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Hog futures supported by strong cash business

At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were lower ahead of widespread direct business.  Feeders had some pressure from the mostly higher move in corn.  August lives closed $1.87 lower at $174.95 and October lives closed $1.45 lower at $177.87.  August... Read More.

Cattle futures pull back ahead of cash business

At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were lower ahead of widespread direct trade. August live cattle closed $2.95 lower at $170.97 and October lives closed $2.90 lower at $174.12.  August feeders closed $4.55 lower at $235.90 and September feeders closed... Read More.

Cattle futures higher ahead of direct business

At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle ended the day higher waiting for direct business to develop.  August live cattle closed $.72 higher at $173.92 and October lives closed $.55 higher at $177.02.  August feeder cattle closed $1.40 higher at $240.45... Read More.

Hog futures supported by stronger cash business

At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were up ahead of the week’s direct cash business.  August live cattle closed $2.22 higher at $175.50 and October lives closed $1.92 higher at $178.25.  August feeders closed $.65 higher at $243.25 and September... Read More.