Schwieterman
Schwieterman: Cattle futures post solid gains, corn market strong
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.
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Schwieterman: Packers motivated by record high beef prices
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.
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Schwieterman: Cash bids start early, corn weaker overnight
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.
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Schwieterman: Limit higher corn forces feeder futures lower
Feeder cattle futures felt the weight of limit higher corn on Monday, posting triple digit losses across the board.
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Schwieterman: Upward surge continues for cattle futures
Live cattle futures posted strong gains on Thursday, with the lead months closing above their respective 40 day moving averages.
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Schwieterman: Cattle futures move higher, Corn stronger overnight
Live cattle futures closed moderately to sharply higher on Wednesday, with the June and deferred contracts turning up on short term trends.
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Schwieterman: Cattle futures turn higher, demand optimism rising
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.
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Schwieterman: Weakness in corn futures support feeders
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.
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Schwieterman: Friday's report pushes cattle futures lower
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.
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Schwieterman: Cloudy report expectations limit cash cattle trade
Feeder cattle futures closed sharply lower on Thursday, with most contracts testing contract lows or nearing those levels. Corn is modestly firmer in overnight trade, with expectations for this afternoon’s report mostly benign.
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Schwieterman: Live cattle futures higher as slaughter rates jump
Live cattle futures closed sharply higher on Wednesday, posting triple digit gains in all contract months. Cutout values were sharply higher as well, with weekly movement and slaughter pace showing solid improvement.
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