Vann-Roach Cattle Co., Fort Worth, bought in West Texas for March delivery three loads of No. 1 crossbred steers to weigh 750 pounds at $77; in Northeast Texas for January one load of No. 1-1½ crossbred heifers to weigh 600 for $74.50; in the Texas Panhandle for March delivery three loads of No. 1 Okie and exotic cross steers to weigh 775 at $2 back of the March board, also three loads of similar heifers to weigh 725 at $4.25 back of the board, and for current delivery one load of No. 1 Okie and exotic cross steers weighing 750 at $75.

USDA reports 2136 head of feeder cattle selling direct off Oklahoma range, including: for May 1998 delivery medium and large No. 1 steers to weigh 775 pounds at $76; for March similar heifers to weigh 725 pounds at $74-74.50; for current delivery steers weighing 750 at $76 and 800-825 pounds at $74-76; similar heifers weighing 725-750 at $72-73.

Direct feeder cattle trade in the Northwest as confirmed by USDA totaled 2220 head. Medium and large No. 1 steers weighing 600-650 pounds brought $81-84 f.o.b. Washington, Oregon and Idaho, 875 pounds $76.50-77 f.o.b. Washington and Oregon; similar heifers weighing 550-600 pounds were $76 f.o.b. Washington and Oregon, 675 pounds $70-71 f.o.b. Washington and Oregon, 750 pounds $71.50 delivered in Idaho, 825 pounds $73 f.o.b. Oregon, and 850-875 pounds $69 f.o.b. Idaho.

Montana direct feeder cattle sales by USDA count came to 1820 head. Medium and large No. 1 steers weighing 500-530 pounds made $88-89, 600-650 pounds $83-86, and 750-800 pounds $74-76; similar heifers weighing 580-600 were $77-78, a couple of loads weighing 650 at $78.