Direct cash cattle trade activity remains quiet at midday. Bids haven’t surfaced, but asking prices in the South are starting out around $186 to $187 live. Showlists this week are mixed, higher in Texas, lower in Nebraska and Colorado, sharply lower in Kansas. There were a handful of deals reported in the North on Monday, but nothing near enough to establish an accurate price trend. Look for more business to develop as the week progresses.
