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Cash fed cattle prices inched higher the last week of July, but cattle feeders struggle with heavy per head losses. Finished hog prices rallied $4 last week, cutting per head losses by 25%.

Average cattle feeding losses totaled $106 per head for the week ending June 21.

Both feeding and packing profit margins exceeded $100 per head last week with a $1 rally in the cash fed cattle trade.

Feedyard margins climbed back into triple digits last week with a $1 to $2 price rally.

Feedyard margins climbed back into triple digits last week with a $1 to $2 price rally.

For the first time in over a year, average cattle feeding losses are out of triple digits, according to the Sterling Beef Profit Tracker. Average closeouts last week revealed losses of $76 per head, which is a $65 impro

For the first time in over a year, average cattle feeding losses are out of triple digits, according to the Sterling Beef Profit Tracker. 

Feedyards saw closeouts improve dramatically last week after the cash cattle market posted its third consecutive week of higher prices.