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Cattle Futures Dip Amid Iran Conflict and Market Volatility

3/10/2026

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April live cattle futures fell $3.95 to $234.575, despite a weekly gain.
March feeder cattle futures fell $6.975 to $355.625.
Lean hog futures ended the week slightly lower, with April down 5 cents to $95.625.
The ongoing war in Iran contributed to market volatility.
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) reported average steer and heifer prices at $240.00 amid light cash trade, with demand and tight supplies supporting prices.

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Story summary

April live cattle futures fell $3.95 to $234.575, despite a weekly gain.
March feeder cattle futures fell $6.975 to $355.625.
Lean hog futures ended the week slightly lower, with April down 5 cents to $95.625.
The ongoing war in Iran contributed to market volatility.
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) reported average steer and heifer prices at $240.00 amid light cash trade, with demand and tight supplies supporting prices.