Negotiated cash fed cattle trade was at a standstill in the Southern Plains through Monday afternoon, according to the Agricultural Marketing Service. Elsewhere, it was mostly inactive on very light demand.
Live sales last week were at mostly $107/cwt. in the five-area feeding regions. Dressed prices were at $168 in Nebraska and at $167-$168 in the western Corn Belt.
The average five-area direct steer price was last week was $107.12/cwt. on a live basis, which was $2.07 higher than the previous week. The average price in the beef was $2.81 higher at $167.70.
Cattle futures firmed with last week’s stronger cash prices, as well as an increase in slaughter.
Live Cattle futures closed up an average 42¢ higher.
Feeder Cattle futures closed an average 47¢ higher (5¢ to 85¢ higher).
Choice boxed beef cutout value was $1.90 lower Monday afternoon at $216.98/cwt. Select was 40¢ higher at $208.01.
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