DTN CATTLE PRICES/TRENDS               02/02 08:05

      HEAD SOLD LIVE  STEERS  DRESSED        LIVE  HEIFERS DRESSED 
KANSAS     .    .             .              .             .
NEBRASKA   .    .             .              .             .
TEXAS      .    .             .              .             .
COLORADO   .    .             .              .             .
IOWA       .    .             .              .             .
                               *PRIVATE SOURCES     
    
DTN COMMENTS:  The country remains quiet at midmorning, but bids remain 
nonexistent, some asking prices are around $158 to $160 in the South, and 
$252-plus in the North. Significant trade volume may be delayed until late 
this afternoon and/or Friday. 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, ext. 3678. 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.