Negotiated cash fed cattle trade remained undeveloped through Thursday afternoon. A few live trades were reported in the western Corn Belt at $124/cwt., but too few to trend.
Cattle futures leaked mostly slightly higher, apparently tied to expectations of further cash support for fed cattle. Lower grain prices also provided support to Feeder Cattle.
Except for 5¢ and 17¢ lower in Dec and away Feb, respectively, Live Cattle futures closed an average of 29¢ higher.
Feeder Cattle futures closed an average of 39¢ higher (5¢ to 60¢ higher).
Corn futures closed 2¢ to 4¢ lower through Sep ’20 and then mostly 1¢ lower.
Soybean futures closed 10¢ to 13¢ lower through Jul ‘20, and then 8¢ to 9¢ lower, amid chatter about fewer year-over-year exports to China and early expectations for the next domestic crop weighing on stocks.
Wholesale beef values were weak to lower on light demand and offerings, according to the Agricultural Marketing Service.Choice boxed beef cutout value was 37¢ lower Thursday afternoon at $216.07/cwt. Select was $1.60 lower at $210.41.
Podcast: Play in new window | Download
Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Android | RSS | More