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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 supported by drop in corn

At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle ended the day higher with feeders leading the way on the drop in corn.  August live cattle closed $2.67 higher at $177.17 and October lives closed $1.87 higher at $179.55.  August feeders closed $5.20... Read More.

Soybeans, corn supported by weather concerns

Soybeans were sharply higher on speculative and technical buying. August might be the critical month for beans, but the trade is already concerned about expanding drought in the Midwest and Plains. There’s scattered rain in the forecast, but that will have to actually... 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.