August Feeding Returns Collapse as Market Pressures Intensify
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9/30/2026
Cattle
Estimated returns to finishing 550 lb. steer calves plummeted in August, falling $175.68 to -$148.99/hd. Projected returns in September provide brief relief, with returns rising $181.61 to $32.62/hd before collapsing in the last quarter of 2026 to a low of...
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