Negotiated cash fed cattle trade remained undeveloped through Friday afternoon. Though too few to trend, there were a few live sales reported in the western Corn Belt on Thursday at $119.00-$121.50/cwt., which was about $1 higher than the previous week.
Front-month Live Cattle set the tone for firm to higher futures prices, supported by expectations of steady to higher cash fed cattle prices.
Except for $1.15 higher in spot Dec and 22¢ lower in the back contract, Live Cattle futures closed an average of 27¢ higher.
Feeder Cattle futures closed narrowly mixed (10¢ lower to 22¢ higher).
Corn futures closed 1¢ higher.
Soybean futures closed 10¢ to 13¢ higher through March ’20 and then 8¢ to 9¢ higher.
Wholesale beef values were lower on Choice and firm on Select with light to moderate demand and offerings, according to the Agricultural Marketing Service.
Choice boxed beef cutout value was 89¢ lower Friday afternoon at $214.41/cwt. Select was 30¢ higher at $207.52.
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