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CME October 2020 lean hogs with 20-, 50- and 100-day moving averages. (Barchart)

U.S. livestock: Hog futures up on pork demand, cash prices

November feeder cattle touch lowest level since July 2

By GFM Network News October 7, 2020

Chicago | Reuters –– U.S. hog futures extended gains on Wednesday and the front-month contract reached its highest price in about a year due to strength in the cash market, traders said. Solid pork demand has underpinned cash prices in the face of large hog supplies. The U.S. pork cutout, an indication of wholesale pork […] Read more

(Regis Lefebure photo courtesy ARS/USDA)

Livestock, Markets, Reuters

U.S. livestock: Cash market strength boosts hog futures

Cash cattle values also boost live cattle

By GFM Network News October 6, 2020

Chicago | Reuters — U.S. hog futures rose to their highest in more than a year on Tuesday, rallying to keep pace with recent gains in the cash market. The cash market strength stemmed from continued good demand even as the traditional U.S. grilling season draws to a close with the weather turning cooler. “There’s […] Read more

(Gloria Solano-Aguilar photo courtesy ARS/USDA)

Hogs, Livestock, Markets

Strong demand, lower supplies support North American hog prices

By GFM Network News October 6, 2020

MarketsFarm — Hog prices in North America typically come under pressure heading into fall, as the end of barbecue season coincides with more hogs coming to slaughter. However, strong global demand has propped up hog prices in recent weeks, with cash prices increasing by over 25 per cent. Fewer hogs coming to market, coupled with […] Read more

CME December 2020 live cattle with 20- and 50-day moving averages. (Barchart)

Livestock, Markets, Reuters

U.S. livestock: Cattle, hog futures rise on strong cash markets

U.S. packers seen dialing up slaughter pace

By GFM Network News October 5, 2020

Chicago | Reuters — U.S. live cattle and lean hog futures advanced on Monday on expectations that cash prices will remain firm, analysts said. Cash cattle prices are expected to rise $1-$2/cwt this week as packers ramp up slaughtering, said Brian Hoops, president of broker Midwest Market Solutions (all figures US$). Fat cattle last week […] Read more

CME December 2020 live cattle with Bollinger (20,2) bands. (Barchart)

Livestock, Markets, Reuters

U.S. livestock: Cattle futures sag on fears for economy, beef demand

Firm cash hog values support hog futures

By GFM Network News October 2, 2020

Chicago | Reuters — Live cattle futures on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange eased on Friday, following as global financial markets fell after U.S. President Donald Trump tested positive for the coronavirus, adding to investor uncertainty. Disappointing U.S. job growth numbers heightened worries about consumer demand for beef, at a time when retailers are starting to […] Read more

CME December 2020 live cattle (candlesticks) with 20-, 50- and 100-day moving averages and October 2020 live cattle (purple line). (Barchart)

Livestock, Markets, Reuters

U.S. livestock: Nearby cattle futures lower on profit-taking

Chicago lean hogs end mixed

By GFM Network News October 1, 2020

Chicago | Reuters — U.S. live cattle futures closed mixed on Thursday with nearby contracts drifting lower on profit-taking a day after the benchmark December contract touched a six-week high, analysts said. Commodity funds hold a net long position in Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) live cattle futures, leaving the market vulnerable to bouts of long […] Read more

CME November 2020 feeder cattle with 20-, 50- and 100-day moving averages. (Barchart)

Livestock, Markets, Reuters

U.S. livestock: Cattle futures slip as feed grain prices soar

Firm cash prices support CME hogs

By GFM Network News September 30, 2020

Chicago | Reuters — U.S. live cattle futures retreated on Wednesday after the December contract hit its highest price in more than a month, while feeder cattle futures slumped as prices surged for grain used as animal feed. The rally in U.S. grain futures prices hung over cattle markets because livestock producers will be more […] Read more

CME December 2020 live cattle with 20-, 50- and 100-day moving averages. (Barchart)

Livestock, Markets, Reuters

U.S. livestock: Cattle up on beef demand, cash market optimism

Chicago hogs down on profit-taking

By GFM Network News September 29, 2020

Chicago | Reuters — U.S. live cattle futures rose on Tuesday, with the December contract reaching its highest in a month on signs of strong demand for beef and expectations of firm cash cattle trade this week, analysts said. Also, commodity funds appeared to be adjusting positions ahead of the end of the month and […] Read more

Piglets at a hog operation in China. (KuLouKu/iStock/Getty Images)

Livestock, Markets, Reuters

China targets pork self-sufficiency rate of 95 per cent

Imported beef increasing in market share

By GFM Network News September 29, 2020

Beijing | Reuters — China is aiming to produce 95 per cent of its pork at home, according to a cabinet document outlining plans for its livestock sector, underscoring a goal to quickly rebuild its huge pig herd after a major disease epidemic. The document, released on Sunday, comes amid a heightened focus on food […] Read more

CME October 2020 live cattle with 20-, 50- and 100-day moving averages. (Barchart)

Livestock, Markets, Reuters

U.S. livestock: Cattle futures up on cash market optimism

Wholesale pork values support October hogs

By Julie Ingwersen, GFM Network News September 29, 2020

Chicago | Reuters — U.S. live cattle futures closed firm on Monday, rallying after a sharply lower open as strong packer margins raised expectations for higher cash cattle trade this week, analysts said. Average beef packer margins rose to $320.18 per head, from $313.25 on Friday, according to livestock marketing advisory service HedgersEdge.com (all figures […] Read more

Klassen: Feeder market in price discovery mode

Keep it clean on pre-harvest chemical use

ADM Q2 profit falls to 5-year low amid trade turmoil

GFM Network News

Klassen: Feeder market in price discovery mode

Keep it clean on pre-harvest chemical use

ADM Q2 profit falls to 5-year low amid trade turmoil

U.S. livestock: Hog futures up on pork demand, cash prices

U.S. livestock: Cash market strength boosts hog futures

Strong demand, lower supplies support North American hog prices

U.S. livestock: Cattle, hog futures rise on strong cash markets

U.S. livestock: Cattle futures sag on fears for economy, beef demand

U.S. livestock: Nearby cattle futures lower on profit-taking

U.S. livestock: Cattle futures slip as feed grain prices soar

U.S. livestock: Cattle up on beef demand, cash market optimism

China targets pork self-sufficiency rate of 95 per cent

U.S. livestock: Cattle futures up on cash market optimism

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