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U.S. livestock: Cattle futures climb as U.S. herd remains small

By P.J. Huffstutter, Tom Polansek July 25, 2025

Chicago | Reuters – Chicago Mercantile Exchange cattle futures turned higher on Friday, as traders anticipated U.S. government reports would show tight cattle supplies. After the market closed, the U.S. Department of Agriculture reported that the nation’s cattle herd was 94.2 million head as of July 1, a record low for that date. In a separate report, USDA […] Read more

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U.S. livestock: Cattle prices down, hogs rise again

By Adam Peleshaty July 18, 2025

Live and cattle futures on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange retreated for a second session, while lean hogs extended their rally. The August live cattle contract declined by 12.5 U.S. cents per hundredweight to end the day at US$223.550 and showing a weekly gain of US$1.350. October live cattle lost 50 cents/cwt. to close at US$219.825, […] Read more

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U.S. livestock: Cattle futures down, hogs rise

By Adam Peleshaty July 17, 2025

Live and feeder cattle futures on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange showed small losses on Thursday, while lean hog futures made gains in consecutive sessions. The August live cattle contract declined 22.5 U.S. cents per hundredweight to end the day at US$223.675. Meanwhile, October live cattle dropped 42.5 U.S. cents/cwt to close at US$220.325. August and […] Read more

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Canadian Pork Council meets with U.S. and Mexican counterparts

North American pork sector committed to food security, responsible production

By Phil Franz-Warkentin July 16, 2025

Leaders of the North American pork sector reaffirmed their commitment to producing nutritious, sustainable and affordable pork at a recent trilateral meeting held in Niagara on the Lake, Ont.

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U.S. livestock: New contract highs for live cattle

By Adam Peleshaty July 16, 2025

Live cattle futures hit new contract highs on Wednesday while cattle futures came close and lean hog futures continued to recover from recent lows. The August live cattle contract gained US$1.500 per hundredweight to finish the day at US$223.900, 50 cents below the new contract high reached earlier on Wednesday. The October contract rose US$1.475/cwt […] Read more

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U.S. livestock: Cattle futures up, hogs mixed

By Adam Peleshaty July 15, 2025

Live and feeder cattle futures on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange on Tuesday recovered their losses from Monday. However, lean hog prices were mixed. August live cattle gained US$3.050 per hundredweight to close at US$222.400/cwt. Tuesday’s high of US$222.750 was the contract’s second-highest daily high ever behind US$223.275 on Friday. The October live cattle contract added […] Read more

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U.S. livestock: Cattle futures come down from highs

By Adam Peleshaty July 14, 2025

Cattle futures on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange were weaker on Monday, coming down from recent highs.

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U.S. livestock: Cattle strength continues

By Phil Franz-Warkentin July 11, 2025

Cattle futures on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange were stronger on Friday, hitting fresh highs to end the week.

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U.S. livestock: Cattle mixed despite fresh supply threats

By Phil Franz-Warkentin July 10, 2025

Cattle futures on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange were mixed on Thursday, with fresh contract highs in the feeder cattle market while live cattle ran into resistance at their own highs to settle with small losses.

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U.S. livestock: Record highs in cattle futures

By Phil Franz-Warkentin July 8, 2025

Cattle futures on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange continued to set new records on Tuesday, as improving packer margins, strong demand and chart-based buying provided support. August feeder cattle futures were up by 5.400 cents per pound at 319.125 cents per pound. The August live cattle contract gained 4.075 cents per pound at 219.975 cents at […] Read more

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U.S. livestock: Cattle futures climb as U.S. herd remains small

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U.S. livestock: Cattle futures down, hogs rise

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