Schwieterman

Schwieterman: Cattle futures lower, corn values lower
05/07/2013 8:59:55 AM
Feeder cattle futures closed modestly lower on Monday in spite of sharply lower corn values. FULL STORY »

Schwieterman: Live cattle futures end week with a selloff
05/06/2013 8:48:21 AM
Live cattle futures imploded on Friday, closing below the 40 day moving average in most all of the contracts. The end of the week selloff came in the face of sharply higher cutout values for the week and better cash trade in all regions. FULL STORY »

Schwieterman: Cattle futures post solid gains, corn market strong
05/03/2013 8:55:20 AM
Feeder cattle futures posted solid gains on Thursday in spite of strength in the corn market. Buying has continued in overnight feeder trade, with the lead May contract back testing the highs for the week. FULL STORY »

Schwieterman: Packers motivated by record high beef prices
05/02/2013 8:53:50 AM
Live cattle futures recovered most of Tuesday’s losses to close moderately higher on Wednesday. Support from new record high choice beef prices prompted packers to pay fully steady money in the south at midweek, with feedlots willing to accept due to their strong basis advantage. FULL STORY »

Schwieterman: Cash bids start early, corn weaker overnight
05/01/2013 9:02:13 AM
Feeder cattle futures were unable to take advantage of a weak close in the corn market on Tuesday. Continued weakness in corn overnight has been enough to lift the feeders to modest gains in early morning activity. FULL STORY »

Schwieterman: Limit higher corn forces feeder futures lower
04/30/2013 9:31:16 AM
Feeder cattle futures felt the weight of limit higher corn on Monday, posting triple digit losses across the board. FULL STORY »

Schwieterman: Upward surge continues for cattle futures
04/26/2013 9:00:39 AM
Live cattle futures posted strong gains on Thursday, with the lead months closing above their respective 40 day moving averages. FULL STORY »

Schwieterman: Cattle futures move higher, Corn stronger overnight
04/25/2013 8:57:24 AM
Live cattle futures closed moderately to sharply higher on Wednesday, with the June and deferred contracts turning up on short term trends. FULL STORY »

Schwieterman: Cattle futures turn higher, demand optimism rising
04/24/2013 8:56:27 AM
Live cattle futures closed steady to moderately higher on Tuesday and are showing moderate gains in overnight trade. Cutout values were firmer on Tuesday, with demand optimism rising as the temps are expected to do the same. FULL STORY »

Schwieterman: Weakness in corn futures support feeders
04/23/2013 9:03:39 AM
Feeders managed a solid recovery after triple digit losses on the opening. Weakness in corn futures is adding support, along with ideas that better grass conditions should create competition with the feedlots for tight supplies into late spring. FULL STORY »

Schwieterman: Friday's report pushes cattle futures lower
04/22/2013 8:47:36 AM
Live cattle futures closed mixed to lower on Friday, and based on the cattle on feed and placement numbers, should see moderately lower trade to open this week. FULL STORY »

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