DTN Cattle Prices/Trends 05/18 08:25
18 May 2017
DTN CATTLE PRICES/TRENDS 05/18 08:25 HEAD SOLD LIVE STEERS DRESSED LIVE HEIFERS DRESSED KANSAS . . . . . NEBRASKA . . . . . TEXAS . *131.00(BID) . *131.00(BID) . COLORADO . . . . . IOWA . . . . . *=PRIVATE SOURCES DTN COMMENTS: Just a few bids noted in Texas so far this morning. Packer inquiry should improve as the day progresses. Asking prices should start out around $135.00-$140.00 in the South, and $215.00-$220.00 in the North. A light trade developed in parts of Nebraska yesterday with a Regional paying $215.00 and a Major paying $210.00. The rest of cattle country remained quiet. Beef cutouts are expected to be lower with light to moderate box movement. NOTE: Feedlots are encouraged to call DTN with any cattle sales, at 1-800-369-7675, 1-402-399-6402, or 1-402-462-8897. All sales will be listed anonymously and organized by state. General trends and summaries from this data will be posted on the Daily Sales Reported to DTN page.