Negotiated cash fed cattle trade was undeveloped through Tuesday afternoon. There were a few early dressed sales in Nebraska and the western Corn Belt at $180/cwt., but too few to trend.
A reversal higher in Lean Hog futures and apparent short covering helped Live Cattle futures gain some, while Feeder Cattle continued marginally lower amid light trade.
Except for 2¢ lower in the back contract, Live Cattle futures closed an average of 52¢ higher (10¢ to 82¢ higher).
Except for 25¢ higher in the back contract, Feeder Cattle futures closed an average of 26¢ lower (7¢ to 47¢ lower).
Corn futures closed mixed from 1¢ higher to 3¢ lower.
Soybean futures closed 3¢ to 8¢ lower.
Wholesale beef values were steady on Choice and lower on Select with weak to moderate demand and moderate to good offerings, according to the Agricultural Marketing Service.
Choice boxed beef cutout value was 10¢ lower Tuesday afternoon at $219.64/cwt. Select was 86¢ lower at $198.95.
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