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.

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.
Hogs look for bottom, while cattle begins to tighten

By Rich Nelson | February 14, 2013

Both hogs and cattle could be nearing a turning point, but patience and contextual analysis are key to timing your move.
Bearish factors weigh on hogs, while cattle climbs slightly

By Rich Nelson | January 31, 2013

Cold weather may appear bullish for hogs this week, but bearish factors will come into play quickly. Meanwhile, Russia makes its move, limiting U.S. imports.
Hogs, cattle defy Russia's threat

By Rich Nelson | January 24, 2013

Despite a Russian threat to curtail imports of U.S. and Canadian livestock, both hogs and cattle showed signs of resilience.
Hogs watching kills, weather and cattle keying off demand

By Rich Nelson | January 17, 2013

Undervalued hogs could offer some bullish opportunity, while demand for cattle starts to slip amid a stabilizing supply situation.
Hogs react to short-term supply, while cattle tight

By Rich Nelson | January 10, 2013

Hogs may have overreacted to short-term supply numbers, while cattle continues to deal with tight inventories.
Hogs, cattle turning on snow expectations for Midwest

By Rich Nelson | December 19, 2012

Snow forecasts for the Midwest have been rising, threatening transportation, and hog and cattle traders have been paying attention.