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Calf and feeder cattle prices were steady to $3 higher in the week ending December 18, 2020, supported by firmer futures and last-minute season marketing. A late-week winter storm weighed on buyer demand in some areas.
Higher feeder cattle futures support prices for feeder inputs, though weak year-over-year levels and storm disruption limit the upside. Feed buyers should watch for calf price gains into early 2021.
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