Feeder Cattle futures blasted higher Tuesday, more than gaining back the previous session’s steep declines. Corn futures were down for the day, but more than anything, Feeder Cattle were likely falling back into fundamental line after what appeared to be a technical-based, algo-fueled late-session selloff the previous day.
Feeder Cattle futures closed an average of $3.80 higher ($3.17 to $4.40 higher).
Live Cattle rallied on the stronger cash outlook and higher wholesale beef values after being anchored by Feeder Cattle the previous day.
Live Cattle closed an average of $1.56 higher (95¢ to $1.97 higher).
Negotiated cash fed cattle trade ranged from limited on very light demand to a standstill through Tuesday afternoon, according to the Agricultural Marketing Service.
Live prices last week were at $124-$126 in the Texas Panhandle, $126 in Kansas, $127 in Nebraska and $126-$127 in the western Corn Belt. Dressed trade was at $200. Early indications point to steady, but likely higher prices this week.
Corn futures closed lower mostly 3¢ to 5¢ lower.
Soybean futures closed mostly 6¢ to 9¢ higher.
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