Kansas Direct Feeder
Cattle Trade Upward

DODGE CITY, Kan. —(USDA)— Feeder steers and heifers sold steady to $1 higher in Kansas direct trade last week, the advance on weights of 700 pounds and up. Weather has been hot and dry except for scattered rain in eastern Kansas. Sales were confirmed on 13,089 head.

Feeder steers: medium and large No. 1 800-850 lbs. $60-60.50; 800-875 lbs. for September delivery $58-61.75; few 675-700 lbs. delivered $60.75, 700-800 lbs. $59.75-62.25.

Feeder heifers: medium and large No. 1 750-775 lbs. $57-59; few 800 lbs. for August delivery $57; 675 lbs. delivered $56, 700-725 lbs. $55.50-56.