Other than a few live sales in the western Corn Belt at $109/cwt.—too few to trend—negotiated cash fed cattle trade remained undeveloped through Tuesday afternoon, according to USDA’s Afternoon National Slaughter Cattle Review.
Cattle futures continued recent yo-yo movement, to the downside this time, with sluggish trade and traders apparently waiting for further direction.
Except for 7¢ lower in the back contract, Live Cattle futures closed an average of 83¢ lower.
Other than 10¢ lower in soon to expire Aug, Feeder Cattle futures closed an average of $1.21 lower, (92¢ to $2.25 lower).
Wholesale beef values were lower on light to moderate demand and offerings, according to the Agricultural Marketing Service.
Choice boxed beef cutout value was $1.30 lower Tuesday afternoon at $236.76/cwt. Select was 95¢ lower at $210.71.
Corn futures closed mostly 1¢ to 2¢ lower.
Soybean futures closed mostly 4¢ to 7¢ lower.
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