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Wednesday's USDA cattle slaughter was 104,000 head versus a year ago at 117,000 head. Live cattle futures traded choppy and on both sides of unchanged before ending the session near unchanged. August Live Cattle was trading at 147.07, down 0.07 and October Live Cattle was trading at 150.27, down 0....

August Cattle is trading at 147.75, up 0.60 and October Cattle is trading at 150.77, up 0.55. Trading is choppy and range-bound on both sides of unchanged. Market talk about some sellers near 148.37 for August is making the rounds.

Live Cattle futures are trading a little lower Wednesday morning. August Cattle is trading at 146.77, down 0.40 and October Cattle is trading at 149.87, down 0.47. Trading is a little choppy. Market talk about high prices and overall higher supplies ahead is making the rounds. Trading is expected...

Tuesday's USDA cattle slaughter was 112,000 head versus a year ago at 115,000 head. Live cattle futures traded choppy and on both sides of unchanged. August Live Cattle was trading at 147.10, up 0.50 and October Cattle was trading at 150.20, up 0.52.

Live Cattle futures are trading steady Tuesday morning. August Cattle is trading at 146.52, down 0.10 and October Cattle is trading at 149.57, down 0.15. Market chatter about Beef prices at 13-month lows has kept trading active. Market talk that Packer margins and feedlot margins are in the red is...

Monday's USDA cattle slaughter was 110,000 head versus a year ago at 116,000 head. Live cattle futures traded mostly lower and choppy. August Live Cattle was trading at 146.75, down 0.72 and October Cattle was trading at 149.80, down 0.62.

Live Cattle futures are trading lower Monday. August Cattle is trading at 147.02, down 0.47 and October Cattle is trading at 150.02, down 0.40. Trading is and weak. Market chatter about price competition from other protein and imports is making the rounds. Cash near 150.00 is seen as supportive.

Friday's USDA cattle slaughter was 108,000 head versus a year ago at 113,000 head. August Live Cattle was trading at 147.47, down 1.00 and October Live Cattle at last check was trading weak near the lows of the day at 150.35, down 1.45.

Live Cattle futures are trading lower Friday. August Live Cattle is trading at 147.60, down 0.87 and October live Cattle is trading at 150.72, down 1.07. Trading is very choppy. Market chatter about less than stellar demand and chatter about more imports is making the rounds.

Live Cattle futures are trading a little lower and choppy Friday morning. August Cattle is trading at 148.27, down 0.20 and October Cattle is trading at 151.30, down 0.50. Trading is expected to be very choppy with a possible wide trading range on both sides of unchanged.

Thursday's USDA cattle slaughter was 111,000 head versus a year ago at 115,000 head. Live Cattle futures ended Thursday's trading session a little lower. August Live Cattle was trading at 148.62, down 0.37 and October Cattle was trading at 151.87, down 0.52.

Live Cattle futures have moved down Wednesday afternoon and are trading near the lows of the session. August Cattle is trading at 148.40, down 0.60 and October Cattle is trading at 151.77, down 0.62. Trading is expected to be very choppy with a possible wide trading range on both sides of unchanged.

Live Cattle futures are trading steady to a little higher after Wednesday sharp move lower. August Cattle is trading at 149.45, up 0.45 and October Cattle is trading at 152.57, up 0.17. Market chatter about less than stellar demand is making the rounds. Trading is expected to be very choppy with a...

Wednesday's USDA cattle slaughter was 109,000 head versus a year ago at 114,000 head. Live Cattle futures ended the day sharply lower after a choppy trading session. August Live Cattle was trading at 149.05, down 2.02 and October Cattle was trading at 152.32, down 1.70.

Live Cattle futures are trading sharply lower Monday afternoon. August Cattle is trading at 148.87, down 2.22 and October Cattle is trading at 152.00, down 2.02. Trading is choppy and some general selling has been occurring. Market chatter about the global headline news is making the rounds.