Cattle futures faded early follow through pressure Monday morning to rally back for a positive close.
Except for 20¢ lower in the back contract, Live Cattle futures closed an average of 71¢ higher (27¢ to $1.35 higher).
Feeder Cattle futures closed an average of $1.19 higher after four consecutive sessions of lower money (75¢ to $1.45 higher).
Wholesale beef values were steady to weak on light to moderate demand and offerings, according to the Agricultural Marketing Service.
Choice boxed beef cutout value was 41¢ lower Monday afternoon at $221.82/cwt. Select was 25¢ lower at $202.51.
Corn futures closed mostly 4¢ to 5¢ higher through Sep ‘20 and then mostly fractionally higher to 1¢ higher.
Soybean futures closed 10¢ to 16¢ higher through Jul ‘20 (16¢ higher in the front four contracts) and then 6¢ to 9¢ higher.
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