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Schwieterman: Feeder cattle futures continue historic climb
02/22/2012 8:54:55 AM
Corn futures followed Tuesday’s sharp losses with another 2‐3 cent drop in their overnight trade. There doesn’t appear to be anything in the upcoming on feed report to slow the grind higher in this market.
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Schwieterman: Expect profit taking, hedge pressure this week
02/21/2012 8:55:47 AM
Live cattle futures and cash were sharply higher on Friday, with April futures finishing 4.20 higher for the week.
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CattleFax Closing Bell: Feedlots bid aggressively for feeder cattle
02/17/2012 8:13:07 PM
The fed cattle market was $4-$5 dollars higher this week with light-to-moderate volume. In the north, the bulk of the trade was at $128 to $129 per hundredweight on a live animal basis.
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Schwieterman: February live cattle futures soar to record highs
02/15/2012 8:53:40 AM
Feeder cattle futures posted triple digit gains for the second day in a row, setting new contract highs in all months.
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Schwieterman: Higher beef prices, smaller show lists
02/14/2012 8:22:17 AM
Feeder cattle futures closed with triple digit gains on Monday, supported by live cattle strength and continued strong cash trade. Solid gains in corn futures remain a limiting factor.
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CBOT Corn Review
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- CBOT corn outlook: Down sharply on USDA surprise supply estimate
- CBOT corn outlook: Seen down on outlook for harvest progress
- CBOT corn outlook: Seen higher as market extends rebound
CME Livestock Review
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- CME: Lower 2012 cattle supplies has markets surging
- U.S. livestock review: Cattle futures rally on near-term demand
- U.S. cattle: Futures lower on caution over demand, cash trade
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