Livestock Analysis
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Cash Cattle Market Is Likely Done Rallying Until After the New Year
What an accomplishment! Last week’s fed cash cattle market gained another substantial leg up as both Northern and Southern cattle traded higher. Feedlot managers were...
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Cattle Complex Sits Anxious Following Last Week’s Price Rally
Last week, the cattle complex rallied beyond what most thought was possible for the post-Thanksgiving holiday week. The sheer combination of active trader support mixed...
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Following the Thanksgiving Rally, Traders Hope to See Better Market Fundamentals
Although last week was a shortened-holiday week for Thanksgiving, traders were actively supportive of the cattle complex despite the irregular trading schedule. But now that...
USDA Nov. 1 Cattle on Feed Report
Bullish Nov. 1 Cattle on Feed Report Overshadowed by Tyson Plant Closing News
OMAHA (DTN) — Cattle and calves on feed for the slaughter market in the United States for feedlots with a capacity of 1,000 or more...
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Another Headline and Another Limit-Lower Day for Cattle Contracts
We knew Monday was going to be rough. Another day of limit-lower closes in both the live and feeder cattle markets, and now we are...
USDA Nov. 1 Cattle on Feed Report
Nov. 1 Cattle on Feed Down 2% From Year Ago, Placements Down 10%
This article was originally published at 2:03 p.m. CST on Friday, Nov. 21. It was last updated with additional information at 5:22 p.m. CST on...
USDA Cattle on Feed Report Preview
Market Will Closely Watch First New Cattle on Feed Report Since Shutdown
OMAHA (DTN) — Friday’s Nov. 1 USDA Cattle on Feed report will be one the market studies thoroughly.
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Steer Carcass Weights Hit New All-Time High of 983 Pounds
I hate to be the bearer of bad news given that the market has had plenty to digest lately. But sitting quietly behind the scenes...
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Traders Yearn for More Fundamental Support in Cattle Sector
Last week came and went and throughout the five trading days, traders longed for one clear thing — greater fundamental support. While the market still...
Canada Markets
Variety of Clues Suggest the Worst Should Be Behind Cattle Markets
To watch 18.6% of the value of your inventory vanish in three weeks is gut wrenching. To try to wrap your head around the purpose...