Negotiated cash fed cattle trade ranged from a standstill to limited with very light demand through Tuesday afternoon, according to the Agricultural Marketing Service.
Cattle futures closed lower amid light trade Tuesday, led by Feeder Cattle, which was pressured by Corn futures once again.
Feeder Cattle futures closed an average of $1.25 lower through the front five contracts, then down 18¢ to 30¢ at the back.
Live Cattle futures closed an average of 47¢ lower, except for 73¢ higher in the back contract.
Choice boxed beef cutout value was $1.61 lower Tuesday afternoon at $264.88/cwt. Select was 91¢ lower at $248.58/cwt. Also of note, steer byproduct value spiked 80¢ to $13.93/cwt.
Grain futures bounced higher Tuesday with hotter, drier weather forecast in the Corn Belt and wheat challenges in the West.
Corn futures closed 12¢ to 16¢ higher through Jly ‘22, and then mostly 2¢ to 6¢ higher.
Soybean futures closed 10¢ to 15¢ higher through Sep ‘22, and then 8¢ to 9¢ higher.
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