Live cattle futures posted losses on the Thursday session with contracts down $2.32 to $2.75. Cash action has been slow this week with bids across the country of $208 in the South and $212 in the North. Light sales of $335-345 were reported in the North. This morning’s Fed Cattle...

Lean hog futures ended the back and forth Thursday session with contracts down 7 to 95 cents in the nearbys. The USDA national average base hog negotiated price was down $1.21 from the day prior at $87.67 in the Thursday PM report. CME’s Lean Hog Index from April 1 was...

The animal protein composite rallied in Q1 2025 despite the offseason for demand. As cattle and hog futures head into 2025’s second quarter, the peak season is on the horizon as it arrives in late May.

Lean hog futures saw some early strength on Thursday, but are fading back at midday, with contracts down 90 cents to $1. April is an exception, up 12 cents. The USDA national average base hog negotiated price was down $1.62 from the day prior at $87.34 in the Thursday AM...

Live cattle futures are in the red at Thursday’s midday as traders take risk off the table. Contracts are down $2.10 to $3.05 in the nearbys. Cash action has been slow this week with bids across the country of 208 in the South and $212 in the North. This morning’s...