# Feeder cattle futures and cattle value

> A Mississippi State University analysis republished by Beef Magazine says feeder cattle futures rallied in September and October to recover much of August's decline. The January 2025 contract rose about $15/cwt from early September but remained below its earlier 2024 highs. The article explains seasonal auction price patterns and the link between futures and the CME Feeder Cattle Index.

- Date: 2024-12-01 · published 2024-12-01T12:00:00.000Z
- Category: market · region US · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/27561-feeder-cattle-futures-and-cattle-value
- Commodities: [Feeder Cattle](https://feedsoft.ai/c/FCATTLE.md)

## Why it matters

The analysis helps buyers read seasonal feeder cattle pricing, but it does not report a new driver of supply or demand.

## Read by commodity

- FCATTLE: neutral

## Sources

- beefmagazine.com: https://www.beefmagazine.com/farm-business-management/feeder-cattle-futures-and-cattle-value

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