Feeder Cattle futures led Live Cattle higher Monday. New-month positioning was likely a contributor. As well, the declining number of new coronavirus cases in China suggest the worst may be over in that nation, paving the way toward a resumption toward normal levels of commerce.
Other than 75¢ lower in recently minted away Aug, Live Cattle futures closed an average of $1.82 higher (62¢ higher toward the back to $2.77 higher toward the front).
Feeder Cattle futures closed an average of $2.09 higher ($1.32 to $2.45 higher).
Wholesale beef values were higher on good demand and light to moderate offerings, according to the Agricultural Marketing Service.
Choice boxed beef cutout value was $1.23 higher Monday afternoon at $206.53/cwt. Select was $2.25 higher at $201.16.
Corn futures closed 3¢ to 8¢ higher through Mar ’21 and then mostly fractionally higher to 1¢ higher.
Soybean futures closed 7¢ to 9¢ higher.
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