DTN CATTLE PRICES/TRENDS               03/18 10:15

       HEAD SOLD LIVE  STEERS  DRESSED        LIVE  HEIFERS  DRESSED
KANSAS     .     .             .              .              .
NEBRASKA   .    *232.00(BID)  *368.00(BID)   *232.00(BID)   *368.00(BID)
TEXAS      .     .             .              .              .
COLORADO   .     .             .              .              .
IOWA       .     .             .              .              .
                         *=PRIVATE SOURCES

DTN COMMENTS:  A few bids are now on the table in parts of Nebraska, and 
are being passed, but the rest of cattle country remains quiet. Packer 
inquiry should continue to improve as the day progresses. A few asking 
prices have been noted in parts of Texas at $238 to $240. Having said all 
of that, it still possible that significant trade volume could be delayed 
until Thursday and/or Friday. Beef cutouts are expected to be higher with 
light to moderate box movement.

NOTE: Feedlots are encouraged to call DTN with any cattle sales, at
1-402-461-3561. All sales will be listed anonymously and organized by 
state. All live sales are FOB and set for 1-9-day delivery. A weekly 
summary from this data will be posted on the Weekly Cattle Sales Reported 
to DTN page and will be left up for the entire week for reference 
purposes.