Direct cash cattle trade is picking up.  There’s been light to moderate business that’s been reported across much of cattle country.  Dressed deals in the North are at $200, which is $4 higher than last week’s weighted averages.  Live deals are at $126.  Bids in other parts of cattle country are at $126 live in the South and $200 dressed in the North.  Asking prices are holding around $126 plus live in the South and $201 plus dressed in the North. 

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