Weekly protein report: Feeder cattle supplies remain tight despite renewed Mexican imports

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.

• Oct 27, 2026U.S. Cattle Prices Face New Pressure as Mexican Imports Remain Restricted-4.1%
• Apr 3, 2026Weekly protein report: DMC payouts offer relief amid tightening margins | The Dairy Site+0.3%
• May 26, 2026Market Experts Consider Mexican Cattle Imports and Border Impacts on US Cattle Supply - Oklahoma Farm Report+0.5%
• Jan 20, 2026US lean beef trimmings import prices rise on China demand, tight supply+1.3%
• Sep 12, 2022Cattle Imports and Exports in North America with Derrell Peel - Oklahoma Farm Report-2.1%

After 65 past neutral trade events, Live Cattle moved a median +0.3% over 5 sessions (57% higher; middle half -0.5% to +1.4%), and +2.5% over 20.

• Dec 2, 2022Weekly global protein digest: HPAI, global dairy market update, Japan-US beef trade | The Cattle Site-0.1%
• May 17, 2024North American Cattle Groups Advocate for Oversight of Lab-Grown Proteins, Beef Imports - Drovers+2.0%
• Sep 1, 2026Economists don’t expect reopening the US to Mexican cattle imports to reduce high beef prices | News | palestineherald.com-1.8%
• Jul 31, 2025Weekly global protein digest: Pilgrim’s to build $400 million chicken plant, Brazilian chicken exports resilient amid bird flu | The Poultry Site+1.5%
• Aug 24, 2026Reopening US border to Mexican cattle not expected to drop beef prices | AP News-1.6%