date:Jan 21, 2013
Exchange (CME) closed mixed on Monday. FEB13LC futures closed at $130.350/cwt; down $0.250/cwt and $2.650/cwt lower than a week ago. APR13LC futures closed at $134.750/cwt; up $0.200/cwt but $1.825/cwt lower than last report. The AUG13LC contract closed at $129.900/cwt; up $0.125/cwt but $1.875/cwt lower than last Monday. Buying was sluggish on Monday amid limited showlists reflecting cash uncertainties. Cattle ready to sell were steady-to-smaller last week.
Higher corn futures weighed and a