the board. Cattle futures had higher cash already factored in. After making new highs, some traders took profits ahead of the weekend. Hog futures declined as fundamental support remains...

The April futures contract is history, with June live cattle and May feeder cattle now the lead months. Cash trade remained exceptionally strong on Thursday, and any sales today will follow suit. Hog futures eliminated Wednesday's...

The nearby April live cattle contract was the surprise on Wednesday, pushing substantially higher with today being the last day of the contract. The rest of the cattle futures closed mixed. Strong buying interest in hogs surfaced...

Traders set their sights on contract highs in live cattle and achieved it and then some. Feeder cattle were strong, but are still below contract highs. Early cash pushed the market higher. Hogs moved in the other direction with...

Cattle futures were higher and seem intent on regaining the losses of last week. Outside market strength seemed to spill over into futures, adding to the strength of boxed beef on Friday. Hog futures struggled, spending time on...

Cattle futures closed higher on Friday, but closed lower for the week. Lower cash trade took place, but it was not a surprise, as it followed the week's trend. Hogs closed lower with pressure on the 2026 contracts. However...

Cash cattle traded lower on Thursday, with the trend likely to continue today. The minor strength may have been tied to the Ag Secretary's cancellation of her visit to Douglas, Arizona. Hog futures were higher through February...

Cattle futures have shown weakness this week as some liquidation took place due to an overbought market and uncertainty over cash. Hog futures have made a nice rebound over the past two days on short-covering and renewed...

Cattle futures retreated further Tuesday, closing at the lowest level since April 1. Higher consumer prices may be impacting demand. Hogs had a strong day with the nearby contracts gapping higher on the open and not looking back.

Cattle futures did not find support from the Cattle on Feed report in trade Monday, as traders were not convinced it was sufficient to support the market. Hog futures closed mixed as traders were looking for more than just...

Cattle futures showed weakness on Thursday due to a combination of being overbought and traders positioning ahead of the Cattle on Feed report. Hogs closed lower as it has been the path of least resistance.

Cattle futures were unable to extend the gains of Tuesday, with deferred contracts posting greater losses. Traders may have been positioning ahead of the Cattle on Feed report on Friday. Hog futures were again unable to post...

Live cattle futures closed $2.825 higher on the June contract, followed by feeder cattle, which traded $1.55 higher on the May contract. Futures do not appear to be slowing down anytime soon; however, cash has shown signs of...

Live cattle futures closed mixed, while feeder cattle were moderately higher. Traders are uncertain whether prices may have reached a threshold. The JBS strike has been settled. Hog futures were mixed with contracts through...

There seems to be nothing to slow the cattle market. Renewed buying interest pushed live cattle to new contract highs. Hog futures struggled into the close as traders lacked conviction.

Cattle futures did not see much volatility until the final half hour of trade, when futures moved about a $1.00 higher into the close. Hog futures were under pressure for much of the day, except for April, as it moves closer to...

Cattle futures maintained support on Wednesday with feeder cattle outpacing live cattle. However, the bullish attitude for high cash has tempered. Hog futures reversed course and eliminated the strong gains from earlier this week.

The cattle market ran out of steam on Tuesday, with profit-taking likely the culprit in an overbought market. After all, it has had an impressive run higher. Hog futures were mixed, with traders weighing potential market strength...

Cattle futures were able to hold onto gains. Live cattle again moved to new contract highs. Hog futures experienced incredible support, with contracts opening higher and never looking back, closing above technical resistance. Boxed...

Cattle futures closed higher on Thursday, and rightly so, with cash cattle trading substantially higher later in the day. Packers had to step up and pay more for cattle. Hog futures struggled to find footing and ended the day in...

Livestock futures were higher across the board. The June and August live cattle futures pushed to new contract highs. The potential easing of fuel prices seemed to impact the market positively. Hog futures were moderately...

Cattle futures extended gains, pushing substantially higher Tuesday. The June and August live cattle contracts closed the chart gaps and are knocking on the door of the contract highs. Hogs succumbed to selling pressure as...

Live cattle futures extended gains with the June and August contracts closing above technical resistance Monday. The next target will be closing the chart gaps and contract highs. Hog futures closed slightly higher, holding recent...

Livestock futures were higher, making an impressive end to last week. Cash cattle traded steady, with slaughter holding a slow pace. Traders found something in the hog market to trigger buying interest, resulting in futures...