Direct cash cattle trade activity is starting to show some improvement.  Bids have surfaced in Nebraska at $173.  Asking prices are at $115 plus live in the South and $183 to $185 dressed in the North.  Some business could develop as the day progresses, but it’s likely the bulk of the week’s trade will take place on Thursday and Friday.  Today’s Fed Cattle Exchange hand an offering of 1,570 head with 1,128 head sold with prices ranged from $112.75 to $113. 

…