
Feeder cattle receipts at St. Joseph totaled 385,600 head, up from 354,200 last week and 118,200 a year ago. Steers and heifers sold steady to $3 lower, with strong demand for yearlings in the Northern Plains.
The Cattle on Feed report put placements at 110% of last year and on-feed at 101%.
Large placements and heavy receipts add feeder supply that pressures calf and feeder prices. Tight yearling supply supports values in some segments.
After 126 past bearish report events, FCATTLE moved a median +0.1% over 5 sessions (52% higher; middle half -1.3% to +2.0%), and +0.6% over 20.
After 770 past neutral report events, CORN moved a median +0.2% over 5 sessions (54% higher; middle half -1.1% to +1.6%), and +0.7% over 20.
Moves of each commodity's benchmark from the last close before the event. Historical reads pool past events of the same kind; they describe what happened, not what will. Not investment advice.