Kansas Direct Feeder
Cattle Trade Higher

DODGE CITY, Kan. —(USDA)— Feeder steers and heifers sold firm to $1 higher in Kansas direct trade last week. The weather was cool most of the week with 8-12 inches of snow in some local areas on Thursday night. Sales were confirmed on 12,957 head.

Feeder steers: medium and large No. 1 few 460 lbs. $82, 700-800 lbs. $71-73.50; 625-700 lbs. delivered $73-77.50, 700-800 lbs. $72.25-77.06, 800-875 lbs. $70-72.18; few 775 lbs. for April delivery $73.

Feeder heifers: medium and large No. 1 small string 460 lbs. $76, 700-750 lbs. $68-70; few 575-600 lbs. delivered $71.50-72.10, 600-700 lbs. $72-75.47, few 700-725 lbs. $73-73.25, few 900-950 lbs. $61-62; 700-775 lbs. for March to mid-July delivery $68-71.