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	Podcast:		Cattle Current Market Update with Wes Ishmael
	Episode:		Cattle Current Podcast-Dec. 4, 2018
	Category:		Business
	Duration:		00:07:20
	Publish Date:		2018-12-03 20:03:07
	Description:		Negotiated cash fed cattle trade ended up mostly $1-$2 higher on a live basis last week at $118/cwt. in the Southern Plains, $114-$116 in the western Corn Belt and $116-$118.50 in Nebraska. Dressed trade was $3-$6 higher in the western Corn Belt at $183-$186. In Nebraska, it was steady to $2 less than the bulk of the previous week’s trade at $183-$185. Despite stronger cash prices, firmer wholesale beef values and positive news regarding U.S.-China trade (see below), Cattle futures softened to start the week. Pressure included the decline in Lean Hog futures, as well as recently strengthening grain prices, where Feeder Cattle are concerned. Live Cattle futures closed an average of 49¢ lower (5¢ to 72¢ lower). Feeder Cattle futures closed an average of $1.40 lower, (72¢ lower in spot Jan to $1.72 lower at the back). Wholesale beef values were firm to higher on fairly good demand and heavy offerings, according to the Agricultural Marketing Service. Choice boxed beef cutout value was 47¢ higher Monday afternoon at $213.08/cwt. Select was 77¢ higher at $199.18.
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