Kansas Direct Feeder
Cattle Trade Higher

DODGE CITY, Kan. —(USDA)— Feeder steers sold firm to $1 higher, heifers firm to $2 higher. Weather was mild with thundershowers late. Sales were confirmed on 7647 head.

Feeder steers: medium and large No. 1 few 775-800 lbs. $67, 800-850 lbs. $62-66, 900-950 lbs. $60-62.50; 775 lbs. delivered for February $72.50, few 600-625 lbs. $70, 700-750 lbs. $65.50-69.50, 800-875 lbs. $64-67, few 900-925 lbs. $64; 700-750 lbs. $1.50 over November CME, $1.90 below January.

Feeder heifers: medium and large No. 1 few 450 lbs. $69, 700-800 lbs 59-66.50, few 800 lbs. $65; 625 lbs. delivered $65.25, 700-725 lbs. $60.75-66, 800-900 lbs. $63.50, some with heiferettes $53.75-55.80; 600-650 lbs. $1.50 below November CME for November delivery, $3 below January for December.