Negotiated cash fed cattle prices in the Texas Panhandle through Friday afternoon were mostly $1 higher than earlier in the week at $102/cwt., which was $1 lower than last week, according to the Agricultural Marketing Service.
Cattle futures edged higher Friday, supported by resurgent Lean Hog futures, tied to South Korea banning pork exports from Germany after a wild boar carcass in that European nation tested positive for African Swine Fever.
Live Cattle futures closed an average of 34¢ higher (7¢ to 47¢ higher).
Feeder Cattle futures closed an average of 47¢ higher (7¢ to 97¢ higher).
Choice boxed beef cutout value was 94¢ lower Friday afternoon at $219.89/cwt. Select was 22¢ lower at $207.10.
Corn and soybean futures gained some lift from the monthly World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates, with soybeans receiving added support from recently strong export sales.
Corn futures closed 3¢ to 7¢ higher through May ’21 and then mostly 1¢ to 2¢ higher. Week to week on Friday, they closed an average of 11¢ higher through the front six contracts.
Soybean futures closed 16¢ to 20¢ higher through the front four contracts and then 6¢ to 12¢ higher across the next three; mostly 1¢ to 2¢ lower the rest of the way. Week to week on Friday, they closed an average of 25¢ higher through the front six contracts.
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