TDA Market Recap, Dec. 31, 2015

Thursday Recap
Cattle in the South traded at $133 to $136 this week, $9 to $12 higher compared to last week. Fed cattle in the North traded at $133 to $136, $9 to $12 higher than last week. Dressed cattle traded at $210 to $212 today, $10 to $12 higher compared to last week. Boxed beef prices were steeply higher as the empty supply pipeline has increased buying demand. Feeder cattle, calves and market cows were left unchanged from the previous test as the holidays restricted sale volumes. Corn moved lower on the week.