Cattle futures mixed, lean hogs closed lower

At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live  and feeder cattle futures closed mixed, consolidating ahead of the week’s widespread direct business and Friday’s USDA Cattle on Feed report. December live was down $1.25 at $220.02 and February was $.92 lower at $220.85. January feeders were $.22 lower at $326.05 and March was down $.15 at $318.40.…Continue Reading

Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: November 18, 2025

Dec. corn $4.36 and 3/4, up 2 centsJan. soybeans $11.53 and 1/2, down 3 and 3/4 centsDec. soybean meal $327.00, down $3.80Dec. soybean oil 52.17, up 103 pointsDec. Chicago wheat $5.46 and 1/2, up 2 and 1/4 centsDec. live cattle $220.02, down $1.25Jan. feeder cattle $326.05, down 22 centsDec. lean hogs $77.90, down 67 centsDec.…Continue Reading

Major ag commitments shift outlook for farmer assistance, USDA says

The Deputy Secretary of Agriculture says trade deal negotiations during the shutdown could impact the possibility of farmer assistance this year. During a call with reporters on Monday, Stephen Vaden said dynamics have changed since the end of September. “Most notably, the President successfully negotiated trade deals almost everywhere the man went,” he stressed. “Whether…Continue Reading

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