National Ag News

The cash cattle trade is probably done for the week after Wednesday’s active trade. Several sources in the North have suggested some packer inquiry. Parts of Western and Northern Nebraska have received significant snowfall, a further barrier to more business. Whatever cattle are still on the showlists are probably priced several dollars higher than Wednesday’s market. Cattle slaughter was estimated at 114,000 head on Thursday, 15,000 more than last week, and 5,000 greater than last year.

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