Live and feeder cattle futures traded lower at midsession despite firmer cash and wholesale values. Interior Secretary Burgum signed an order directing agencies to prioritize grazing on vacant allotments.
Choice boxed beef rose $2.78 to $372.22 on Tuesday.
Grazing policy changes have little near-term effect on feed or cattle supply, so the move mainly reflects technical trading around moving-average support. Firmer boxed beef supports cattle values.
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