Cattle futures gained Tuesday, with support from the continued increase in Choice boxed beef cutout values.

Toward the close, Live Cattle futures were an average of 89¢ higher. Feeder Cattle futures were an average of $1.33 higher

Negotiated cash fed cattle trade ranged from inactive on very light demand to a standstill through Tuesday afternoon, according to the Agricultural Marketing Service.

Last week, FOB live prices were $188/cwt. in the Southern Plains and $187-$188 in the North. Dressed delivered prices were $296.

Choice boxed beef cutout value was $1.10 higher Tuesday afternoon at $323.96/cwt. Select was $1.41 lower at $294.80.

Corn and Soybean futures were higher again Tuesday with follow-through support.

Toward the close and through Sep ’25 contracts,

Corn futures were 4¢ to 7¢ higher. Kansas City Wheat futures were 3¢ higher. Soybean futures were mostly 12¢ higher.