# Midday cash livestock markets - Brownfield Ag News

> Direct cash cattle trade was steady to lower at midday with Nebraska dressed deals at $287 to $288. Boxed beef rose, with Choice up $1.19 to $295.19, while cash hogs were higher on light negotiated trade and solid export demand for US pork.

- Date: 2024-02-15 · published 2024-02-15T12:00:00.000Z
- Category: market · region US · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/5542-midday-cash-livestock-markets-brownfield-ag-news
- Commodities: [Live Cattle](https://feedsoft.ai/c/LCATTLE.md), [Lean Hogs](https://feedsoft.ai/c/HOGS.md)

## Why it matters

Firm boxed beef and strong pork export demand support livestock values, while steady cash cattle prices limit upside for feeder cattle costs.

## Read by commodity

- HOGS: bullish ▲
- LCATTLE: bullish ▲

## Linked price moves

| Commodity | Date | Window | Change % | z-score | Why linked |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| HOGS | 2024-02-15 | 1 | +6.5% | 6.3 | Midday cash hogs were higher on solid export demand for pork, which supported futures on the day, though it is a secondary confirming report. |
| HOGS | 2024-02-20 | 5 | +10.1% | 2.8 | Cash hogs were higher on solid export demand for US pork, supporting futures. |

## Sources

- brownfieldagnews.com: https://brownfieldagnews.com/blog/market-news/midday-cash-livestock-markets-2217/

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