Cattle futures under pressure to start the trading week

Cattle futures under pressure to start the trading week

At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were lower ahead of the week’s direct cash business.  Feeders had additional pressure from the higher move in corn.  February lives closed $.72 lower at $157 and April lives closed $.80 lower at $160.10.  March feeders closed $1.57 lower at $181.30 and April feeders closed $1.17 lower at $185.87.  

Direct cash cattle trade is off to another slow start.  Packer inquiry has been limited.

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