Cattle, hog futures higher to end the week

Cattle, hog futures higher to end the week

At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were supported by sharply higher direct business.  February live cattle closed $3.15 higher at $227.15 and April live cattle closed $2.50 higher at $227.67.  January feeder cattle closed $2.47 higher at $339.05 and March feeder cattle closed $3.57 higher at $333.30.  There was a light round…Continue Reading

Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: December 5, 2025

Mar. corn $4.44 and 3/4, down 2 and 1/2 centsJan. soybeans $11.05 and 1/4, down 14 and 1/4 centsJan. soybean meal $307.40, down $3.80Jan soybean oil 51.69, down 10 pointsMar. Chicago wheat $5.35 and 3/4, down 4 and 1/2 centsFeb. live cattle $227.15, up $3.15Jan. feeder cattle $339.05, up $2.47Feb. lean hogs $82.27, up 42…Continue Reading

U.S. trade probe could reopen lost ethanol market in China

The CEO of the Renewable Fuels Association (RFA) says the organization appreciates the U.S. Trade Representative’s efforts to enforce an important 2019 trade agreement with China. Geoff Cooper says the Section 301 investigation is well warranted after China failed to meet nearly half of its purchase commitments.   “We did see a little volume move…Continue Reading

ASA’s WISHH signs MOU with Uzbekistan to expand market access for U.S. soy

The American Soybean Association’s World Initiative for Soy in Human Health recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Uzbekistan to help expand market access for U.S. soy. Michigan farmer Laurie Isley says the agreement is part of the organization’s Trans- Caspian plan to increase agricultural investments in Central Asia. “They try and do trials there that…Continue Reading

Market swings take shine off beef prices, cattleman says

Market volatility is dampening excitement for high beef prices.  Speaking to Brownfield at the 2025 Minnesota Cattle Industry Convention in St. Cloud, Minnesota Friday, Minnesota State Cattlemen’s Association president Jake Thompson says the cattle market has experienced some significant swings. “I think there’s some guys in this room, even though we’re still in very, very…Continue Reading

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