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CME Group Resets Daily Price Limits In Cattle Contracts

The CME Group last week published a special executive report announcing the results of the annual reset of the daily price limits in the live and feeder cattle futures contracts. The new limits will take effect Monday, June 2. 

For live cattle, the new initial limit will be $7.25/cwt., up 75¢ from the current initial limit of $6.50/cwt.

The new expanded limit for live cattle will be $10.75/cwt. For feeder cattle, the new initial limit of $9.25/cwt.

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The Hunt for New Life: Fall Calving at Pride Ranch Episode 1

Video: The Hunt for New Life: Fall Calving at Pride Ranch Episode 1

Fall calving season is officially underway here at Pride Ranch. Today I’m walking the pastures, checking udders, watching behavior, and hoping to find the first newborn of the season. Some cows look close… others are still holding out.

That’s ranch life. A lot of patience. A lot of walking. And sometimes, no calves when you expect them.

In this episode:

• Pasture checks and cow behavior

• Signs a calf is getting close

• Where cows like to hide newborns

• The first official hunt of the season