
USDA data show US range and pasture conditions finished the May-October season with 51% rated poor or very poor, the highest of the year and well above last year's 37%. Ratings were worse in the Great Plains and Southern Plains, which pushed cattle off grass and into feedlots earlier than normal.
Feeder steer prices have held steady at roughly $250-280/cwt since the start of the year.
Poor pasture conditions push cattle into feedlots sooner, raising near-term grain demand while shrinking the grazing base. Poor pastures also support feeder cattle prices by limiting supply.
Tras 21 eventos neutral de clima pasados, Ganado de engorde (feeder) se movió una mediana de +1,7 % en 5 sesiones (67% al alza; mitad central entre -0,1 % y +2,3 %), y -0,2 % en 20.
Tras 1465 eventos alcista de clima pasados, Maíz se movió una mediana de +0,2 % en 5 sesiones (54% al alza; mitad central entre -1,4 % y +1,9 %), y +0,9 % 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.