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University of Kentucky agricultural economist Kenny Burdine said COVID-19 demand shocks hit cattle close to harvest hardest, with fed cattle prices falling sharply. CME March feeder cattle futures had dropped nearly $25 per hundredweight from early March through March 16.
Kentucky heavy feeders had held up better, supported by good pasture conditions.
Lower fed and feeder cattle values reduce the cost of finishing rations for feeders and signal weaker near-term cattle demand for feed. Pasture conditions limit supply impact in the short run.
lanereport.comKevin O. Stinnett17 mar 2020Tras 70 eventos bajista de enfermedad pasados, Ganado en pie se movió una mediana de +0,0 % en 5 sesiones (51% al alza; mitad central entre -1,7 % y +1,0 %), y +0,4 % en 20.
Tras 46 eventos bajista de enfermedad pasados, Ganado de engorde (feeder) se movió una mediana de +0,3 % en 5 sesiones (54% al alza; mitad central entre -2,3 % y +1,6 %), y +1,8 % en 20.
Variaciones de la referencia de cada materia prima desde el último cierre antes del evento. Las lecturas históricas agrupan eventos pasados del mismo tipo; describen lo ocurrido, no lo que ocurrirá. No es asesoramiento de inversión.
Notes March feeder futures fell nearly $25/cwt through March 16 on COVID-19 demand shocks, giving context for the continued selloff on the move date.
Notes March feeder futures down nearly $25/cwt from early March through March 16, corroborating the magnitude, though it extends beyond the window.
