Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) cattle futures on Friday ended lower on technical trading, amid concerns about inflation and potential trade retaliation from broad tariffs promised by U.S. President Donald Trump next week, market analysts said.
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U.S. livestock: Cattle futures turn lower amid inflation concerns, technical trading

Higher deliveries in most grains reports StatCan
Most farmer deliveries of reported grains increased in February from the year before, according to Statistics Canada on March 28.

Prairie Wheat Weekly: Bids mixed despite lower U.S. futures
Western Canadian wheat prices went in both directions despite lower U.S. futures and a stronger Canadian dollar during the week ended March 27, 2025.

India offers US tariff cuts on farm imports, eyes trade success, government sources say
India has offered tariff cuts on imports of U.S. farm products like almonds and cranberries as a further concession to the United States, two government sources said, hoping to avert President Donald Trump's reciprocal tariffs set for next week.

China absorbs massive Brazilian soy shipments in first quarter
Brazilian soybean traders are poised to ship record volumes in the first quarter, driven by strong demand from the world's largest importer, China, which is currently involved in a trade war with the U.S.

U.S. grains: Grain futures slump, soybeans rise, ahead of USDA planting report
Chicago Board of Trade soybean futures turned higher on Thursday as the U.S. dollar weakened, while corn dipped to the lowest in more than three weeks on expectations of increased planting by U.S. farmers this year.

U.S. Livestock: Chicago hogs slide while cattle continue gains
Chicago lean hog futures slid on Thursday as the U.S. Department of Agriculture released its Hogs and Pigs report.

Feed Grain Weekly: More barley acres possible despite less demand
Trade wars could make more room for cereals
Canada's trade wars with the United States and China could create an opportunity for more barley acres in Western Canada.

Long-term Trump farm impact could be loss of biofuel market
U.S. analyst says the repercussions would be many, including lower prices for feed for livestock producers
U.S. analyst Joe Kerns of Ever.Ag says the repercussions of Trump agriculture policies could be a loss of the biofuel market and lower crop prices.

U.S. grains: Chicago corn falls on USDA planting expectations
Chicago corn futures dipped on Wednesday as traders anticipated a U.S. Department of Agriculture data release showing a significant uptick in corn acreage in 2025.