Kansas Feeder Steer,
Heifer Prices Lower

DODGE CITY, Kan. —(USDA)— Feeder steers and heifers sold weak to $1 lower in Kansas direct trade last week. Weather was warm with no moisture. Wheat farmers are preparing fields for the new crop. Sales were confirmed on 7393 head.

Feeder steers: medium and large No. 1 few 725 lbs. $68, 800-850 lbs. $66-68; few 575-600 lbs. delivered $76.50, few 600-625 lbs. $73, 700-775 lbs. $66-71, 800-900 lbs. $66-69.20, few cutting bulls $53.50, few 950-975 lbs. with end cutting bulls $55.75-56; string 500 lbs. for November delivery $81; few Large No. 2 Holsteins 800 lbs. $51.

Feeder heifers: medium and large No. 1 650-700 lbs. $63-64.50, 725-800 lbs. $62-65, few 800-825 lbs. $52 mostly heiferettes; 550-600 lbs. delivered $67.65-70, 650-700 lbs. $63.87-66.31, few 850-875 lbs. $54.90 with end heiferettes.