Negotiated cash fed cattle trade ended up being steady to $1 lower last week at $110-$111/cwt. on a live basis and mostly $175 in the beef.
Higher feedlot placements in August weighed on Cattle futures Monday.
Except for 15¢ lower in the back contract, Live Cattle futures closed an average of 79¢ lower (42¢ to $1.45 lower).
Except for 50¢ lower in the front contract, Feeder Cattle futures closed an average of $1.19 lower (75¢ to $1.87 lower).
Wholesale beef values were firm to higher on fairly good demand and light offerings, according to the Agricultural Marketing Service.
Choice boxed beef cutout value was $1.36 higher Monday afternoon at $206.16/cwt. Select was 68¢ higher at $195.39.
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