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Cattle prices have held above analyst projections in 2018 despite large supplies, with fed cattle near $108-110 and yearlings running above 2017 levels. Producers are optimistic for the fourth quarter and into early 2019.
Stronger-than-expected fed and yearling prices support feedlot margins and suggest firm cattle values into early 2019, though supplies remain large.
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