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Welcome back to the Daily Live Cattle Price Tracker, I am Vanessa Clark, and we are talking all things live cattle prices and the cattle market to help you make better day to day decisions.

Let us start with the latest live cattle futures prices. According to Farm Progress and closing commodity prices reported by GX Ninety Four Radio, nearby live cattle futures are trading in the mid two twenties per hundredweight. The February live cattle contract closed today around two hundred twenty six dollars and sixty seven cents per hundredweight, down a little under fifty cents. The April live cattle contract is sitting very close, around two hundred twenty six dollars and seventy cents, also a bit lower on the day. Those mid two twenties are the key numbers to keep in mind if you are tracking the current live cattle market.

On the cash side, the United States Department of Agriculture National Daily Direct Slaughter Cattle report shows recent live cash cattle trade mostly in the two hundred ten to two hundred twenty dollars per hundredweight range, with a weighted average near the upper two teens. In major feeding regions like Texas, Kansas, and Nebraska, most recent established live trades have been right around two hundred ten to two hundred twenty, with dressed cattle in the low to mid three thirties per hundredweight.

So what does that mean for you if you are a cattle producer, feeder, or buyer thinking about hedging or marketing? A few quick takeaways.

First, futures in the mid two twenties and cash mostly in the upper two teens mean the board is still signaling relatively strong value for finished cattle compared with many past years. That can support feeder cattle prices and encourage folks to keep cattle moving through the pipeline.

Second, if your local cash bids are running several dollars under these national averages, it may be worth shopping around, talking with multiple packers or buyers, or tightening up your show list so you are only sending your best performing pens when demand is a little stronger.

Third, stay dialed in to basis. The difference between your local cash cattle price and the live cattle futures price can make or break a hedge. When basis is unusually wide, you may want to be more patient or look at smaller, incremental hedges instead of pulling the trigger on everything at once.

And finally, remember that strong cash and futures prices do not erase high input costs. Keep a close eye on feed costs, interest, and breakevens so you know exactly what price you need on those live cattle to lock in a profit.

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Welcome back to the Daily Live Cattle Price Tracker with Vanessa Clark. I am Vanessa, and together we are going to dig into today’s live cattle market, what prices are doing right now, and what that could mean for your next marketing decision.

Let us start with the futures board, because that is where a lot of attention is today. Nearby live cattle futures are trading a little above the two dollars and twenty cents per pound area, with deferred contracts also holding in the low two twenties per pound. That keeps us in historically strong territory, even with recent volatility and profit taking. Cash trade in the southern plains and the western corn belt has been running roughly in the two hundred ten to two hundred twenty dollars per hundredweight range on live steers, with packers still needing cattle even as boxed beef values chop around.

So what is driving these live cattle prices. The big pieces are tight cattle supplies, ongoing packer demand, and a consumer that is still willing to pay for beef at the meat case, even if they are becoming more price sensitive. Feedlots know they hold some leverage when show lists are current and packers are short bought, and that is when you see those jumps in the weekly negotiated cash averages. On the other side, weaker wholesale beef or worries about the broader economy can cap rallies and trigger quick corrections.

Here are a few practical takeaways for you today. First, know your break even and have it written down before you ever talk to a buyer. When the board pops a couple of dollars in your favor, you can pull the trigger with confidence rather than second guessing yourself. Second, if you hedge, consider scaling in, placing a portion of your coverage on when futures make new short term highs, instead of trying to pick the exact top. Third, keep an eye on basis, that is the difference between your local cash price and the futures price, because a strong or weak basis can change whether a hedge, a forward contract, or staying cash open makes the most sense.

If you are a cow calf producer, these live cattle prices are a reminder to run your numbers on retained ownership and backgrounding. Strong fed cattle values can support feeder cattle prices, but the cost of gain and your risk tolerance matter just as much as the headline live cattle quote. For feeders and finishers, this is a good time to review risk management tools like futures, options, and price insurance so that a sudden market pullback does not wipe out months of hard work.

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Hey everyone, it's Vanessa Clark, and welcome back to the Daily Live Cattle Price Tracker. I'm so glad you're here with me today, Wednesday, December third, twenty twenty five. We've got some really interesting market movement to talk about, so let's jump right in.

The live cattle futures market has been on quite a rally over the past couple of days, and today we're seeing some really solid gains. February live cattle closed today at two hundred twenty one dollars and ninety cents per hundredweight, up one dollar and ten cents. We're also looking at April live cattle sitting at two hundred twenty three dollars and forty cents, up ninety seven cents. These are three week highs, folks, and that's significant.

Now, let me tell you what's driving this. We've got cold weather moving across the US Plains, and that's actually pushing prices higher. When you've got freezing temperatures and snow falling from northern Kansas all the way through the Dakotas, that puts stress on livestock and can slow their weight gains. Traders are betting that this means higher cash prices this week, and we're seeing some short covering and bargain hunting from investors who think we went too low last week.

The feeder cattle market is also having a great day. January feeder cattle jumped to three hundred thirty one dollars and eighty five cents, hitting a four week high. That's up nearly two dollars from yesterday. The CME feeder cattle index was up twelve dollars and sixty six cents, reaching three hundred thirty two dollars and thirty six cents.

On the cash side, last week we saw live cattle trading at two hundred twenty in the South, with northern trades happening around two hundred eight to two hundred ten. The USDA is estimating about one hundred twenty two thousand head of cattle slaughter for Tuesday, with the weekly total hitting two hundred thirty seven thousand head.

What's interesting is we're also seeing beef demand picking up for the holidays, and that seasonal demand combined with the weather premium is really giving us this push in the market. Wholesale beef prices did dip a bit though. Choice cuts of beef were priced at three hundred sixty four dollars and seventy two cents per hundredweight on Tuesday afternoon, down four dollars and seventeen cents from Monday.

So here's what you need to know. The cattle market is showing real strength right now with those cold weather concerns and holiday demand working together. If you're a producer or if you're watching these markets, keep an eye on that cash trade this week and watch how these cold temperatures play out. The fundamentals are definitely worth monitoring as we head into the end of the year.

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Hey everyone, welcome back to Daily Live Cattle Price Tracker. I'm your host Vanessa Clark, and I'm so glad you're joining me today. We've got some really interesting market movements to break down, so let's jump right in.

Today is Tuesday, December 2nd, 2025, and the live cattle futures market has been pretty active. We're seeing some solid gains across multiple contracts. The December live cattle contract closed at 218 dollars and 17 cents, up nearly 4 dollars. February contracts are sitting at 220 dollars and 42 cents, also up around 4 dollars and 50 cents. And looking ahead to April, we're seeing 222 dollars and 40 cents with similar gains.

Now here's what's really interesting about today's action. We've seen live cattle futures rise between 3 dollars and 97 cents to 4 dollars and 60 cents so far this Tuesday. This is some pretty meaningful strength in the market. But here's the thing to keep in mind, folks. Cash trade hasn't actually happened yet this week. So we're working with some anticipation here based on last week's action where we saw southern trade at 220 dollars a pound, with some northern activity between 208 and 210 dollars.

The feeder cattle market is also showing strength today, with futures rallying around 7 dollars and 50 cents to 7 dollars and 90 cents. The CME Feeder Cattle Index came in at 319 dollars and 70 cents, up 94 cents. Cattle supplies remain tight out there, and that's supporting prices. When you've got limited supply and feedlots are looking to add inventory, prices tend to firm up.

On the beef demand side, we're seeing some encouraging signals. Boxed beef prices moved higher, with choice cuts up 2 dollars and 7 cents and select cuts up 6 dollars and 83 cents. That suggests retailers are restocking following the holiday period, which is a good sign for the overall market.

But let's be real here. Traders are still exercising some caution. We need to see that higher cash cattle trade develop to really confirm this strength. One day of gains in the futures isn't necessarily going to turn the whole trend around by itself. So while today's action is positive, we're really waiting to see if packers come in aggressive this week with their bids.

Federally inspected cattle slaughter was estimated at 115,000 head for Monday, which was actually 5,000 head below the previous week. That lower slaughter volume is also part of what's supporting these prices we're seeing.

For those of you trading or just keeping tabs on where things are headed, this is definitely a week to pay close attention. The cash market development is going to be crucial. We need to see if that northern trade can move higher and meet the southern levels we saw last week.

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Hi everyone, I'm Vanessa Clark, and welcome back to the Daily Live Cattle Price Tracker. Thanks so much for tuning in today. We're diving right into what's happening in the live cattle markets on this first Monday of December, and there's some really important stuff to break down.

Let me start with where we are right now. Live cattle futures for February are trading at 215.92, down 1.92 cents from where we closed last week. April contracts are sitting at 217.55, also down 2 cents. Feeder cattle are feeling a bit more pressure too, trading down 2.90 points at 321.075. So overall, we're seeing a moderately lower tone to kick off the new week and the new month.

Now here's what's interesting about the current market situation. Last Friday, we actually saw some pretty solid strength in the cattle complex during that holiday-shortened trading week. Live cattle futures were 4.55 to 5.30 higher on Friday's session, with December closing up 1.125 for the entire week. That was good momentum coming into the weekend, but we're giving a bit of that back today.

What's driving things today? Well, traders are really digesting everything that happened last week, including some important statements from the Secretary of Agriculture about the Mexican border situation and how cattle imports might be handled. That initial excitement from that news seems to be wearing off as traders are refocusing on the fundamentals of the market.

Speaking of fundamentals, the cash market shows some mixed signals. Southern cash cattle traded as much as four dollars lower for the week, though there was some late business accomplished. We did see late Friday trade at 220 in the South and around 215 in the North. Those prices are up from the 208 to 210 range we saw earlier in that week. So there's a bit of volatility in the cash market.

One thing that's not helping prices right now is boxed beef. Choice boxes were reported higher on Friday in the morning, up 3.83 to 370.65, but overall boxed beef prices are showing weakness. That weakness is going to create headwinds for live cattle prices going forward because it directly impacts what packers are willing to pay.

Slaughter numbers from last week were interesting too. We had 501 thousand head processed through Saturday, which was about 32 thousand head below the same holiday week last year. That's a notable decline.

Looking ahead, what should you be watching? Traders are going to be looking for any continued strength in packer bidding. If packers need to be more aggressive this month to get the cattle they need, that could provide some support. But the boxed beef weakness is really the big factor to keep an eye on because that's what's going to determine what kind of price support we see.

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Hey everyone, welcome back to Daily Live Cattle Price Tracker. I'm your host Vanessa Clark, and boy do we have some action to talk about today. If you've been following the cattle markets, you know it's been quite the roller coaster ride, and today's numbers are really telling a story worth paying attention to.

Let's jump right into it. As of today, Friday November 28th, live cattle are trading at 215 dollars and 30 cents per pound. That's up 2 percent from yesterday, which is great news if you're bullish on the market. Now here's where it gets interesting. This week, we've seen some real volatility, but futures are actually showing some positive momentum. December live cattle closed at 215 dollars and 57 cents, up about 4 and a half cents, and February contracts hit 217 dollars and 85 cents, up nearly 5 cents.

But let me give you the real picture here. Over the past month, we've seen prices fall about 6 and three quarters percent, so we're coming off a pretty significant decline. However, compared to a year ago, we're still up about 14 and a half percent, which tells us we're in a much better position long term than we were at this time last year.

Now for some context on what's happening in the live cattle market right now. We've got cash bids moving around in the north at about 210 dollars per pound, with dressed sales around 330 dollars. In the south, light trading is happening around 215 dollars. The marketplace is trying to stabilize after some pretty aggressive price moves this week. What's driving some of this action is that packers are hitting some of their largest margins we've seen in the past two years, which is actually encouraging more cattle to head to market.

Speaking of slaughter volume, last week we saw about 585 thousand head processed, which is actually up from the previous week. That's the kind of volume we haven't seen since mid summer, and it's important because it shows the industry is moving cattle when margins are favorable.

Now here's something really important to watch. Feeder cattle futures are showing some serious movement. We've got feeder cattle for January trading at 323 dollars and 97 cents, up 8 dollars and 85 cents today. That's significant volatility, and traders are definitely positioning for what might come next.

The futures market has been showing a lot of volatility lately, but most traders are anticipating an upward reversal in both cash and futures prices. Some folks are thinking we might see the cash market lead the way here as northern supplies start to clean up, which could give cattle owners more trading leverage.

Looking ahead, the market is expected to trade around 216 dollars and 62 cents by the end of this quarter, and analysts are forecasting prices around 227 dollars and 56 cents in about 12 months.

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Hey everyone, welcome back to Daily Live Cattle Price Tracker. I'm Vanessa Clark, and I'm so glad you're here with me today, Thursday, November 27th. Today we're going to break down what's been happening in the live cattle market and give you the latest price information to help you make informed decisions.

Let me start with today's closing prices. December live cattle futures closed at 211 point 02 cents per pound, while February contracts wrapped up at 212 point 92 cents per pound. Feeder cattle also showed some movement, with January futures settling at 315 point 12 cents per pound.

Now here's what's really interesting about the market right now. We've been watching cattle futures bounce back this week after taking some pretty serious hits recently. According to market analysts, cattle futures ticked up on Wednesday, and that recovery continued into today as traders adjusted their positions heading into the Thanksgiving holiday weekend.

The cattle market has been dealing with what I'd call a perfect storm of challenges. China extended its investigation into beef imports by another two months, which is giving global suppliers some breathing room but also keeping uncertainty in play. Meanwhile, we're also seeing pressure from a softening U.S. labor market, which is raising concerns that demand for higher-priced beef could start to decline if consumers have less purchasing power.

Here's something important that happened recently. President Trump cut tariffs on Brazilian food products, including beef, and those duties had been slowing U.S. imports of beef products from Brazil, which is the world's biggest beef exporter. This tariff reduction is actually adding more supply pressure to an already oversupplied market.

Looking at cash prices this week, we've seen some regional variation. In the Texas Panhandle, live prices are trading around 215 per hundredweight, which is down about 9 dollars from earlier in the week. Nebraska is mostly at 210 per hundredweight, down about 8 dollars, and western regions are down about 7 to 8 dollars as well.

The boxed beef market also tells part of the story. Choice cutout prices are trading in the 355 to 378 dollar per hundredweight range, while select cutout is in the 359 to 368 dollar range. These prices reflect the ongoing supply dynamics we're seeing.

Feeder cattle deserve attention too. The CME Feeder Cattle Index is sitting at 329 point 88, and January feeder cattle futures had jumped about 5 dollars and 37 cents earlier this week as traders repositioned ahead of the holiday.

What should you be watching moving forward? First, keep an eye on how demand responds once the holiday period ends and consumers return to normal spending patterns. Second, monitor any developments in the China beef investigation because that outcome could significantly impact global trade flows. Third, stay alert

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Hello everyone and welcome back to your Daily Live Cattle Price Tracker. I’m Vanessa Clark and thrilled to have you tuning in for today’s episode. If you’re passionate about the cattle markets, work in the beef industry, or just want to keep your finger on the pulse of live cattle prices, you’re in the right spot.

Let’s jump right into the most important update—the current price of live cattle. As of today, Wednesday, November twenty-sixth, December live cattle futures settled at two hundred eleven dollars and two cents per hundredweight, up just over four dollars on the day. February contracts were even higher, closing at two hundred twelve dollars and ninety-two cents, which is up more than five and a half dollars. And for those closely following feeder cattle, January futures closed at three hundred fifteen dollars and twelve cents, up over eight dollars from the previous session. These are some sizeable movements, especially with the market reacting to both cash and futures dynamics.

Looking at the cash markets, we saw some light trade in the Northern Plains at two hundred eight to two hundred ten dollars live, with dressed trade reported at three hundred thirty dollars. In the south, bids ranged from two hundred ten to two hundred fifteen, but sale volume was relatively light. Beef processors are holding steady on boxed beef prices, with choice boxes slipping by about a dollar and forty-five to close at three hundred sixty-eight dollars and sixty-four cents, while select cuts moved higher.

Now, what’s fueling these market shifts? There’s a bit of a tug-of-war happening. On one side, packers are lowering live cattle prices to protect their margins, and on the other, producers are facing challenging basis levels with deeply discounted December futures. We’re also seeing October’s cattle on feed numbers still keeping supplies tight, but strong packer margins mean we could see more cattle moving to market as we wrap up the month.

Let’s discuss what this all means for ranchers, feeders, and buyers. With futures rebounding strongly after weeks of decline, it might be a time for those looking to hedge to lock in favorable basis levels. If you’re operating without a hedge, the challenge is regaining lost leverage, so keeping an eye on weekly auction results and regional cash trades will be especially important going into December.

For consumers and retail meat buyers, the story to watch will be how beef supplies and processor strategies affect what you pay at the grocery store, especially for those premium middle cuts heading into the holiday season.

As always, I’ll be watching the trends for you, looking for actionable insights whether you’re marketing calves, finishing out your feedlot, or just tracking live cattle prices as part of your daily business.

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It is Tuesday, November twenty-fifth, twenty twenty-five. Let us dive right in with the most current live cattle prices. According to the latest market close, December live cattle futures finished at two hundred seven dollars per hundredweight, which is down twenty cents from the previous session. February contracts also softened slightly, closing at two hundred seven dollars and thirty-two cents per hundredweight. This comes after a sharp sell-off earlier in the week, when contracts hit their lowest levels since late June according to market recaps from Farm Progress and cattle market analysts.

So what is driving these moves? A mix of factors has come together. Recent plant closures, with the Tyson facility in Nebraska shutting down and reduced capacity at Amarillo, Texas, have injected uncertainty into the marketplace. While cattle supplies remain historically tight, and there are few signs of herd rebuilding, a string of negative headlines has shaken trader confidence and triggered significant futures liquidation. The Cattle on Feed report was widely considered neutral to bullish, but this was overshadowed by broader selling pressure and worries about packer margins.

On the cash side, light trading has taken place at around two hundred eight dollars per hundredweight in the Western Corn Belt. Last week’s cash trade showed some resilience, with prices ranging from two hundred fifteen to two hundred nineteen dollars in the North and up to two hundred twenty-four in the South. But with boxed beef prices slipping and futures under pressure, many sellers are taking a wait-and-see approach.

For producers, it is a tricky moment. When volatility spikes, it is even more important to monitor your breakeven levels and review risk management strategies. Tools like forward contracts and options may help bring some stability when prices are on the move. Keep an eye on boxed beef and feed costs, as those will steer both market direction and packer demand in the coming weeks.

A big takeaway for today: while the market is under pressure right now, fundamentals suggest longer-term tightness in supply could eventually provide support. Watch for how packers respond, especially with the Thanksgiving holiday affecting this week’s slaughter schedules and activity.

Before I sign off, remember to always check multiple sources for live cattle prices and trends. The market can change quickly, so staying informed is key, whether you are a producer shipping cattle, a speculator trading futures, or simply curious about the fo

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