
Live cattle futures were mostly lower ahead of direct cash cattle business, with December up $0.10 at $115.42. Feeder cattle were mixed, with November up $0.47 at $149.97, supported by a lower corn market.
Asking prices were $118 live and $185 dressed, with bids around $180 dressed in Iowa and Nebraska.
Cash bids below asking prices and mixed futures indicate an uncertain near-term cattle price direction until widespread trade occurs.
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Not enough comparable past events yet for a historical read.
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