Commentary
Cattle Markets: Stocker cattle demand increasing
The calf market appears to have slung off any mud it had in the last week. Stocker cattle have jumped back up to the levels of two or three weeks ago, and it seems like the demand is increasing.
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Schwieterman: Feeder cattle market weakens, corn trades lower
Live cattle futures closed sharply lower on Tuesday, with April rejecting early highs above 129.00 and closing 1.60 below the session highs. Triple digit losses were posted across the board, in spite of solid gains in the beef and moderate demand.
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Schwieterman: Lower corn pushes feeder cattle futures higher
Feeder cattle futures posted sharply higher closes again on Monday, with most active contracts more than 200 points higher.
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Post-report corn buying strategies
Dr. Elliot pointed out, March 1, 2013 corn stocks at 5.4 billion bushels, is historically low. Despite being almost 400 million bushels more than expected, it is about 624 million bushels (10%) less than a year ago. In fact, it is the smallest March 1 stocks inventory since 2004.
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Schwieterman: Live cattle traders eye domestic demand, show lists
Live cattle futures closed with triple digit gains on Thursday, supported by a $2-3 rise in the cash trade.
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Feeder cattle review: USDA reports setup banner day for cattlemen
Compared to last week, the bulk of the light offering of yearling feeder cattle sold steady to 5.00 higher with motivation from much lower than expected placements on last week’s cattle-on-feed report.
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Cattle Outlook: Crop report points to declining feed costs
The grain stocks report indicated corn supplies might not be as tight this summer as previously thought. Pasture quality and availability will continue to be a concern for the coming summer.
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Another look at the feedlot sector...
Last Friday USDA released the March Cattle on Feed report. The only real surprise in the report was that February placements were estimated to be lower than anticipated. It is critical to not lose sight of the widely accepted notion that feeder cattle supplies are “drying up” and how this influences placements.
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Cattle Markets: Stocker cattle have yet to hit their peak
The blizzards that have hit lately may take a toll on the calf crop, but hopefully it won’t be too serious.
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Schwieterman: Weakening basis levels to boost cash cattle trade
Live cattle futures surged sharply higher on Wednesday, closing 1.40-1.80 higher in the front three months.
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Schwieterman: Beef prices on the decline, light cash trade
Feeder cattle futures closed narrowly mixed on Tuesday, with the front month’s higher and deferred contracts lower. Corn markets were modestly lower on Tuesday.
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