Live Cattle Futures Sharply Higher

August live cattle is trading at 110.90, up 2.00 cents/lb. October live cattle is trading at 110.10, up 1.20 cents/lb. December live cattle is trading at 111.75, up 0.97 cents/lb. Live cattle futures are trading sharply higher after a steady trade early in the session. Market chatter about consumer demand and weather impacts on cattle weights is making the rounds. Trading is choppy.