Feeder Cattle Futures Drop as Border Reopening Shifts Supply Outlook
Cattle futures on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange came under heavy pressure early Monday after USDA announced it would begin reopening the US border to Mexican cattle imports, introducing the prospect of increased feeder cattle supplies after more than a year of import restrictions tied to New World screwworm.
The announcement overshadowed Friday's closely watched USDA reports, sending live and feeder cattle futures sharply lower at the opening bell and erasing the previous session's gains.
While the phased reopening is expected to gradually improve feeder cattle availability, the rollout is expected...
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