| Choice Fed Steers | Steady to -2 | 246 – 248 |
| As of 04/17/2026 | Average: 248 | Top: 248 |
| Dressed Basis | Steady to -2 | 386 – 388 |
| As of 04/17/2026 | Average: 388 | Top: 388 |
| Choice Boxed Beef Cutout | -0.51 | 381.06 75 Loads |
| Cash Hogs – Daily Weighted Average | ||
|---|---|---|
| Western Cornbelt | -0.46 | 91.46 |
| Iowa Lean Average | -0.46 | 91.46 |
| Choice Fed Steers | Steady to -2 | 246 – 248 |
| As of 04/17/2026 | Average: 248 | Top: 248 |
| Dressed Basis | Steady to -2 | 386 – 388 |
| As of 04/17/2026 | Average: 388 | Top: 388 |
| Choice Boxed Beef Cutout | -0.51 | 381.06 75 Loads |
| Cash Hogs – Daily Weighted Average | ||
|---|---|---|
| Western Cornbelt | -0.46 | 91.46 |
| Iowa Lean Average | -0.46 | 91.46 |
The livestock contracts ended the day lower as traders never saw the fundamental support they yearned to see. LIVE CATTLE: All in all it was a disappointing day for the …
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