Negotiated cash fed cattle trade ended up $2-$3 higher in the Southern Plains last week at $111-$112/cwt. Live sales were steady to either side of even in Nebraska at mostly $112-$114, but $1-$3 higher in the western Corn Belt at $115. Dressed trade was $2-$5 higher at $182-$185.
Cattle futures closed narrowly mixed on Monday, although Feeder Cattle received some support from sharply lower grain futures prices.
Live Cattle futures closed narrowly mixed, from 20¢ lower to 10¢ higher.
Feeder Cattle futures closed an average of 19¢ higher.
Grain markets dove lower Monday with likely profit taking, as well as more favorable weather.
Corn futures closed 9¢ to 13¢ lower though Jul ’20 and then fractionally lower to 6¢ lower.
Soybean futures closed mostly 9¢ to 11¢ lower.
Wholesale beef values were firm on Choice and weak on Select with light to moderate demand and heavy offerings, according to the Agricultural Marketing Service.
Choice boxed beef cutout value was 47¢ higher Monday afternoon at $213.27/cwt. Select was 39¢ lower at $189.21.
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