Kansas Feeder Cattle
Trade Generally Slow

DODGE CITY, Kan. —(USDA)— Not enough feeder cattle changed hands in Kansas direct trade for an adequate test; a few steers were $2 lower, the heifer undertone lower as well. Confirmed sales totaled 5957 head.

Wheat harvest is 70-80 percent complete with yields of 50-70 bushels per acre.

Feeder steers: medium and large No. 1 few 825-850 lbs. $69, string 900 lbs. $67; couple strings 300 lbs. delivered $115-115.75, 600-700 lbs. $73.43-74.75, 750 lbs. $72.25-72.55; few 625 lbs. for November delivery $78.25.

Feeder heifers: medium and large No. 1 700-750 lbs. $66-71, 800-825 lbs. $65-66; couple strings 300 lbs. delivered $103-105.75.