Ranchers, Facing Record Low Prices, Confront Surge of Brazilian Imports​

After 121 past bearish trade events, Live Cattle moved a median -0.6% over 5 sessions (40% higher; middle half -1.6% to +0.8%), and -0.3% over 20.

• Oct 25, 2026Phased reopening of southern border to livestock imports continues-0.7%
• Apr 8, 2022Monthly U.S. beef import volumes from Brazil surge to record high in early 2022 | Economic Research Service+0.8%
• Aug 8, 2023Cattle imports are causing the price of live cattle to plummet-0.2%
• Jun 30, 2025USDA announces phased reopening of Mexican cattle imports after screwworm closure | Reuters-3.1%
• Sep 10, 2024U.S. beef exports lower as cattle prices turn negative+0.3%

After 87 past bearish trade events, Feeder Cattle moved a median +0.4% over 5 sessions (54% higher; middle half -3.2% to +1.9%), and +1.1% over 20.

• Oct 25, 2026Phased reopening of southern border to livestock imports continues-3.0%
• Apr 8, 2022Monthly U.S. beef import volumes from Brazil surge to record high in early 2022 | Economic Research Service+1.2%
• Jun 30, 2025USDA announces phased reopening of Mexican cattle imports after screwworm closure | Reuters+1.9%
• Sep 24, 2026As screwworm fight continues, Mexican cattle ranchers ready for border reopening - El Paso Matters-0.0%
• Sep 10, 2024U.S. beef exports lower as cattle prices turn negative+1.5%