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Cattle Prices Defy Expectations: Your Daily Dose of Moo-ving Markets

Cattle Prices Defy Expectations: Your Daily Dose of Moo-ving Markets

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This is your Daily Live Cattle Price Tracker with Vanessa Clark podcast.

Hello and welcome to the Daily Live Cattle Price Tracker, I am Vanessa Clark bringing you the most up-to-date news, market analysis, and actionable insights about live cattle prices. If you are a cattle producer, investor, or just curious about the beef supply chain, you are definitely in the right spot.

Let’s kick things off by looking at the current trading price for live cattle as of today, Monday, November 3, 2025. The December live cattle contract closed at two hundred thirty-two dollars and twenty cents per hundredweight, up two dollars and fifty-two cents from the previous session. February’s contract settled at two hundred thirty point four zero, also showing a healthy increase. These upticks reflect a resilient market even as the sector faces headwinds from seasonal trends and shifting fundamentals. According to Trading Economics, spot market prices for live cattle traded at around two hundred thirty-two dollars and twenty-five cents, continuing the slight upward momentum that has defined the past several sessions.

Let’s talk about what’s driving these prices. In the southern region, cash sales were reported between two hundred thirty-five and two hundred thirty-six dollars, while the northern markets saw larger volumes move at around two hundred thirty. Cash prices have bumped up slightly at the end of the week, which tells us that demand remains strong. However, compared to last week, prices in some areas are down around eight dollars, which could be a signal that packers and buyers are stepping back to assess demand going into the holiday season.

On the supply side, cattle slaughter numbers this past week came in at five hundred fifty-nine thousand head, which is about fourteen thousand less than last week and over fifty-six thousand lower than a year ago. This decrease in slaughter volume is partly a response to packers closely monitoring retail demand and making real-time adjustments. It’s a reminder that consumer habits, even subtle shifts, can ripple through the entire market.

Boxed beef prices are also worth watching. Choice boxes closed lower at around three hundred seventy-eight dollars, and the select cuts were lower too, at about three hundred fifty-nine. If these prices trend downward and packers continue to throttle back, that could influence next week’s cattle prices as well.

Looking at the big picture, market volatility continues to be a major theme. Futures contracts have seen wide trading ranges with cash and futures prices frequently adjusting and rebalancing. One hot topic circulating this week is the rumor about the US border possibly reopening to cattle imports from Mexico in December. If that happens, it could inject extra liquidity and competition into our market, so keep that on your radar.

If you are buying or selling cattle, it’s important to benchmark your prices. Each Tuesday, the USDA publishes a weighted average summary so you can measure how your deals stack up against national averages. And as always, remember seasonal trends: fall is usually a time of softer prices, but this year’s market has defied expectations thanks to tight supply and shifting export demand.

For those managing risk, keep a close eye on futures contracts, watch for broader grain price movements, and take note of government policy changes around beef production. And don’t get caught chasing a mythical market top—market dynamics are always changing, and today’s hot price could shift tomorrow.

That wraps up today’s Daily Live Cattle Price Tracker. I’m Vanessa Clark and I want to thank you for tuning in and making livestock market knowledge a part of your daily routine. Don’t forget to subscribe and join me for future episodes where I’ll break down price action, trends, and practical strategies to help you take charge of your cattle business. Have a wonderful day and see you next time.

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