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Cattle Current Podcast—Aug. 24, 2026
Cattle futures were able to fade early pressure from President Trump’s announcement to waive tariffs for 90 days on imported beef products for ground beef (see below).
Live Cattle futures closed an average of 78¢ higher, except for an average of 19¢ lower in the front two contracts.
Feeder Cattle futures closed an average of $1.27 higher, except for 55¢ lower in spot Aug.
Negotiated cash fed cattle trade was light to limited on moderate demand in the North through Friday afternoon, according to the Agricultural Marketing Service.
Based on the last established trade for the week, FOB live…
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