Kansas Direct Feeder
Cattle Prices Higher
DODGE CITY, Kan. (USDA) Feeder steers sold
$2-6 higher in Kansas direct trade last week, heifers
$1-4 higher on a light test. The weather was mild until
midweek, when a northern blast hit, dropping temperatures
30 degrees in an hour. Sales were confirmed on 6650 head.
Feeder steers: medium and large No. 1 725-800 lbs.
$67.50-71, 800-900 lbs. $66-68.50, few 925 lbs. $67.50;
625-700 lbs. delivered $71.25-71.35, 700-800 lbs.
$69-73.50, 800-825 lbs. $68-71.
Feeder heifers: medium and large No. 1 few 600 lbs.
$65.50, 700-750 lbs. $63-65; few 500 lbs. delivered $73,
625-700 lbs. $66-69.35.
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