Live Cattle futures traded lower for the majority of the day with cash cattle trading at steady money in the North. Feeder Cattle futures continue to feel pressure from the Corn market along with a lower Feeder Cattle index. Lean hogs finished the day mixed as all of the cash fundamentals work lower. Corn futures posted new contract highs today as traders continue to price in lower production in the United States
Live Cattle futures finished the day lower heading into the weekend but did show signs of life throughout the day. Feeder Cattle futures fell victim to a higher Corn market again today along with a lower Feeder Cattle index. Lean Hog futures tested contract lows this morning but rallied into overhead resistance at the end of the day. Corn futures posted new contract highs today as demand remain strong and supply is in question.
Live Cattle futures traded to a new low for the year as the cash market continues to work lower. Feeder Cattle futures also traded to the lowest level of 2026 today as both the Corn and Live Cattle markets work against the complex. Lean Hog futures could not hold their gains from earlier in the session and posted new contract lows in most months. Corn futures posted new contract highs today as the industry prices in lower yields.
Live Cattle futures started the day sharply lower following a social media post from President Trump that the administration would be bringing more beef into the Untied States. Feeder Cattle futures also opened sharply lower but led the rally to finish mostly higher. Lean Hog futures tested contract lows today but ended the day positive. Corn traded to the highest level in 2026 today as demand remains strong and production is a question mark.
Live Cattle futures finished the day higher following a sharply higher boxed beef market this morning. August Feeder Cattle finished the day lower while the rest of the complex finished higher. Lean Hog futures traded to new lows for the move but recovered nearly half of the early losses. Corn futures traded to the highest levels since May but ended the day lower.
Live Cattle futures recovered late in the day following the announcement from Tyson Foods of more plant closures that pressed the market lower. Feeder Cattle futures also traded to their daily highs in the final minutes of the day but finish the week with big losses. Lean Hog futures finished lower for the second day in a row and traded to the lowest levels since the beginning of July. Corn futures found support from this week’s WASDE Report and traded to the highest level in three weeks.
Live Cattle futures finished the day mixed as the market awaits cash trade this week. Feeder Cattle futures finished higher with the exception of the August contract with the Feeder Cattle index falling lower. Lean Hogs finished lower today despite the pork cutout finding support. Corn futures traded to the lowest level in over a month as traders await tomorrows WASDE Report.
Live Cattle futures recovered from large losses in the middle of the day to finish the day mixed. Feeder Cattle futures finished the day higher following the Feeder Cattle index which is now at the highest level in three weeks. Lean Hog futures tested contract lows today but ended the day mostly higher. Corn futures lost the momentum from the overnight session and finished the day steady as traders continue to monitor weather.
Live Cattle futures finished the day with modest gains as the technical picture looks better along with the thought of higher cash this week. Feeder Cattle futures finished the day higher as the Corn market was lower and the Feeder Cattle index has begun to work higher. Lean Hog futures have traded sideways for three days after plunging lower for two days last week. Corn futures started the week higher but lost most of those gains today as the radar shows precipitation across much of the Corn Belt.
Live Cattle futures traded higher the majority of the day but remain in the same trading range that has been set for three weeks. Feeder Cattle futures pushed to new highs for the move as the CME Feeder Cattle index continues to move higher. Lean Hogs finished the day higher as the pork cutout remains at historic levels for December. Corn futures have now finished lower three days in a row after posting new highs for the month of December at the end of last week.
Live Cattle finished with a small weekly loss following another week of steady cash trade. Feeder Cattle futures finished the week higher as the Feeder Cattle index continues to work higher. Lean Hog futures fought off a bearish Hogs and Pigs Report in the middle of the week and remain near their highs of the month. Corn futures posted new highs for the month this morning as the technical picture continues to improve.
Live Cattle futures finished the day lower as cash trade has been stagnant and slow to develop. Feeder Cattle futures also finished lower despite the CME Feeder Cattle index being quoted higher for the ninth day in a row. Lean Hogs finished the day slightly higher, but did push to new highs as traders waited for this afternoon’s Hogs and Pigs Report. Corn futures finished the day slightly higher after another day with a tight range heading into the holidays.
Live Cattle futures finished the week higher following a very quiet week of cash cattle. Feeder Cattle futures finished at the highest levels since the middle of October as the Feeder Cattle index continues to push higher. Lean Hogs have been supported by a strong pork cutout market and worries of pork supplies overseas. Corn futures finished the week with a net gain after testing support levels in the middle of the week.
Live Cattle futures finished the day slightly higher as cash trade has yet to take place this week. Feeder Cattle futures were higher the entire day as the CME Feeder Cattle index continues to work higher. Lean Hog futures failed to post a new high for the move today but finished near the highs of the day. Corn futures have now finished lower three days in a row and are testing technical support levels.
Live Cattle futures ended the week lower after another week of higher cash trade and lower boxed beef prices. Feeder Cattle futures finished the week unchanged compared to last Friday as the CME Feeder Cattle index continues to work higher. Lean Hogs continue to be supported by the pork cutout and has pushed the futures to 45-day highs. Corn finished the week near its lows after this week’s friendly WASDE Report.
Live Cattle futures finished the day mostly higher as traders wait for indications as to what this week’s cash prices will be. Feeder Cattle futures trades both sides of steady before finishing slightly lower. Lean Hogs finished mostly lower breaking a four-day streak of higher closes. Corn futures found support on increased export demand in today’s WASDE Report.
Live Cattle futures surged higher to finish the week following a sharply higher cash market. Feeder Cattle futures also finished the week higher after testing technical support early in the week. Lean Hogs continue to find support surrounding the news of ASF in Spain. Corn futures bounced between resistance and support levels all week, but finished the week slightly lower.
Live Cattle futures finished the day sharply higher as feedlots are expecting a higher cash market this week. Feeder Cattle futures traded limit higher today but could not finish there as volatility remains extreme within the complex. Lean Hogs have finished lower three days in a row following the cash market lower while the cutout has found support. Corn took out overhead resistance this morning after news broke of tensions between Russia and Ukraine.
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