2026

Live Cattle futures traded on both sides of steady today as traders wait for the cash market to get started this week. Feeder Cattle futures saw more pressure in the nearby contracts as the CME Feeder Cattle index has not been able to push into new all-time highs. Lean Hogs finished lower for the fourth consecutive day after posting new contract highs last Wednesday. Corn futures finished slightly higher after the USDA added export demand in today’s WASDE Report.

Live Cattle futures traded sharply higher today as the cash market continued to work higher, but gave up a large portion of the gains late in the day. Feeder Cattle futures also traded sharply higher this morning but finished with minimal gains. Lean Hogs finished the day mixed after trading to near their contract highs. Corn futures posted new highs for the move this morning but lost support from the Soybean market and finished the week lower.

Live Cattle futures pushed to new highs for the move today due to fund buying in anticipation of a higher cash market. Feeder Cattle futures could not post new highs today but finished the day higher as the CME Feeder Cattle index approaches record highs. Lean Hogs posted new contract highs today across most of the complex as the cash markets continue to be supported. Corn futures finished the day higher and are now testing overhead resistance.

Live Cattle futures finished the day mixed with the front month higher and the deferred contracts sharply lower despite a higher cash market this week. Feeder Cattle futures struggled all day and finished sharply lower on what looked like end of the month profit taking. Lean Hogs finished slightly lower after posting new contract highs this week. Corn futures bounced off of their lows today but posted new lows for the week this afternoon.

Live Cattle futures finished the day slightly lower as cash trade has yet to be established and boxed beef has been supported. Feeder Cattle futures recovered nicely today as the cash market remains strong. Lean Hogs posted new contract highs across most contracts today with the cash fundamentals continuing to work higher. Corn futures have failed to find follow-through this week as the market continues to digest the large supplies of U.S. Corn.

Live Cattle futures started the day sharply lower but followed the higher cash market and finished the day with sizable gains. Feeder Cattle futures tested downside support this morning and finished the day with slight gains. Lean Hog futures posted new contract highs yesterday but finished the week mixed. Corn futures finished the week higher after a huge week of exports.

Live Cattle futures finished the day higher after trading mixed all day, fearing a sharply lower equity market. Feeder Cattle futures finished higher after the Screwworm rumors from last week were confirmed untrue. Lean Hog futures continue to push to new contract highs as the cash fundamentals have turned positive. Corn futures traded in a tight range today and could not take out Friday’s high.

Live Cattle futures traded lower to end the week after another week of steady cash trade. Feeder Cattle futures fell victim to Screwworm rumors and traded down to limit lower many times today despite the rumors being untrue. Lean Hogs found support from the higher cash market this week and finished higher each of the last four days. Corn futures finished higher today but will finish the week with sharp losses.

Live Cattle futures continue to follow the Feeder Cattle complex higher as cash fat cattle remain stagnant and boxed beef is lackluster. Feeder Cattle futures continue to be supported by the Feeder Cattle index and now, a sharply lower corn market. Lean Hogs traded mixed today after many contracts posted new contract highs at the end of last week. Corn futures have been under heavy pressure following yesterday’s WASDE Report that showed increased corn production for 2025.

Live Cattle futures finished the week lower as the cash market fails to find a spark. Feeder Cattle futures followed the Feeder Cattle index higher this week but could not hold all of those gains through Friday. Lean Hogs posted new highs for the move this week and many of the deferred contracts posted new contract highs despite the pork cutout moving lower. Corn futures are back to the middle of their range that began in the middle of October as traders wait for the WASDE Report Monday morning.