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U.S. livestock: Cattle rise, hogs fall as traders watch other commodities

By Geralyn Wichers February 9, 2026

Chicago cattle futures eked out gains on Monday while hog contracts slipped back. Most-active April live cattle futures closed at 238.200 cents a pound, up 0.950 cents. June contracts gained 0.475 cents to settle at 234.325 cents. Most-traded March feeder cattle contracts closed at 367.450 cents per pound, up 0.025 cents. April feeders settled at […] Read more

Markets, Reuters

U.S. livestock: Cattle futures end week higher on tight supply

By Heather Schlitz, Reuters February 6, 2026

Chicago | Reuters – CME live and feeder cattle futures finished higher on Friday, on the back of a tight cattle supply and the continued closure of the U.S.-Mexico border to cattle imports. CME April live cattle LCJ26 finished 51.65 cents to end at 237.25 cents per pound, while March feeder cattle FCH26 finished 3.35 […] Read more

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U.S. livestock: Cattle futures fall after strike authorization vote

By Heather Schlitz, Reuters February 5, 2026

Chicago | Reuters – CME live and feeder cattle futures stumbled on Thursday, breaking a three-day rally under pressure from a strike authorization vote at a JBS meatpacking plant in Greeley, Colorado, analysts said. However, bullish fundamentals, including a tight cattle supply and the ongoing closure of the southern border to Mexican cattle imports, will […] Read more

close up of CCIA tag in cow ear. Photo: Janelle Rudolph

Cattleman’s Corner, Livestock

Get ready for an eventual transition on cattle traceability

The Canadian Cattle Identification Agency urges cattle producers to prepare for when regulations do come into effect

By Janelle Rudolph February 4, 2026

When new federal cattle traceability rules do ultimately take effect, reporting requirements will vary for producers, transporters, feedlots and markets — but most of the onus will be on producers.

Markets, Reuters

U.S. livestock: Cattle futures continue rally on bullish fundamentals

By Heather Schlitz, Reuters February 4, 2026

Chicago | Reuters – CME live and feeder cattle futures rose for the third day in a row on Wednesday, on continued support from a tight cattle supply and the ongoing closure of the southern border to Mexican cattle imports, traders said. CME April live cattle LCJ26 finished 0.175 cent higher at 241.80 cents per […] Read more

Beef Cattle, Livestock

Klassen: Feeder Cattle Market Waits For Direction

By Jerry Klassen February 3, 2026

For the week ending January 31, Western Canadian feeder markets were relatively unchanged from seven days earlier. Adverse weather in southern Alberta may have tempered buying interest for lighter weight calves. Alberta packers were buying fed cattle on a dressed basis in the range of $508-$510 per hundredweight delivered, steady to $2/cwt higher than last […] Read more

Livestock, Markets

U.S. livestock: Cattle rally, hogs rise

By Geralyn Wichers February 2, 2026

Chicago cattle rallied on Monday. Lean hogs also rose. Most-active April live cattle futures closed at 239.525 cents a pound, up 2.725 cents. June live cattle gained 2.525 cents to settle at 234.250 cents a pound. Most-traded March feeder cattle contracts closed at 366.350 cents a pound, up 6.075 cents. April feeders gained 5.900 cents […] Read more

Livestock, Markets

U.S. livestock: Cattle fall back as inventory hits 75-year low

By Geralyn Wichers January 30, 2026

Most Chicago Mercantile Exchange cattle futures fell on Friday. Lean hog contracts also dipped. Most-traded April live cattle futures settled at 236.800 cents a pound, down 0.475 cents. February contracts gained 0.350 cents to close at 235.850 cents. Most-active March feeder cattle closed at 359.825 cents a pound, down 4.850 cents. April futures lost 4.950 […] Read more

Livestock, Markets

U.S. livestock: Cattle sink ahead of semi-annual inventory report

By Geralyn Wichers January 29, 2026

Chicago cattle futures fell on Thursday ahead of the USDA’s semi-annual cattle inventory report. Hog futures were mixed. Most-traded April live cattle contracts settled at 237.275 cents a pound, down 1.450 cents. June live cattle closed at 233.275 cents per pound, down 1.175 cents. Most-active March feeder cattle futures closed at 365.125 cents a pound, […] Read more

Livestock, Markets

U.S. livestock: Cattle futures gain, hogs fall back

By Geralyn Wichers January 28, 2026

Chicago cattle futures made gains on Wednesday while hogs fell back. Most-active April live cattle closed at 238.725 cents a pound, up 1.325 cents. June contracts settled at 234.450 cents per pound, a gain of 1.200 cents. Most-traded March feeder cattle contracts gained 3.850 cents to settle at 365.850 cents per pound. April contracts closed […] Read more

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U.S. livestock: Cattle rise, hogs fall as traders watch other commodities

U.S. livestock: Cattle futures end week higher on tight supply

U.S. livestock: Cattle futures fall after strike authorization vote

Get ready for an eventual transition on cattle traceability

U.S. livestock: Cattle futures continue rally on bullish fundamentals

Klassen: Feeder Cattle Market Waits For Direction

U.S. livestock: Cattle rally, hogs rise

U.S. livestock: Cattle fall back as inventory hits 75-year low

U.S. livestock: Cattle sink ahead of semi-annual inventory report

U.S. livestock: Cattle futures gain, hogs fall back

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