# Cow-Calf Corner: Markets move past spring peaks; Wet pastures and foot rot - Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association

> Fed cattle prices fell from an April peak of just over $128/cwt. to about $120/cwt., the lowest since December. Choice boxed beef has dropped about $10/cwt. over two weeks, with chuck and round cuts weak and beef exports down 5.7% year over year in March.

- Date: 2019-05-13 · published 2019-05-13T12:00:00.000Z
- Category: market · region US · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/59048-cow-calf-corner-markets-move-past-spring-peaks-wet-pastures-and-foot-rot-texas
- Commodities: [Live Cattle](https://feedsoft.ai/c/LCATTLE.md)

## Why it matters

Softer fed cattle and boxed beef prices reflect weak middle-meat demand and slower export sales, which pressures feeder and live cattle values. Buyers may see lower cattle costs in the near term, though July 4 buying could firm cutout values.

## Read by commodity

- LCATTLE: bearish ▼

## Sources

- tscra.org: https://tscra.org/cow-calf-corner-markets-move-past-spring-peaks-wet-pastures-and-foot-rot/

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