Rich Nelson

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Rich Nelson

Rich Nelson is Director of Research at Allendale, Inc. in McHenry, IL. Allendale is registered with the CFTC and NFA and is a member of the NIBA. www.allendale-inc.com.

Pork packer margins key, while cash cattle slips

By Rich Nelson | May 9, 2013

Packer margins are driving short-term fluctuations in pork, while the pre-season run-up in cattle may be over.
Hogs confirm bullish trend, while cattle rallies

By Rich Nelson | May 2, 2013

Although both hogs and cattle are trending higher, the end of the bull moves may be upon us soon.
Supply factors driving hogs, while cattle prices point lower

By Rich Nelson | April 24, 2013

Demand data is hazy in hogs, but supply is clear as long it's kept in context. Cattle, meanwhile, could trend slightly lower into summer.
Pork at turning point, while cattle is demand driven

By Rich Nelson | April 18, 2013

Pork is making some surprise moves, and cattle supply figures try to take some focus off demand.
Hog weakness less clear past surface, while cattle aims lower

By Rich Nelson | April 10, 2013

The supply/demand picture for hogs looks pretty bearish right now, but a critical look at the facts may suggest otherwise.
Hogs wait for USDA, while cattle futures rally despite cash

By Rich Nelson | March 28, 2013

Hogs eye Thursday's grain numbers and quarterly Hogs & Pigs report, while cattle futures buck cash's bearish tone.
Hog prices stabilize, and cattle could be bottoming

By Rich Nelson | March 14, 2013

The hog market appears to have priced in recent bearish concerns, while cattle could be poised to turn higher.
Fundamentals twist hogs, while cattle is undecisive

By Rich Nelson | March 7, 2013

Cash hogs and wholesale pork are diverging, while supply factors will start to push aside demand concerns in cattle.
Hogs, cattle face uncertainty from weather and China

By Rich Nelson | February 28, 2013

Hogs are stymied by slaughter and China's demands, while cattle could be hurt big by early week blizzard.
Hogs, cattle focus on factors other than winter storm

By Rich Nelson | February 21, 2013

Although major winter storms are sweeping through hog and cattle country, trade and other issues are driving prices.