Follow-through pressure on Lean Hog futures pressured Live Cattle futures once again on Tuesday. Other than 35¢ higher at the back, Live Cattle futures closed an average of 31¢ lower.
Conversely, lower grain futures boosted Feeder Cattle. Feeder Cattle futures closed an average of 88¢ higher, across a range of 52¢ to $1.30 higher.
Wholesale beef values were higher on Tuesday, with good demand and moderate offerings, according to the Agricultural Marketing Service.
Choice boxed beef cutout value was 77¢ higher Tuesday afternoon at $214.03/cwt. Select was $1.37 higher at $191.13.
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