Archive · 20 Sep 2025
Cattle Futures Rise Amid Tight Supplies and Strong Demand
Cattle prices went up!
This is because there aren't as many cows being raised as before.
The market for beef is still strong, so people are willing to pay more.
Even though the price of beef has gone down a bit recently, the stock market is doing well, which means people have money to spend.
The government also keeps track of how many cattle are being raised, and their report showed there are fewer cows than last year.
Lean hog futures also went up.
Live cattle futures closed higher for a second straight day.
Cattle supplies are tight.
Wall Street's equity market shows strong demand for beef.
USDA reported a decrease in cattle in U.S. feedlots.
Wholesale beef prices fell from their recent highs.
- Who
- Chicago Mercantile Exchange traders and analysts.
- What
- Live cattle futures closed higher, supported by tight supplies and strong demand.
- When
- Friday, September 19.
- Where
- Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME).
- Why
- Supported by tight U.S. cattle supplies and a strong Wall Street, which signals strong beef demand.
- October Live Cattle Futures Close
- Up 1.200 cents at 233.575 cents per pound
- December Live Cattle Futures Close
- Up 1.575 cents at 235.725 cents
- October Feeder Cattle Close
- Up 2.375 cents to 354.100 cents per pound
- Cattle in U.S. Feedlots (Sept. 1)
- 11.1 million head, down 1.05% year-over-year
- USDA Choice Beef Price
- $382.05 per cwt
- USDA Hog Carcass Cutout
- $112.05 per cwt