Kansas Direct Feeder
Cattle Trade Higher

DODGE CITY, Kan. —(USDA)— Feeder steers and heifers sold firm to $2 higher in Kansas direct trade last week. The weather was hot and dry, not enough ground moisture for drilling wheat. Corn and milo harvest is proceeding at a fast pace. Sales were confirmed 5604 head.

Feeder steers: medium and large No. 1 700-800 lbs. $68-68.35, 800-900 lbs. $64.50-68; 700-800 lbs. delivered $70-70.50, 800-900 lbs. $64-64.50; large No. 2 Holsteins, delivered, 779 lbs. $44.85.

Feeder heifers: medium and large No. 1 load 700 lbs. $62, load 650 lbs. $61.75, 700-800 lbs. $61.30-65, 800-900 lbs. $60.40-65.