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Cattle futures have recovered since April's COVID-driven sell-off, trading in a mixed $5 range in November. Feedlot placements and cattle on feed came in below estimates, and choice beef prices rose 18% in early November, with the cutout reaching $245.06 in late November.
A strengthening boxed beef cutout and tight cattle supplies support higher feeder and live cattle prices heading into 2021, which affects feedlot demand for feed.
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