Packer inquiry has picked up, but direct cash cattle trade activity remains relatively quiet.  Bids have surfaced in the South at $154 live and in the North at $248 dressed.  Asking prices are around $158-plus live in the South and $249-plus dressed in the North. There was some very light, scattered trade reported in Nebraska and Iowa on Wednesday at $244 to $248 dressed, but not enough business to establish a trend.  Look for more trade to develop over the balance of the week. 

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