Kansas Direct Feeder
Cattle Prices Higher

DODGE CITY, Kan. —(USDA)— Feeder steers sold firm to $1 higher in Kansas direct trading last week, heifers firm to $2 higher. The weather was hot and dry in the western half of the state, but the eastern half had good moisture, some areas receiving 2-4 inches of rain. Sales were confirmed on 10,253 head.

Feeder steers: medium and large No. 1 string 750 lbs. $70, 800-900 lbs. $64-68; string 525 lbs. delivered $78.25, 750-850 lbs. $66.25-68; two loads 500 lbs. for November delivery $76. Feeder heifers: medium and large No. 1 700-800 lbs. $63-67; string 625 lbs. delivered $65, 700-800 lbs. $63.30-66.10; load 485 lbs. for November delivery $68.50; string 600 lbs. $1.50 under the November CME.