
Live and feeder cattle futures were higher ahead of a USDA cattle inventory report expected to be bullish, with February live cattle up $0.87 to $139.57 and March feeders up $3.40 to $163.02. Boxed beef cutout closed lower and lean hog futures were mixed.
Pre-report buying reflects expectations of tight cattle supplies, supporting feeder cattle values and feed demand, while the weaker cutout limits upside.
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