
Live and feeder cattle futures closed sharply lower on September 6 after disappointing cash trade and weaker wholesale values. October live cattle closed $3 lower at $94.87.
Feeder cattle contracts also fell, with September feeders down $1.05 to $133.35.
Weakening cash and wholesale beef values pull futures lower, reducing the feeder cattle price outlook for buyers.
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Sharp Sept 6 futures drop on weak cash trade and lower wholesale beef values directly drove the bulk of the 5-day decline.
Live and feeder cattle closed sharply lower Sept 6 after disappointing cash trade and weaker wholesale values, with October live cattle down $3.