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Live Cattle Aug '20 (LEQ20)

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Live Cattle Futures Market News and Commentary

Live Cattle Slips Back Lower on Friday, as Feeders Head Higher

Live cattle futures posted losses of 12 to 55 cents on Friday, with August up a tick heading into the USDA’s Cattle on Feed report after the close. Cash trade saw some southern action at $182-185, with the bulk at $183 and down $2 on the week. Northern trade was at $288-295 in the beef, centered at $293 and down $5. Feeder cattle futures were up 12 to 60 cents in the front months with deferreds down 35 cents to $1.22. The CME Feeder Cattle Index was down 97cents at $241.70 on August 22. 

The USDA Cattle on Feed report showed July placements at 1.702 million head, up 5.85% from a year ago, with marketings at 1.855 million head and 7.72% above 2023. August 1 on feed inventory was up 0.28% from last year at 11.095 million head. 

Cold Storage data showed 407.13 million lbs of beef stocks as of July 31, a 0.2% drop from the end of June and 0.81% below last year.

USDA wholesale Boxed Beef were mixed in the Friday afternoon report. Choice boxes were up $1.35 at $317.34, w... Read more

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  • Cold Storage

    Cold Storage - 2024-08-23

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