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  • Fenced In: February Futures Jump as Cattle Inventory Tightens and Packers Hold Their Breath

    Fenced In: February Futures Jump as Cattle Inventory Tightens and Packers Hold Their Breath
    Jan 23 2026
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    This is your Daily Live Cattle Price Tracker with Vanessa Clark podcast.

    Hey friends, welcome back to the Daily Live Cattle Price Tracker with Vanessa Clark. Im your host Vanessa, and today were diving into the freshest updates on live cattle prices, futures, cash trades, and what it all means for you whether youre a rancher, trader, or just keeping an eye on the markets.

    First up, the current trading spotlight. Live cattle futures for February closed at 234.90, up 2.52 today, while April hit 236.92, up 2.10 according to GX94 Radio and Barchart reports. Cash trades are steady around 233 to 234 live and 365 dressed, with the Wednesday Fed Cattle Exchange seeing sales at 234 to 236.50 live and 365 dressed per Barchart. Live equivalent is hovering at 269.84, up a bit as DTN Progressive Farmer notes. Feeder cattle futures are also green, with March at 360.17 up 0.90.

    Big news today: the monthly Cattle on Feed report dropped this afternoon, showing January 1 inventory down 3.2 percent year over year, December placements off 6.5 percent but marketings up 1.5 percent, lining up with trader estimates from DTN. Beef exports are solid too, with 15,488 metric tons sold for the week ending January 15 per USDA. Keep an eye on screwworm cases in Mexicos Tamaulipas state, now at 13 active as of January 20, up from last week via Barchart.

    Looking ahead, tight supplies should keep supporting these high prices into 2026, as UGA outlook suggests, with fed steer prices potentially climbing another 5 percent. Heres your actionable takeaway: if youre selling, watch for packers holding back pre-report, but strong demand means locking in now could pay off. Track that Cattle on Feed data closely for placement trends to time your moves.

    Thats your daily wrap on live cattle prices and news. Thanks for tuning in, friends, hit subscribe so you never miss an update, and well catch you next time on the Daily Live Cattle Price Tracker. Stay savvy out there.

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    3 min
  • Cattle Call: Heavier Weights Pay Off as Snow Clouds Packer Bids

    Cattle Call: Heavier Weights Pay Off as Snow Clouds Packer Bids
    Jan 22 2026
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    This is your Daily Live Cattle Price Tracker with Vanessa Clark podcast.

    Hey friends, welcome to another episode of the Daily Live Cattle Price Tracker with me, Vanessa Clark. Today were diving into the freshest live cattle market updates, including closing prices, cash trade insights, and what it all means for you whether youre a producer, trader, or just keeping tabs on beef prices.

    First up, the headline numbers from Thursdays closing markets according to CK News Today and GX94 Radio. Live cattle futures on the CME wrapped up with February at 232.42 down 67 cents, and April at 234.85 down just 10 cents. Cash markets stayed steady overall, with FOB live prices hitting 233 per hundredweight in Kansas and Nebraska per Cattle Current, and a few trades at 232 in the western Corn Belt from Cattle Report. Boxed beef saw some softening too, with choice boxes at 365.89 down 22 cents and select at 360.04 lower by 2.41, as DTNPF notes. Live equivalent prices ticked up to 269.33, signaling solid underlying demand despite the dips.

    Were seeing mixed signals across the board. Slaughter volumes came in at 333,000 head for the week, down from last year per Barchart, but quality grading hit record highs with carcass weights averaging 957 pounds. Fundamentals look bullish with tight supplies, though incoming snow and cold snaps across half the country could shake things up, potentially slowing cattle performance and tweaking marketing plans, as highlighted in the Cattle Report.

    For practical takeaways, if youre holding fed cattle, those heavier weights are paying off right now, but watch packer bids closely, they might stay cautious amid weather woes. Producers eyeing feeders, stay nimble, placements are trending lower and prices feel stretched. Traders, keep an eye on volatility futures crashed last Friday on unexplained jitters but bounced back some.

    Thats your daily live cattle scoop, packed with the latest from CME futures, cash trades, and boxed beef trends. Thanks for tuning in, friends, hit subscribe and catch you next time for more on live cattle prices and market moves. Take care.

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    3 min
  • Live Cattle Rally Holds at 233 as Tight Supplies and January USDA Report Loom Large

    Live Cattle Rally Holds at 233 as Tight Supplies and January USDA Report Loom Large
    Jan 21 2026
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    This is your Daily Live Cattle Price Tracker with Vanessa Clark podcast.

    Hey friends, welcome to the Daily Live Cattle Price Tracker with me, Vanessa Clark. Today Im diving into the freshest updates on live cattle prices, futures action, and what it all means for you in the cattle game.

    Right now, live cattle is trading at 232.94 USd per pound, up a solid 0.24 percent from yesterday, according to Trading Economics. Thats building on a 0.96 percent monthly gain and a whopping 17.93 percent jump from last year. Futures are looking strong too February hit 233.00, up 62 points, while April climbed to 234.90, up 32 points, as reported by CK News Today. Cash markets show fed cattle steady around 232 to 233 live, with dressed prices near 365, per Ohio State University beef team insights.

    Big news ahead the upcoming January 23 USDA Cattle on Feed report is buzzing with expectations of tighter supplies. Total inventory could be over 2 percent lower year over year, December placements down about 5 percent due to fewer feeders and import hiccups from Mexico, but marketings up 2 percent thanks to an extra slaughter day, says Cattle Range estimates. Beef cutouts are rising too Choice at 361.91, Select at 360.30 both up from last week.

    Packers are squeezing margins with high input costs, but tight supplies from years of herd contraction mean prices stay supported. Calf prices are through the roof as grass turnout nears, so producers, watch your capital needs for buying and holding longer on pasture.

    Takeaway lock in some protection if youre selling soon, and eye that USDA report for supply clues it could push prices higher. Stay smart out there.

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    2 min
  • Cattle Markets Rebound as Screwworm Scare Gets Squashed - Vanessa Clark Reports Strong Gains Ahead of Big USDA Data

    Cattle Markets Rebound as Screwworm Scare Gets Squashed - Vanessa Clark Reports Strong Gains Ahead of Big USDA Data
    Jan 20 2026
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    This is your Daily Live Cattle Price Tracker with Vanessa Clark podcast.

    Hey everyone, welcome back to the Daily Live Cattle Price Tracker with Vanessa Clark. I'm so glad you're here with me today.

    So let's jump right into what's happening in the live cattle market right now because there's some really positive movement to talk about. As of today, February live cattle futures are trading at 232.37, up 0.22 from yesterday. April live cattle futures are at 234.57, up 0.60. And if you're tracking feeder cattle, March is at 357.67, up 1.22, while April feeder cattle are at 356.45, up 1.55. So we're seeing nice gains across the board, which is great news for producers out there.

    Now here's what's really interesting. Earlier this week there was some market volatility because of a false rumor about a case of New World screwworm being detected in the United States. The rumor circulated and the market took a hit, but here's the good news, that has been completely debunked. There have been no confirmed cases of New World screwworm in the US, and traders are responding positively to that confirmation. This should give the market the boost it needs to rebound even stronger.

    Looking at the bigger picture, we're in a really supportive environment for cattle right now. Cash cattle prices are holding steady, and boxed beef prices were higher yesterday. Choice cuts were up almost two dollars, which signals that retail demand for beef remains really strong. Consumers are continuing to prefer beef and continue buying it, which is translating into better prices at the wholesale level.

    For those of you looking at the longer term, the USDA has some major reports coming this month. The Cattle on Feed report drops on Friday, January 23rd, and then the big one, the annual Cattle inventory report, comes out Friday, January 30th. These reports could really move the market, so keep those dates on your calendar.

    One thing worth paying attention to is that placements of feeders into feedlots are expected to be down about five percent because of the border closure to cattle imports from Mexico. That means domestic feeder cattle are becoming more valuable, which could support prices going forward.

    The bottom line is that fundamentals look solid right now. We've got tight supplies, strong demand, and now that the market has cleared up the New World screwworm confusion, traders seem ready to move higher. If you're a producer, this is a good time to pay attention to where futures are trading and think about your marketing strategy.

    Thanks so much for tuning in to the Daily Live Cattle Price Tracker. Make sure you subscribe so you don't miss our next update. We'll be tracking these prices for you every single day. Keep watching this space, and we'll catch you next time.

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    3 min
  • Hoofbeats and Hundredweights: Your Sunday Cattle Market Roundup with Vanessa Clark

    Hoofbeats and Hundredweights: Your Sunday Cattle Market Roundup with Vanessa Clark
    Jan 19 2026
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    This is your Daily Live Cattle Price Tracker with Vanessa Clark podcast.

    Hey friends, welcome back to the Daily Live Cattle Price Tracker with me, Vanessa Clark. Today were diving into the freshest live cattle news, market updates, and those key prices you need to stay ahead.

    First up, the current trading price for live cattle futures shows February contracts closing at 232.15 and April at 233.97, according to GX94 Radios January 19 closing commodity prices report. Thats holding steady with some solid demand keeping things firm. Over in Nebraska, the USDA AMS reports weekly direct slaughter cattle negotiated prices averaging around 209.50 to 209.68 per hundredweight for live steers and heifers, with dressed trades steady at about 330 per hundredweight. Feeder cattle action is hot too at Joplin Regional Stockyards, where USDA AMS notes medium and large steers from 320 to 900 pounds fetched averages like 567 down to 345 per hundredweight, up slightly from last week with good demand despite heavy supply.

    National Beef Wire highlights recent auction highs, like Fort Scott Livestock Market selling steers at 377 for 764 pounds and heifers up to 390, while Lake Cumberland saw feeders around 390 for lighter weights. In Canada, Canfax reports western fed cattle pushing past 301 per hundredweight thanks to tighter supplies and lighter carcasses. Todays live auctions, like those in Heber Springs, Arkansas and Beaver, Oklahoma, are buzzing with activity too.

    For you ranchers and traders, heres your takeaway: with prices firm and demand strong, watch feeder weights closely, lock in those grids if youre selling soon, and track regional variance to spot the best opportunities. Stay nimble out there.

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    2 min
  • Daily Cattle Check: February Futures Dip, Feeders Soar on Tight Supply and Screwworm Buzz

    Daily Cattle Check: February Futures Dip, Feeders Soar on Tight Supply and Screwworm Buzz
    Jan 16 2026
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    This is your Daily Live Cattle Price Tracker with Vanessa Clark podcast.

    Hey friends, welcome back to the Daily Live Cattle Price Tracker with me, Vanessa Clark. Today were diving into the latest on live cattle prices, futures action, and what it means for you whether youre a rancher watching your herd or just keeping tabs on this key commodity.

    First up, the closing numbers from GX94 Radio for Friday. February live cattle futures settled at 232.15, down 3.90 from yesterday. April contracts closed at 233.97, down 4.45. That dip came after a strong Thursday push where February hit 236.05 up 0.90 according to Brownfield Ag News and Feeder Flash reports. Cash markets are holding steady around 232 to 233 for live steers and heifers per USDA auction summaries, with packers delaying trades amid a Tyson plant closing and tight supplies.

    Feeder cattle tell a brighter story. March futures reached multi-month highs at 364.55 up 4.85 on tight supplies from the US suspension of Mexican imports due to New World screwworm as noted by The Pig Site. National Beef Wire shows the real-time index at 369.31, with steer trackers around 377.56. Slaughter volumes are balanced at about 469,000 head through Thursday, down from last year but supported by strong beef demand and record-high quality grades from the Ag Center Cattle Report.

    Rumors of screwworm spread added early Friday pressure per AgWeb and American Ag Network, but overall tight fed supplies and bullish fund positioning keep momentum alive. Box prices improved over $5 this week, narrowing the choice-select spread.

    Actionable tip: If youre marketing cattle, benchmark against USDAs weekly fed cattle report out Tuesdays track carcass weights now at 956 pounds and quality at 86.9 percent choice or better. Time sales around holidays when volumes thin for better leverage.

    Thats your daily update, folks. Thanks for tuning in like always. Hit subscribe, share with your ranch buddies, and well catch you next time on the Daily Live Cattle Price Tracker. Take care!

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    3 min
  • Holding Firm: Tight Supplies and Rising Prices Signal Strength in the Cattle Market

    Holding Firm: Tight Supplies and Rising Prices Signal Strength in the Cattle Market
    Jan 15 2026
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    This is your Daily Live Cattle Price Tracker with Vanessa Clark podcast.

    Hey friends, welcome to another episode of the Daily Live Cattle Price Tracker. Im Vanessa Clark, and today were diving into the latest on live cattle prices, futures action, and what it all means for you in the cattle game.

    Right now, live cattle is trading at 235.70 USd per pound, up 0.23 percent from yesterday, according to Trading Economics. Thats a nice bounce after dipping to 234.93 on January 14th. Futures are looking strong too. GX94 Radio reports February live cattle closed at 236.05, up 0.90, and April at 238.42, up 1.10. Feeder cattle March hit 364.55, up a solid 4.85. Ever.ag backs this with live cattle at 238.425 and feeders at 364.550. Boxed beef is climbing, Choice at 358.53 up 0.54, Select at 357.65 up 0.47 per Barchart.

    Cash trade is steady around 232 to 233 last week across Kansas, Nebraska, and the Corn Belt, per Cattle Current. Packers are short on cattle, showlists are smaller, and feedlots are holding firm for better prices, says DTNPF. Wholesale live equivalent is up to 264.43. Over the past month, prices rose 1.97 percent, and they are up 18.30 percent year over year.

    What does this mean for you? Tight supplies and rising beef demand could push cash higher keep an eye on packer bids and hold those heavies if you can. Feed costs are reasonable, so marketing flexibility is your friend. Tune into export sales data for more clues.

    Thanks for joining me today, pals. Subscribe, share with your ranch crew, and tune in tomorrow for the next Daily Live Cattle Price Tracker update. Talk soon!

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  • Cattle Call: Locking in 236 Before the Spring Swing

    Cattle Call: Locking in 236 Before the Spring Swing
    Jan 14 2026
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    This is your Daily Live Cattle Price Tracker with Vanessa Clark podcast.

    Hey friends, welcome to the Daily Live Cattle Price Tracker with Vanessa Clark. Im your host Vanessa, and today were diving into the freshest updates on live cattle prices, market moves, and what it all means for you whether youre a rancher, trader, or just keeping tabs on this key commodity.

    Right now, live cattle futures are trading at 235.84 USd per pound, up 0.25 percent or 0.59 points from yesterday, according to Trading Economics data. That puts us near recent highs, with February contracts dipping a bit to around 235.225 as reported by DTN Progressive Farmer midday updates. Yesterday we saw a rise to 235.38, building on a solid monthly gain of over 2 percent and a whopping 19 percent jump year over year. Cash markets are steady too, with packers bidding higher late last week up to 233 dollars on fed cattle, per the Ag Center Cattle Report, thanks to smaller supply lists and climbing box prices.

    Feeder cattle are holding strong but pulling back slightly, with March futures at 359.40, down a touch amid tight supplies and fierce competition at auctions. Quality grades are smashing records at 87 percent choice or better, which means more premium beef hitting shelves and supporting those prices. Corn dipped after a bearish USDA report, but thats creating some feed cost relief if youre finishing cattle.

    Heres your actionable takeaway: With forecasts eyeing 236 by quarter end and volatility in futures, consider locking in forward contracts now, basis to nearby months, to hedge against swings. Keep watching cash trades and cutout values for selling cues theyre your real market signal.

    Thanks for tuning in, friends. If you love these daily live cattle price tracker insights, hit subscribe and join me next time for more on live cattle futures, trading prices, and rancher tips. Talk soon.

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