# Beef Market Update: Seasonal fed market declines, feeder market staying strong, and no concerns for feed supplies - RealAgriculture

> The fed cattle market declined seasonally in early September as Labor Day approached, with the Southern cash price falling from $104 to around $102. Western Canadian trade also eased by $3-4. Analysts noted the boxed beef cutout had rallied more than expected, and feeder cattle remained firm.

- Date: 2020-09-05 · published 2020-09-05T12:00:00.000Z
- Category: market · region Canada · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/51259-beef-market-update-seasonal-fed-market-declines-feeder-market-staying-strong
- Commodities: [Live Cattle](https://feedsoft.ai/c/LCATTLE.md), [Feeder Cattle](https://feedsoft.ai/c/FCATTLE.md)

## Why it matters

Seasonal fed cattle declines and firm feeder prices reflect steady demand for placements, with no feed supply concerns cited. Feed buyers should expect stable grain demand from feedlots.

## Read by commodity

- FCATTLE: neutral
- LCATTLE: bearish ▼

## Sources

- realagriculture.com: https://www.realagriculture.com/2020/09/beef-market-update-seasonal-fed-market-declines-feeder-market-staying-strong-and-no-concerns-for-feed-supplies/

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