Strong fundamentals are driving cattle prices higher, but hogs need a boost
June Live Cattle Futures (LEM26) last Friday rose $1.825 to $253.90 and over the week they are up $5.00. May feeder cattle futures (GFK26) gained $3.45 to $361.45 and were down $2.775 for the week. Prices were trading slightly mixed in early trading on Monday, with live cattle slightly higher and feeders modestly lower. June…