Anya Pinkerton

Feeder cattle continued to gain while Fats ended mixed as light trade continues. Hogs pushed higher supported by sustained demand. 99% LRP coverages for 39 wks ending 4/30-Unborn cattle $329/$89, Feeders<6cwt $345/$94, Feeders>6cwt $313/$142, Fats $209/$57 & Hogs $79/$10 hd

Feeders & Fats gained ground today finishing higher supported by low cash inventory. Hogs settled lower with no firm backstop. 90% LRP coverages for 34 wks ending 3/25- Unborn cattle $299/$32, Feeders<6cwt $313/$34, Feeders>6cwt $285/$52, Fats $209/$55 & Hogs $71/$4 hd

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Feeder cattle & Fats reversed & finished higher today on technical support. The hog market moved lower as it appears to have reached a top. 92.5% LRP coverages for 30 wks ending 2/24-Unborn cattle $304/$40, Feeders<6cwt $318/$43, Feeders>6cwt $289/$64, Fats $207/$65 & Hogs $75/$5

Feeders met with hesitation today as longer contracts moved lower. Fats & Hogs found firmer ground supported by stronger cut out values. 95% LRP coverages for 26 wks ending 1/26- Unborn cattle $312/$52, Feeders<6cwt $326:$53, Feeders>6cwt $297/$80, Fats $210/$88 & Hogs $78/$6 hd

The latest Crop Progress report showed another dip in corn (-4%) and soybean (-3%) ratings the past week due to limited rainfall. Cotton conditions also saw a 1% decline.

The announcement of phased reopening of the border sent cattle futures spiraling. Feeders were down the limit thus no LRP sales. Hogs moved lower on profit taking. 96% LRP coverages for 21 wks ending 12/17- Fat cattle $312/$80 & Hogs $80/$8 hd

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Positioning ahead of tomorrow’s cattle on feed report, pushed Feeders and Fats higher today. Hogs ended mixed. 97% LRP coverages for 17 wks ending 11/19- Unborn cattle $335/$47, Feeders<6cwt $351/$49, Feeders>6cwt $319/$75, Fats $214/$88 & Hogs $78/$6

Feeders & Flats closed lower pressured by lower cut outs & hesitancy ahead of Friday’s report. Hogs finished mostly higher from a boost in demand. 98% LRP coverages for 13 wks ending 10/21- Unborn cattle $340/$48, Feeders<6cwt 356/50, Feeders>6cwt 324/76, Fats 215/91 & Hogs 83/6

Hogs were the star of the show today finishing higher from increased demand. Feeders & Fats closed mixed in light trade. 99% LRP coverages for 52 wks ending 7/20- Unborn cattle $337/$103, Feeders<6cwt $353/$108, Feeders>6cwt $321/$164, Fats $223/$174 & Hogs $82/$10 hd

A nice rebound sent Feeder cattle & Fats higher today as the market finds footing. Hogs closed mostly higher on spread trade. 90% LRP coverages for 43 wks ending 6/14- Unborn cattle $312/$58, Feeders<6cwt $327/$61, Feeders>6cwt $298/$92, Fats $211/$87 & Hogs $74/$4

Feeder cattle & Fats continue to decline as the cash market struggles to stop the bleeding. Hogs were mostly higher supported by higher cutouts. 92.5% LRP coverages for 43 wks ending 5/14-Unborn cattle $308/$51, Feeders<6 cwt $323/$53, Feeders>6cwt 293/81, Fats 213/83 & Hogs 76/4

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The Hog futures ended higher today supported by higher cut outs. Feeder cattle & Fats closed mostly lower waiting on a captive market. 95% LRP coverages for 39 wks ending 4/14- Unborn cattle $323/$65, Feeders<6cwt $338/$68, Feeders>6cwt $308/$62, Fats $221/$108 & Hogs $76/$6

The resilience in the beef market is being tested as futures fall sharply today. Cash hogs found strength from a spur in demand. 96% LRP coverages for 34 wks ending 3/9-Unborn cattle $330/$64, Feeders<6cwt $345/$66, Feeders>6cwt $314/$101, Fats $225/$108 & Hogs $75/$6 hd

A summer slump pulled livestock futures lower. Fat cattle were a bright spot with gains in mid range contracts while the rest of the market fell lower. 97% LRP coverage for 30 wks ending 2/8-Unborn cattle 342/65, Feeders<6cwt 358/68, Feeders>6cwt 325/103, Fats 224/108 & Hogs 76/7

Why do farmers wait until the very last minute to report their crops at the FSA office? It’s like a dreaded trip to the dentist for a root canal! What can we do to change this?