Negotiated fed cattle prices in Texas and Kansas traded $9/cwt higher at $180, an all-time high, while northern feeders were bidding $187. CME live cattle futures posted a large rally, and the Choice boxed beef cutout rose to $307.07.
Supply tightness after two record production years is driving cash and futures to record levels, supporting cattle prices and feed demand for the coming 18 to 24 months.
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Record negotiated cash fed cattle prices of $180 (+$9) and a higher Choice cutout drove a large futures rally in the window.
Record negotiated cash prices of $180 (up $9) and higher boxed beef drove a large futures rally.