In direct cash cattle country, a few bids are now on the table in parts of Nebraska, but asking prices have yet to be established. Live asking prices in the south are around $180 to $182 with bids elusive. Packer inquiry is expected to improve as the day progresses. It’s possible significant trade volume could be delayed until sometime on Friday.
Boxed beef was mixed at midday. Choice was $.20 lower at $303.14 and Select was up $.17 at $279.98.
