Cattle futures edge up as Memorial Day demand drives packer purchases - CME June lean hog futures fall25 April 2025 25 April 2025 2 minute read 2 minute read By: By: Global Ag Media North AmericaChicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) cattle futures ticked up on Thursday, supported by tight cattle supplies ahead of the US Memorial Day holiday, reported Reuters. August feeder cattle futures ended 0.525 cent higher at 292.700 cents per pound. He said the packers were willing to pay high prices to fulfil orders ahead of the US Memorial Day holiday next month, when grilling is traditionally popular. But, Kalo said the gains were capped by uncertainty about consumer demand for high-priced beef after Memorial Day. CME June lean hog futures fell 0.225 cent at 99.925 cents per pound.