Direct cash cattle trade activity is picking up.  There are a few live deals that have been reported in parts of Nebraska at $114, about steady with last week’s weighted averages.  More bids are surfacing at $114 live and $179 to $181 dressed.  Asking prices are at $115 to $116 live in the South and $185 plus in the North.  There was a light, scattered round of business that took place on Wednesday with Southern live deals marked at $114, fully steady with last week’s weighted averages. 

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