The cattle market is slow to start following light to moderate business in the North yesterday at mostly $220, $3.00 higher than last week’s weighted average basis Nebraska. Packers raised bids because they need cattle. Higher boxed beef prices are also providing support. Some late Tuesday afternoon deals came in at $221 to $222. The South was quiet yesterday so it’s likely there’ll be trade developing there today or tomorrow. Asking prices are around $140 plus in the South, and $224 in the North.

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