![]() ![]() To properly trade the feeder and live cattle futures, one must have a fundamental understanding of the beef industry. Many active traders aren’t familiar with the differences between feeder cattle and live cattle. Understanding when the reports are released and what analysts to expect is pertinent when trading feeder and live cattle. The USDA reports are also important as it reflects the inputs that are required to feed cattle. This report contains monthly totals of cattle in the feedlots that will be sent to the market, placement of cattle intended to be slaughtered, and marketings (sales). The most important report for cattle futures is the Cattle on Feed Report. *For example, to arrive at the price of live cattle futures that is trading at 1.24, multiply 1.24 times 40,000- the total value of the contract is $49,600.00.
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