Kansas Direct Feeder
Steers On Firm Side

DODGE CITY, Kan. —(USDA)— Feeder steers sold steady to firm in Kansas direct trade last week, heifers too few for a market test. Scattered thundershowers moved through southwest Kansas with traces to 1.5 inches of rain. Sales were confirmed on 8252 head.

Steers: medium and large No. 1 700-750 lbs. $74.50-75.50, 750-800 lbs. $73.50-76.50, five loads 800 lbs. $74.50, load 890 lbs. $67; medium and large 1-2 load 675 lbs. $75, 700-760 lbs. $72.25-73.75; medium and large No. 2 couple loads 866 lbs. $66.50, load 902 lbs. $63.75; medium and large No. 1 750-800 lbs. delivered $76.10-78, 800-850 lbs. $74.78-76.22, 850-900 lbs. $69.50-73.79; medium and large 1-2 couple loads 686 lbs. $76.50, couple loads 760 lbs. $74; medium and large No. 2 load 440 lbs. $85, load 563 lbs. $77, load 746 lbs. $71; four loads medium and large No. 1 775 lbs. for July delivery $75.50;

Heifers: medium and large No. 1 couple loads 775 lbs. $68.50; medium and large 1-2 part load 514 lbs. $80.38; medium and large No. 2 load 650 lbs. $69.50; load 656 lbs. delivered $76, three loads 740 lbs. $75.59; medium and large 1-2 load 458 lbs. $83.83, 500-575 lbs. $77.89-79.90; medium and large No. 2 part load 388 lbs. $87, part load 418 lbs. $81.48, several loads 670 lbs. $71.