Cattle markets look to build on another strong week

Trump tariffs and rain beef up cattle prices to a two-year high

This week a cattle price benchmark climbed to the highest level since March 2023 partly thanks to Chinese buyers looking elsewhere for beef.

Finishing beef cattle options

One of the things that we come to appreciate while working with producers in small-scale finishing systems is that there is more than one right way to finish a steer (or heifer).

Cattle markets look to build on another strong week

“June cattle prices settled at another new contract high on Friday as strong cash prices continue to drive the market higher,” the Hightower Report said. “Live cattle open interest jumped more than 8,300 contracts on Friday as new longs continue…

Despite the decline in volumes traded, the representativeness of cattle markets in total sales remains in most categories.

Cattle futures sharply higher to start the week - Brownfield Ag News

Chicago Mercantile Exchange live and feeder cattle futures were sharply higher, supported by last week’s direct business and some early optimism about this week’s trade, along with the midday strength in boxed beef. Feeders picked up additional support from the losses in corn. June live cattle was up $2.55 at $213.65 and August was $2.30 […] The post Cattle futures sharply higher to start the week appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.

Remarkable trade for cattle at Newtownstewart

Another remarkable trade on Saturday at Newtownstewart saw Bullocks and Bulls selling to £2900, Heifers to £2490, Fat Cows to £2410 and 341ppk.