Kansas Direct Feeder
Steers, Heifers Higher

DODGE CITY, Kan. —(USDA)— Feeder steers and heifers sold steady to $1 higher in Kansas direct trading. The weather was mild with scattered thunderstorms. For the month of August, Dodge City has had more than five inches of moisture. Sales were confirmed on 8031 head.

Steers: medium and large No. 1 750-800 lbs. $76.50-78.75, 800-850 lbs. $76.50-78.25, 850-900 lbs. $75-76.60, 900-950 lbs. $74; medium and large 1-2 750-800 lbs. $75.50-76, 800-850 lbs. $73-73.50, 850-900 lbs. $72.50-73.80, 900-950 lbs. $69.25-69.50; medium and large No. 2 couple loads 750 lbs. $72.50; couple loads 725 lbs. delivered $81, 800-850 lbs. $78.50-79; medium and large 1-2 several loads 710 lbs. $78.50; medium and large No. 2 load 672 lbs. $74.

Heifers: medium and large No. 1 700-750 lbs. $75-77, 750-800 lbs. $75.25-77; several loads 720 lbs. delivered $77.60, 750-800 lbs. $76-76.87; three loads 700 lbs. $3.50 under November CME for November; medium and large 1-2 load 460 lbs. $78, 500-575 lbs. $74.61-76.67, load 645 lbs. $74.83; medium and large No. 2 couple loads 449 lbs. $77.62, load 631 lbs. $68.49.