Brown Cattle Co., Clyde, sold on a delivered basis to Northwest Texas grass one load of No. 1 Okie and crossbred heifers weighing 435 pounds at $78.24; to Colorado one load of fancy black whiteface heifers weighing 615 at $78; to New Mexico two loads of No. 1 crossbred and Okie heifers weighing 425 at $76.75, also two loads of similar crossbred and Okie heifers weighing 515 at $73.02; to a West Texas feedyard one load of No. 1-1½ steers with a few bulls, weighing 575 at $74.02, also two loads of similar heifers weighing 565 at $70.75; to a local buyer two loads of No. 1 and better crossbred and Okie heifers weighing 415 at $77.80 f.o.b.

Ty Jones Cattle Co., Canyon, bought in Oklahoma for current delivery 70 No. 1 Okie steers weighing 750-775 pounds at $72, also 150 choice heifers weighing 725 at $68.50.

JB Cattle Co., Abilene, sold on a delivered basis to Kansas grass one load of No. 1 steers and bulls weighing 425 pounds at $87; to a Kansas feedyard one load of No. 1-1½ heifers weighing 750 at $65; elsewhere in Kansas a load of roping steers and heifers weighing 425 at $310 per head. The firm sold on an f.o.b. basis to a West Texas feedyard one load of No 1½ cutting bulls weighing 600 at $68, and to Oklahoma grass a load of springers and pairs at $555 and $650, respectively.

USDA reports 7280 head of feeder cattle selling direct off Oklahoma range, including: for late July through early August delivery medium and large No. 1 heifers to weigh 725 pounds at $72.50; for current delivery similar steers weighing 525 pounds at $86 off wheat, also 710-785 pounds at $74-76 and 800-825 pounds at $71-74; similar heifers weighing 675-750 pounds at $69-72.50, mostly $70, and 825 pounds at $65-67.75.

Montana direct feedlot trade as confirmed by USDA totaled fewer than 200 head. Medium and large No. 1 steers weighing 580 pounds brought $80 and 793 pounds $75, all f.o.b. for current delivery.