Tight Supplies and Beef Demand are Fundamental to Price Support

After 47 past bullish trade events, Feeder Cattle moved a median +0.2% over 5 sessions (53% higher; middle half -1.0% to +1.0%), and +1.5% over 20.

• Jan 20, 2026US lean beef trimmings import prices rise on China demand, tight supply+1.3%
• Dec 20, 2019Domestic Fed and Feeder Cattle Prices are Supported by Export Demand | Center for Agricultural Profitability | Nebraska+0.6%
• Oct 8, 2026Weekly protein report: Feeder cattle supplies remain tight despite renewed Mexican imports | The Cattle Site+0.9%
• Nov 13, 2023Paraguay's beef likely won't boost tight US supplies, importers say | Reuters-0.5%
• Jan 21, 2021Live export cattle prices push into unchartered territory + 2020 full year export data - Beef Central+0.2%

After 78 past bullish trade events, Live Cattle moved a median +0.1% over 5 sessions (51% higher; middle half -1.1% to +1.2%), and +0.5% over 20.

• Jan 20, 2026US lean beef trimmings import prices rise on China demand, tight supply+1.3%
• Dec 20, 2019Domestic Fed and Feeder Cattle Prices are Supported by Export Demand | Center for Agricultural Profitability | Nebraska+1.1%
• Nov 13, 2023Paraguay's beef likely won't boost tight US supplies, importers say | Reuters-0.9%
• Aug 25, 2026Flesh-eating screwworms, beef price surge collide as Mexico resumes cattle exports to U.S. - Los Angeles Times-1.1%
• Jan 21, 2021Live export cattle prices push into unchartered territory + 2020 full year export data - Beef Central+1.2%