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Soybean meal monthly nearby. (chart as of May 25, 2016)

Drozd: Two-month reversal forewarns livestock producers to higher meal prices

The meal market was technically oversold which created the opportunity for a short covering rally

By David Drozd June 2, 2016

Sometimes it just does not pay to ignore what the charts are telling you. Case in point, soybean meal futures exploded higher after a two-month reversal materialized on the monthly nearby futures chart. This reversal pattern indicated a change in trend and is illustrated in the accompanying chart. Since its development on March 31, the

Livestock, Livestock Markets

Small sale for first auction of summer schedule

By Mark Elliot May 31, 2016

Demand was there to be filled and buyers were prepared for some major bidding — but just 54 sheep and goats were delivered for the May 4 sale at Winnipeg. It’s possible some classifications saw higher bidding than ordinary because of the limited selection. A group of six 224-pound Suffolk-cross ewes carried similar interest as

Livestock Markets, Markets

New-crop lambs arrive for Orthodox Easter season

The latest sale had a 'clean out the flock' to prepare for the summer grazing season feel

By Mark Elliot May 6, 2016

The summer sheep and goat auction schedule is set to begin with one sale on the first Monday of every month. The approaching Orthodox Easter translated into strong bidding for 300 sheep and goats at Winnipeg Livestock Auction April 20. The bidding on the various ewes appeared to have dropped from the last sale. However,

Livestock Cattle Weekly Nearby – chart as of February 22, 2016.

Livestock Markets, Markets

Drozd: Reversal patterns alert cattle producers to market downturn

Cattle markets took a sudden downturn in October 2014, catching many producers off guard

By David Drozd March 3, 2016

The live cattle market has been under pressure since the nearby futures market at the CME peaked at $171.975 per hundredweight in October 2014. In the 14 months that followed, prices on the weekly nearby live cattle futures chart plummeted $55/cwt to $116.975/cwt, before recovering $20 per hundredweight. Although the downturn was sudden, and may

Livestock, Livestock Markets

Lamb prices promisingly strong for start of 2016

There were 350 sheep and goats delivered to the Winnipeg Livestock Auction sale Jan. 6

By Mark Elliot January 15, 2016

Bidding on ewes was based on buyer preferences rather than weight. Buyers showed higher bidding interest in hair ewes. The hair ewes received $1.30 and $1.20 per pound, while the average bidding was $0.90 per pound. There was only a 160-pound Rideau-cross ram, which brought $204.80 ($1.28 per pound). Heavyweight lambs on offer included five

Livestock Markets, US Markets

CME live cattle futures seen opening mixed, hogs weak

By Reuters October 20, 2014

Oct 20 (Reuters) – Chicago Mercantile Exchange live cattle futures were set to open mixed on Monday as investors await clear fundamental market direction, traders said.

Livestock Markets, US Markets

Short-covering lifts CME hogs futures; cattle weak

By Reuters October 17, 2014

Oct 17 (Reuters) – Chicago Mercantile Exchange lean hogs futures turned higher on Friday, supported by short-covering ahead of the weekend, traders said.

Livestock Markets, US Markets

Lower cash prices extend CME hog futures losses

By Reuters October 16, 2014

Oct 16 (Reuters) – Chicago Mercantile Exchange lean hogs futures fell for a third day in a row on Thursday, weighed on by Wednesday’s weaker cash and wholesale pork prices, traders said.

Livestock Markets, US Markets

Stock market selloff sends CME live cattle futures lower

By Reuters October 15, 2014

Oct 15 (Reuters) – Chicago Mercantile Exchange live cattle futures edged lower on Wednesday, pressured by continued turmoil on Wall Street, traders said.

Livestock Markets, US Markets

CME live cattle futures slip on profit-taking

By Reuters October 14, 2014

Oct 14 (Reuters) – Chicago Mercantile Exchange live cattle futures turned weaker on Tuesday, pressured by profit-taking as investors waited for cash price direction, traders said.

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Livestock Markets

Drozd: Two-month reversal forewarns livestock producers to higher meal prices

Small sale for first auction of summer schedule

New-crop lambs arrive for Orthodox Easter season

Drozd: Reversal patterns alert cattle producers to market downturn

Lamb prices promisingly strong for start of 2016

CME live cattle futures seen opening mixed, hogs weak

Short-covering lifts CME hogs futures; cattle weak

Lower cash prices extend CME hog futures losses

Stock market selloff sends CME live cattle futures lower

CME live cattle futures slip on profit-taking

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