Negotiated cash fed cattle trade remained undeveloped through Thursday afternoon, though hopes increased for higher money, given futures strength.
Cattle futures, especially Feeder Cattle, continued higher, once again supported by rallying Lean Hogs, as well as anticipated weather impacts.
Except for unchanged in the back contract, Live Cattle futures closed an average 86¢ higher.
Feeder Cattle futures closed an average of $1.20 higher (52¢ higher to $1.87 higher). That’s an average of about $3 higher in the last two sessions.
Corn futures closed 2¢ to 4¢ higher through Jul ’20 and then fractionally higher.
Soybean futures closed mostly 2¢ to 4¢ higher.
Wholesale beef values were firm on Choice and weak on Select with moderate to fairly good demand and moderate offerings, according to the Agricultural Marketing Service.
Choice boxed beef cutout value was 64¢ higher Thursday afternoon at $229.31/cwt. Select was 26¢ lower at $218.37.
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