# Cattle futures higher on demand, cash expectations - Brownfield Ag News

> Live cattle futures closed higher on stronger expected cash trade and a USDA Supply and Demand report that revised 2019 beef production estimates down. Feeder cattle futures gained alongside weaker corn prices. April live cattle closed $1.10 higher at $127.92.

- Date: 2019-02-08 · published 2019-02-08T12:00:00.000Z
- Category: market · region US · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/60749-cattle-futures-higher-on-demand-cash-expectations-brownfield-ag-news
- Commodities: [Live Cattle](https://feedsoft.ai/c/LCATTLE.md), [Feeder Cattle](https://feedsoft.ai/c/FCATTLE.md)

## Why it matters

A lower beef production forecast tightens expected supplies, supporting cattle prices. Cheaper corn also helps feeder cattle margins and supports feeder futures.

## Read by commodity

- FCATTLE: bullish ▲
- LCATTLE: bullish ▲

## Sources

- brownfieldagnews.com: https://brownfieldagnews.com/blog/market-news/cattle-futures-higher-on-demandcash-expectations/

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