Direct cash cattle markets are essentially at a standstill. There are a few bids at $270 on the dressed basis in Nebraska, but otherwise, the major feeding areas remain quiet, with no reported asking prices. Packer inquiry should continue to improve with widespread business not expected until Thursday. This week’s show list is mixed, somewhat larger in Nebraska and Colorado, smaller in Texas, and about steady in Kansas.
Boxed beef at midday was mixed at midday with light movement.
