USDA WY,W.NE,SW SD&W.ND Fdr Cattle 05/30 10:55

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Direct trading was at a standstill this week.
However, some ranchers are starting to price yearlings for summer and 
fall delivery.
Many cattlemen are afraid they may price there strings too cheap!  Nebraska 
feedlots saw a big jump in prices this week on the dressed sales.
Dressed sales sold 10.00 higher than the bulk last week at 370.00.
Live sales sold at 235.00,  4.00 to 5.00 higher than previous week.
Plus there are some prices higher than the bulk at various locations.
Some cattle will be current delivered with other getting stretch to the 
30 day window for cash slaughter.

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