Cattle

Cattle Futures Poised for Movement Ahead of Cattle on Feed Report and Winter Storm

Dale Sandlin Cattle, Marketing, USDA

This afternoon’s monthly cattle on feed report, combined with bitter cold temperatures and a major winter storm stretching across much of the southern United States, could be the catalyst needed to push feeder cattle and live cattle futures out of their recent trading ranges. Live cattle futures have remained rangebound in recent sessions. February live cattle continue to encounter resistance …

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Feburary and March Feeder Cattle Watch

Dan Agri-Business, Beef, Cattle, Commodities, Economy, Marketing

Holiday-Shortened Trading Week Puts Live and Feeder Cattle Highs to the Test This was already a holiday-shortened trading week, and with only two more days of trade after today, market participants are closely watching whether recent highs in the live cattle and feeder cattle markets are now in place. In our view, the next couple of sessions could be critical …

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Under Secretary Shares Discussion on Beef Exports From Latest Malaysia Trade Mission

Dan Agri-Business, Beef, Cattle, Export/Import, Exports/Imports, Marketing, Trade

Malaysia Trade Mission Highlights Growing Demand for U.S. Halal Beef USDA Undersecretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs Luke Lindberg returned last week from a trade mission to Malaysia, where expanding U.S. beef exports was a central topic of discussion. The visit highlighted both the challenges and significant opportunities facing American beef producers as trade relationships in Southeast Asia continue …

Georgia Beef Board

Georgia Beef Board Focusing on Consumer Trends After the Holidays

Dan Agri-Business, Beef, Cattle, Georgia, Georgia Beef Board (GBB), Marketing

The Georgia Beef Board is highlighting how shifting consumer priorities around nutrition after the holidays are creating positive momentum for beef. As the new year begins, many consumers are reassessing their eating habits, focusing on balanced diets and foods that deliver real nutritional value. We caught up with Wyatt Doolittle with the Georgia Beef Board to learn more about how …

Live cattle

Watching Live Cattle Futures

Dan Cattle, Commodities, Economy, Marketing

We’re keeping an eye on live cattle and feeder cattle futures as markets move into the second half of the month, and momentum remains firmly in place. Managed money fund traders have not slowed down their buying activity, continuing to provide strong underlying support for the cattle complex. In live cattle, speculative positioning has reached notable levels. Live cattle net …

CattleCon

NCBA CattleCon Entertainment Features Headline Performer

Dan Agri-Business, Beef, Cattle, Events, Marketing, National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA)

The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association’s CattleCon 26 is coming up February 3rd through the 5th in Nashville, Tennessee, and this year’s event promises to deliver far more than education alone. In addition to industry-leading learning opportunities and valuable networking, CattleCon will feature an exciting entertainment lineup that celebrates the heart of Music City. We caught up with Kristen Torres with …

Superior Livestock

Superior Livestock Sale Results

Dan Agri-Business, Beef, Cattle, Economy, Events, Marketing

Superior Livestock Opens the Year with Strong Cattle Demand Superior Livestock’s first major sale of the new year is sending a clear signal about the strength of the cattle market, as feeders showed they are not shying away from bidding what it takes to secure cattle. The company kicked off 2026 with its Bell Ringer video auction, hosted out of …

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Venezuela News Impacting Markets

Dan Agri-Business, Beef, Cattle, Commodities, Corn, Economy, Field Crops, Marketing, Soybeans, Wheat

Grains and Livestock Futures Reflect Market Calm Amid Venezuela Geopolitical Shift It’s been 85 years since the bombing of Pearl Harbor on December 7th, 1941. January 7th, 2026 won’t be remembered in the same way, but military action in Venezuela years from now could be seen as a major turning point in world events. Recent geopolitical developments in Venezuela have …

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Ag Stocks So Far In 2026

Dan Agri-Business, Beef, Cattle, Commodities, Corn, Economy, Field Crops, Marketing, Soybeans, Wheat

Grain and Livestock Futures Move in Opposite Directions Early in the New Year Grain and livestock futures are starting the new year on sharply different paths, highlighting contrasting supply-and-demand forces across the agricultural markets. While corn and soybean futures remain under technical pressure, cattle markets continue to surge to new highs driven by animal health concerns and border restrictions. In …

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Review of How Commodities Faired in 2025

Dan Beef, Cattle, Commodities, Economy, Livestock, Marketing, Pork

Commodities Wrap Up 2025 with Metals and Livestock Leading the Way As we wipe the slate clean and begin a new year, it’s worth taking a final look back at how major commodities performed during 2025. Reviewing a list of 48 tracked commodities, the past year delivered clear winners, with precious metals dominating the top of the rankings and livestock …