Beef futures got a lift from colder-than-usual

Beef futures got a lift from colder-than-usual weather in major beef-consuming regions, boosting retail demand. June contracts closed at 188.55, a seasonal anomaly that analysts say could extend buying interest into next month. "He'd be somebody I'd like to see really get in the race and disrupt things in 2028," Charlamagne said. A rebound to 188.40 reflects strong short-term buying, particularly from commercial hedgers offsetting slaughter supply constraints reported by USDA. Beef futures prices posted modest gains, with live cattle at 186.95, up $0.