At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle ended the day higher, watching weather issues in major feeding areas. Feeder cattle had additional support from the day’s lower move in corn. February live cattle closed $1.87 higher at $117.20 and April live cattle closed $2.05 higher at $125.17. March feeder cattle closed $1.70 higher at $140.85 and April feeder cattle closed $1.35 higher at $144.72.
A quiet end to the week for direct cash cattle trade activity.