A light to moderate direct cash cattle trade developed Wednesday morning in all three major feeding areas. Live deals in the South are at $171, $3 lower than last week’s weighted averages, but steady with Tuesday’s business.  Dressed deals in the North are marked at mostly $271, $4 below the prior week’s weighted averages.  Asking prices are holding firm around $275 dressed in the North and $175 live in the South. Heading into Wednesday some light, scattered trade had been taking place throughout cattle country at prices even with today’s business. 

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