DTN CATTLE PRICES/TRENDS               09/21 09:00

      HEAD SOLD LIVE  STEERS  DRESSED        LIVE  HEIFERS DRESSED 
KANSAS     .   *108.00(BID)   .             *108.00(BID)   .    
NEBRASKA   .    .             .              .             .          
TEXAS      .   *108.00(BID)   .             *108.00(BID)   .             
COLORADO   .    .             .              .             . 
IOWA       .    .            *173-175(BID)   .            *173-175(BID)
                               *PRIVATE SOURCES     
    
DTN COMMENTS:  A few more bids are now on the table as packer inquiry 
improves. Having said that, if the trend of the last few weeks continues, it 
is possible that significant trade volume could be delayed until later this 
afternoon. A light trade was reported in parts of the North yesterday at 
mostly 175.00, generally steady with last week's weighted average basis 
Nebraska. Asking prices remain firm today around 113.00-114.00 in the South, 
and 178.00 plus in the North. 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
1-800-369-7675, 1-402-399-6402, or 1-402-462-8897. All sales will be listed 
anonymously and organized by state. All live sales are FOB and set for 1-9 
day delivery. General trends and summaries from this data will also be 
posted on the Daily Sales Reported to DTN page.