Kansas Direct Feeder
Cattle Trend Higher

DODGE CITY, Kan. —(USDA)— Feeder steers sold steady to $1 higher in Kansas direct sales last week, heifers steady to firm on light receipts. The weather was mild, sales confirmed on 5155 head.

Feeder steers: medium and large No. 1 few 550-575 lbs. $73.50, string 600 lbs. $67, 750-775 lbs., $67-70, 800-875 lbs. $66-69.50; 600-700 lbs. delivered $69.75-73.61, few 750-775 lbs. $69.50, few 850-875 lbs. $68.

Feeder heifers: medium and large No. 1 few 525-550 lbs. $66, string 700 lbs. $66; 450-500 lbs. for November delivery $68; small string 550-575 lbs. delivered $70.73, few 675-700 lbs. $67-67.25, few 700-800 lbs. $62.75-66.02, few 800-900 lbs. $59.45-63.