Terrain’s Dave Weaber says herd expansion remains on hold heading into 2027, with feeder cattle and fed cattle prices expected to hit new highs in Q3 — even as a potential strong El Niño and the Cargill Fort Morgan lockout add fresh uncertainty to the supply picture.

Percentage of row-crop acres suffering from drought unchanged from previous week

Weather in focus as traders await Friday’s July WASDE report

High-pressure ridge, hot temps, over the Rockies may soon impact western Corn Belt

Jul. 8, 2026

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