Cattle futures surged higher Tuesday with little apparent cause other than oversold conditions and perhaps easing headline pressure, at least for the day. Toward the close, Live Cattle futures were an average of $4.75 higher. Feeder Cattle futures were an

Cattle futures tried to hold recent gains Monday but they were mostly lower as traders began the new week and month. Toward the close, Live Cattle futures were an average of $1.21 lower (15 lower to $2.07 lower). Feeder Cattle futures were an average of

Cattle futures extended gains in the holiday-shortened trading session on Friday, supported by stronger cash fed cattle prices at the end of the week and more confidence in the ability of other Nebraska packers to pick up the slack from the plant closure

Cattle futures climbed higher Wednesday, suggesting a bottom may have been established. Toward the close, Live Cattle futures were an average of $4.63 higher. Feeder Cattle futures were an average of $8.06 higher. Negotiated cash fed cattle trade ranged f

Negotiated cash fed cattle prices continue to lose ground this week. FOB live sales were $8-$9 lower in Nebraska at $209-$212/cwt. Dressed delivered prices were $10-$15 lower at $330. That was on moderate trade and good demand through Tuesday afternoon, a

Cattle futures continued closed lower Friday, but off session lows. Pressure included the weeks softer cash fed cattle prices, news about U.S. tariffs being rolled back on Brazilian beef imports and Tyson announcing closure of its packing plant in Lexing

Cattle futures continued to unwind Thursday. Toward the close, Live Cattle futures were an average of $2.01 lower. Feeder Cattle futures were an average of $3.92 lower. Negotiated cash fed cattle trade ranged from light on moderate demand in the western C

Cattle futures sagged lower Wednesday with pressure from lower negotiated cash fed cattle prices and sluggish wholesale beef values. Toward the close, Live Cattle futures were an average of $2.60 lower. Feeder Cattle futures were an average of $4.83 lower

Cattle futures extended gains from the previous session on Monday with a feeling of confidence, despite more negative rhetoric from the White House, aimed at beef packers this time (see below). Toward the close, Live Cattle futures were an average of $7.0

Cattle futures firmed Friday. Live Cattle futures were an average of $2.74 higher. However, they were an average $6.97 lower week to week on Friday. Thats about an average $23.09 lower over the past three weeks. Feeder Cattle futures were an average of $