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Feeder Cattle Mar '17 (GFH17)

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Feeder Cattle Futures Market News and Commentary

Cattle Rally Back on Thursday, as Cash Strength Continues

Live cattle futures posted $2.25 to $3.90 gains on Thursday, led by nearby Feb. Cash trade has been slow to come in this week, with some light sales of $200 being reported in the South on Thursday and a few dressed sales in the North at $320, vs. $315 last week. Thursday morning’s Central Stockyards Fed Cattle Exchange online auction showed sales on 135 head of the 1,108 head offered at $198 using the BidTheGrid™ method. Feeder cattle futures were up $2.925 to $3.65 on the day. The CME Feeder Cattle Index was up another $2.14 from the day prior at $275.00 on January 8.  

USDA wholesale Boxed Beef prices were higher in the Thursday PM report, with the Chc/Sel spread widening to $22.43. Choice boxes were up $2.17 at $330.78/cwt, with Select $1.46 higher @ $308.35. USDA estimated federally inspected cattle slaughter for Thursday at 122,000 head, taking the weekly total to 479,000 head. That is up 55,629 head from the same week last year.  

Feb 25 Live Cattle  closed at $197... Read more

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  • Hogs Rallying on Thursday

    Lean hog futures are trading with contracts up $2.07 to $2.45 so far on Thursday. The national average base hog negotiated price was reported at $79.35...

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