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U.S. livestock: Hog futures widely mixed on spreading

By Michael Hirtzer, GFM Network News September 21, 2018

Chicago | Reuters — U.S. lean hog futures were widely mixed on Thursday, with nearby contracts gaining on the back of higher hog prices in cash markets while deferred futures contracts lost ground, traders and analysts said. Cattle futures, both live and feeder, continued to decline as traders locked in profits following the six-month highs […] Read more

CME October 2018 lean hogs, with 20-day moving average. (Barchart)

Livestock, Markets, Reuters

U.S. livestock: Hog futures near three-month high

By Michael Hirtzer, GFM Network News September 19, 2018

Chicago | Reuters — U.S. lean hog futures climbed to a nearly three-month high on Wednesday, boosted by gains in cash hog markets, before futures trimmed gains to finish the session mixed. Cattle futures were nearly flat on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, in technical trading as dealers awaited a monthly U.S. Department of Agriculture cattle […] Read more

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U.S. livestock: Hogs jump on gains in cash hogs, pork prices

By Michael Hirtzer, GFM Network News September 18, 2018

Chicago | Reuters — Chicago Mercantile Exchange lean hog futures surged over four per cent on Tuesday, rising to the highest levels in three months on support from gains in prices for hogs in cash markets and wholesale pork, traders said. A lower U.S. hog slaughter in recent days due to Hurricane Florence limited pork […] Read more

Finishers, Livestock, Markets

Klassen: Feeder market eyes April live cattle futures

By Jerry Klassen, GFM Network News September 18, 2018

Compared to last week, western Canadian feeder cattle markets traded steady to $3 higher. Strength in the deferred live cattle futures, particularly the April contract, spilt over into the cash feeder market. Limited supplies of yearlings also contributed to the firmer tone. Feedlots have been patiently securing heavier replacements, but we’re now on the home […] Read more

CME October 2018 live cattle, with 200-day moving average in purple. (Barchart.com)

Livestock, Markets, Reuters

U.S. livestock: Live cattle mixed on profit-taking

By Michael Hirtzer, GFM Network News September 17, 2018

Chicago | Reuters — U.S. live cattle futures settled narrowly mixed on Monday, with some contracts easing slightly after prices surged to six-month highs following strong sales in cash markets late on Friday, traders said. Front-month October live cattle jumped to a peak of 113.975 cents/lb., highest since March 14, before settling at 113.425 cents, […] Read more

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U.S. livestock: Live cattle rally to six-month high on strong demand

By GFM Network News September 14, 2018

Chicago | Reuters — U.S. live cattle futures ended sharply higher to limit up on Friday on in a short-covering and technical buying rally to six-month peaks fueled by strong demand for beef and expectations for higher cash market prices this week. Cattle traders are still waiting for more widespread cash deals to develop at […] Read more

CME October 2018 live cattle, with 20-day moving average in blue. (Barchart.com)

Livestock, Markets, Reuters

U.S. livestock: Live cattle end mixed

By GFM Network News September 13, 2018

Chicago | Reuters — U.S. live cattle futures ended mixed on Thursday as nearby contracts were anchored by their premium to cash market prices while deferred months firmed to contract highs on a strong demand outlook, traders said. Feeder cattle futures followed deferred live cattle contracts higher, along with continued support from a slumping corn […] Read more

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U.S. livestock: Hogs jump on hopes for China trade talks

By GFM Network News September 12, 2018

Chicago | Reuters — U.S. lean hog futures jumped more than two per cent on Wednesday on news that the Trump administration is attempting to restart trade negotiations with China, a major importer which has steep duties on shipments of U.S. pork. Senior U.S. officials led by Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin recently sent an invitation […] Read more

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U.S. livestock: Hogs drop as large pork plants in Florence’s path

By GFM Network News September 11, 2018

Chicago | Reuters — U.S. lean hog futures fell sharply on Tuesday as a powerful hurricane roared toward the U.S. East Coast, threatening hog production in the Carolinas, home to some of the country’s largest packing plants. Pork producer Smithfield Foods said it will be shuttering two of its hog plants in North Carolina on […] Read more

Finishers, Livestock, Markets

Klassen: Feeder market waiting for direction

By Jerry Klassen, GFM Network News September 10, 2018

Average western Canadian feeder prices were relatively unchanged from week-ago levels; however, the yearling market in southern Alberta traded $3-$5 higher as feedlot operators focused on sourcing local cattle. High-quality yearlings are coming on the market and steady demand was evident across the Prairies. Strength in the deferred live cattle futures along with the deterioration […] Read more

U.S. livestock: Live cattle drop as beef prices, packer margins erode

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U.S. livestock: Live cattle drop as beef prices, packer margins erode

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U.S. livestock: Hog futures widely mixed on spreading

U.S. livestock: Hog futures near three-month high

U.S. livestock: Hogs jump on gains in cash hogs, pork prices

Klassen: Feeder market eyes April live cattle futures

U.S. livestock: Live cattle mixed on profit-taking

U.S. livestock: Live cattle rally to six-month high on strong demand

U.S. livestock: Live cattle end mixed

U.S. livestock: Hogs jump on hopes for China trade talks

U.S. livestock: Hogs drop as large pork plants in Florence’s path

Klassen: Feeder market waiting for direction

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