Cattle in U.S. feedyards drop to 8-year low

After 268 past bullish report events, LCATTLE moved a median +0.3% over 5 sessions (58% higher; middle half -0.7% to +1.4%), and +1.7% over 20.

• Mar 4, 2026America's cattle herd drops to a 75-year low-0.9%
• Feb 17, 202675-year-low: National cattle inventory drops to historic level+0.7%
• Jan 30, 2026U.S. Cattle Inventory at 75 Year Low | Paradigm Futures+1.0%
• Jan 31, 2025U.S. Beef Cattle Inventory Falls to the Lowest Level in 64 Years - AgWeb-0.9%
• May 25, 2018U.S. livestock: Feeder cattle extend gains on drop in placements - Grainews-1.8%

After 227 past bullish report events, FCATTLE moved a median +0.4% over 5 sessions (57% higher; middle half -1.2% to +1.5%), and +1.1% over 20.

• Mar 4, 2026America's cattle herd drops to a 75-year low-1.1%
• Feb 17, 202675-year-low: National cattle inventory drops to historic level-0.5%
• Jan 30, 2026U.S. Cattle Inventory at 75 Year Low | Paradigm Futures-1.4%
• Jan 31, 2025U.S. Beef Cattle Inventory Falls to the Lowest Level in 64 Years - AgWeb-5.9%
• May 25, 2018U.S. livestock: Feeder cattle extend gains on drop in placements - Grainews+7.3%