Kansas Direct Feeder
Steer Prices Lower

DODGE CITY, Kan. —(USDA)— Feeder steers sold weak to $1 lower last week in Kansas direct trade, heifers too few for a test. The weather was warm and dry. Sales were confirmed on 8846 head.

Steers: medium and large No. 1 couple loads 725 lbs. $76, 750-800 lbs. $76-76.50, 800-850 lbs. $74-75, several loads 825 lbs. $78 with half interest retained, 850-900 lbs. $72-73, 900-950 lbs. $68.75-72.25; medium and large 1-2 700-750 lbs. $73.50-74.50, 800-875 lbs. $70-73; medium and large No. 2 700-750 lbs. $70-73; load 653 lb. bulls delivered $76.11; large No. 3 Holsteins, load 786 lbs. $57.50.

Heifers: medium and large No. 1 four loads 750 lbs. $75 with half interest retained; load 710 lbs. delivered $76.40, load 759 lbs. $74.48; medium and large 1-2 650-700 lbs. $74.75-75.70.