National Ag News

Direct cash cattle markets are quiet as buyers and sellers get back to business after Independence Day. This week’s showlist looks generally larger, except for Nebraska, and a lot of buyers are short after last week’s relatively light trade. Widespread business is not expected until Thursday or Friday. Asking prices are expected to be around $122 in the South and $190 to $192+ in the North.

Boxed beef at midday was mixed, with Choice up $1.18 at $224.07 and Select down $.62 at $206.83.

Continue reading Midday cash livestock markets at Brownfield Ag News.