Another quiet start for direct cash cattle business.  Bids and asking prices have yet to be established.   Showlists are higher across all major feeding areas. Packer inquiry is expected to improve as the day progresses.  However, significant trade volume will likely be delayed until Thursday or later. 

Boxed beef is mixed at midday on light to moderate demand for light offerings.  Choice is $2.08 higher at $330.42 and Select is $.44 lower at $293.86.  The Choice/Select spread is $36.56. 

There are limited sales this week due to the July 4th holiday. 

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