Direct cash cattle trade activity remains quiet through midday and it’s likely the bulk of the week’s business has wrapped up.  But it is possible that a little cleanup trade may take place in some areas.  Asking prices for cattle left on showlists are around $120 plus live in the South and $198 plus in the North.  So far this week, Northern dressed business has had a wide range of $194 to $202, mostly $195, which is $3 lower than last week’s weighted average basis in Nebraska. 

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