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Livestock Roundup: Quick Hits – Feeder Cattle, Chicken Nuggets, China Hogs, Turkey and U.S. Brazil Trade Talks

Feeder Cattle Hit Record Highs: Feeder cattle contracts are trading at $382.725/cwt, a record high, including adjusted for inflation. The previous peak was $320 in today’s dollars. Futures across the board remain elevated, averaging about $380/cwt, an indication that tight supplies will last into 2026. The support comes from limited cattle supplies, the lack of imports from Mexico, and the potential for herd rebuilding. NCC on Chicken Nuggets in New York City: The National Chicken Council (NCC) has sent a letter to New York mayor Eric Adams over a plan to ban processed meats, create new restrictions on artificial colors and preservatives, further limit low-calorie sweeteners, and aim to increase offerings of “minimally processed...

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