Livestock Markets

Market analysts provide commentary on the future of commodity prices, including lean hogs and live cattle. This analysis looks at marketing fundamentals, USDA reports, and breaking news.

Basis for cattle could shift from June discount to June premium to cash

The market seems to have the supply fundamentals to push higher over the near-term, and June Cattle may move from a discount to a premium to the cash market.

Basis for live cattle could shift from June discount to June premium to cash

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Cattle market weakness to spark investors to sell, analyst says

Hog weights are too high, and if slaughter normalizes, price may ease.

Cattle in a feedlot.

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Now is the time to be market alert, analyst says

Higher input prices, expectations for strong demand (domestic and export), and limited supply could keep prices supported.

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Machinery Insider

An increase in trailer listings is good news for buyers

By Machinery Insider

Used hopper bottom prices have been exceptionally strong the past five to six years even when other farm equipment was depressed.

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Low-hour John Deere 9620 RX tractors sell at auction

By Successful Farming TV Show

The hottest piece of machinery today are track tractors. Dave travels to an auction to check out prices on a pair of John Deere 9620 RX tractors.

Low-hour John Deere 9620 RX tractors sell at auction

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Tools

Tools of the Year 2021: Shop Essentials

By Top Shops

We searched the latest innovations from manufacturers for a tool chest of necessities on the farm and ranch.

Shop essentials

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Cattle Fundamentals Turning Supportive

Quietly gaining traction in the background of the spring crop planting delay are live cattle futures. Now as we start third quarter with eyes on fourth quarter, the fundamentals appear to be shifting.

Cattle eating at a feedbunk.

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Weekly Outlook: Has Cattle Herd Expansion Ground to a Halt?

What happened to the size of the herd in 2018? Did U.S. producers continue to increase their herds in 2018, or did expansion grind to a halt?

A close-up of a red cow and a black cow.

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Bullish Cattle on Feed Report Lightens Supply for 2019

Today's Cattle on Feed report lightens the potential supply we were fearing for the coming spring/summer. There should be some higher trade on Monday.

A cow and her calf in a pasture.

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How Will African Swine Fever Affect World Supplies and Prices?

While the Chinese government is taking aggressive action to eliminate hogs where cases are reported, it puts the world on alert that a drawdown in China’s hog herd is possible.

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Milk Prices Fall as Production Rises

The dairy industry continues to struggle financially.

Bottles of milk.

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Keep an Eye on the Cattle Market

The supply and demand fundamentals continue to balance each other well, which is why prices continue to chop and traded in this sideways pattern. Yet be aware of what might be lurking ahead.

Black cattle in a pasture.

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