Fed cattle market steadily to up in the North and at a standstill in the South

The sharp ups and downs in futures prices made it difficult for both buyers and sellers to find the market in the fed cattle deals last week, The AG Center reported. The sales of fed cattle in the north were mostly steady to cases of $2 higher. Live prices were $242-$246. Dressed prices ranged from $380-$386. In the south trade was at a standstill with packers bidding $235 and cattle owners asking higher prices.