Direct cash cattle business is underway. Trade is light at $138 live in Kansas, steady with the light to moderate activity Tuesday and down $2 on the week. There have been no appreciable dressed sales and more business is expected to take place today and tomorrow. Asking prices are $140 live and $222+ dressed, with bids at $220 dressed.
Boxed beef at midday was mixed with moderate movement. Choice was up $.35 at $252.79 and Select was down $.46 at $244.48.
