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CME milk futures, cash dairy higher Monday

Milk futures were higher and the cash dairy markets steady to higher Monday on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange.    August Class III milk was up $0.16 at $17.36.  September was up $0.46 at $17.94. October was up $0.43 at $18.23.  November was up $0.40 at... Read More.

Cattle futures higher to end the week

At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were higher waiting for direct business to develop.  October live cattle closed $1.60 higher at $182.90 and December live cattle closed $1.50 higher at $187.05.  September feeder cattle closed $1.80 higher at $253.45 and... Read More.

CME milk futures, cash dairy closed higher Friday

Milk futures and the cash dairy markets were higher except for barrels Friday on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange.  Increases in Friday’s milk prices did not offset Thursday’s losses. August Class III milk was up $0.11 at $17.20.  September was up $0.29 at $17.48. October was... Read More.

Milk futures, cash dairy mostly lower

Milk futures on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange were lower Thursday continuing the week’s bearish tone and cash markets were mostly lower. August Class III milk down 40 cents at $17.09. September 34 cents lower at $17.19. October down 30 cents at $17.67. November 22... Read More.

Hog futures pressured by long-term demand concerns

At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were lower, waiting for widespread direct cash business.  October live cattle closed $1.32 lower at $180.50 and December lives closed $1.02 lower at $184.60.  September feeders closed $1.80 lower at $250.10 and October feeders... Read More.