# Feeder cattle higher at Monday auctions - Brownfield Ag News

> Feeder cattle prices were higher at Monday auctions, with triple-digit gains across most CME feeder contract months. Choice boxed beef cutout rose about 2 dollars on moderate demand and light offerings.

- Date: 2017-04-17 · published 2017-04-17T12:00:00.000Z
- Category: market · region US · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/71628-feeder-cattle-higher-at-monday-auctions-brownfield-ag-news
- Commodities: [Feeder Cattle](https://feedsoft.ai/c/FCATTLE.md), [Live Cattle](https://feedsoft.ai/c/LCATTLE.md)

## Why it matters

Firmer auction prices and boxed beef strength support feeder and live cattle futures. Rising cattle values raise feedlot input costs, which can slightly affect feed demand per head.

## Read by commodity

- FCATTLE: bullish ▲
- LCATTLE: bullish ▲

## Sources

- brownfieldagnews.com: https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/market-news/feeder-cattle-higher-monday-auctions/

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