StoneX's Arlan Suderman Analyzes USDA's Cattle Market Shift

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

• Jun 1, 2022Cattle Supply and Demand Issues for the 2022 Marketing Year+0.9%
• Jul 29, 2020Few surprises in the USDA cattle reports | AGDAILY+1.4%
• Feb 25, 2026Cattle Market Pushes Higher and Cattle on Feed Update | Ohio BEEF Cattle Letter-3.1%
• Jul 20, 2026USDA Outlook Highlights Tight Cattle Supplies and Strong Beef Prices-1.4%
• Apr 1, 2024US cattle prices raised on firm demand - USDA | The Cattle Site-2.2%

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

• Jun 1, 2022Cattle Supply and Demand Issues for the 2022 Marketing Year+4.4%
• Mar 30, 2023Feed grain outlook lifts feeder cattle market - Grainews+3.3%
• Jul 29, 2020Few surprises in the USDA cattle reports | AGDAILY+2.8%
• Feb 25, 2026Cattle Market Pushes Higher and Cattle on Feed Update | Ohio BEEF Cattle Letter-2.2%
• Jul 20, 2026USDA Outlook Highlights Tight Cattle Supplies and Strong Beef Prices-0.2%