Direct cash cattle trade is starting to pick up some momentum.  But there’s still just some light trade developing in Eastern Nebraska.  Deals are marked at $292 dressed, $2 higher than the prior week’s weighted averages.  Many asking prices are holding firm at $188 live in the South and $294 dressed in the North.  Buyers and sellers are in a standoff, and at this point, we’ll see who breaks first this afternoon.  Look for more business to develop throughout the day. 

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