Direct cash cattle trade activity relatively quiet again.  Bids have surfaced at $168 live and $270 dressed in Nebraska.  Asking prices are around $173 to $175 live in the South, the North is quiet.  There were a handful of deals that took place on Tuesday at $169 live in Iowa and $270 in Nebraska, but neither are enough business to establish an accurate price trend for the week.  Look for more trade to take place over the balance of the week.

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