 Direct cash cattle business was light yesterday, and cash hogs were mixed. I'm John Perkins with the Brownfield Livestock Update. Direct cash cattle business got underway in some areas by Wednesday afternoon. Light trade was reported in the south at mostly 188 on the live basis, steady with last week's weighted average. Asking prices were 188 live, with nothing yet reported for the dress basis and no official bids there, but packer inquiries should continue to improve today.