Negotiated cash fed cattle trade was yet to be fully developed by late Friday afternoon. Live sales in the Southern Plains were reported $1 higher at $128/cwt., on light to moderate demand and trade. Though too few to trend, there were some early dressed sales reported in the Western Corn Belt at $208, which was $2-$5 more than the previous week.
Traders got skittish in front-month Lean Hog futures. Volatility there weighed on Cattle futures, though they closed mostly higher for another session.
Except for 17¢ and 40¢ lower in the front two contracts, Live Cattle futures closed an average 21¢ higher.
Except for 12¢ lower in Apr, Feeder Cattle futures closed an average of 84¢ higher (5¢ to $1.42 higher).
Corn futures closed fractionally higher to 2¢ higher.
Soybean futures closed mostly 7¢ to 9¢ lower.
Wholesale beef values were steady on Choice and firm on Select with light to moderate demand and offerings, according to the Agricultural Marketing Service.
Choice boxed beef cutout value was 22¢ lower Friday afternoon at $229.09/cwt. Select was 27¢ higher at $218.64.
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