Ty Jones Cattle Co., Canyon, bought In North Texas for April delivery 1400 No. 1-1½ mostly crossbred steers to weigh 775 pounds at $70, also 70 similar steers to weigh 750 at $71; in the Texas Panhandle for April 820 No. 1 and better steers to weigh 750 at $73 and for later this month 140 No. 1 steers to weigh 775 at $71, plus 240 similar heifers to weigh 700 at $68.

Vann-Roach Cattle Co., Fort Worth, bought in the Texas Panhandle for delivery later this month 800 choice steers to weigh 775 pounds at $73.50, also two loads of No. 1 English and exotic cross steers to weigh 775 at $72; for current delivery 250 similar steers weighing 775 at $73 and two loads of such steers weighing 735 at $72.

USDA reports 10,750 head of feeder cattle selling direct off Oklahoma range, including: for August delivery medium and large No. 1 steers to weigh 750 pounds at $74; for May similar steers to weigh 800 at $70; for April steers to weigh 775 at $72; for current delivery the same type steers weighing 650 at $75, 700 at $74, 750-780 pounds at $71.50-73, 800-825 pounds at $70-72, and 850-860 pounds at $68.75-70; similar heifers weighing 675 at $68 and 700-750 pounds at $67-70.

Direct feeder cattle trade in the Northwest as confirmed by USDA totaled 2500 head. Medium and large No. 1 steers weighing 850 pounds brought $71 delivered in Washington and Idaho, similar heifers weighing 800 $70 f.o.b. Idaho for June delivery.

Montana direct feeder cattle trade by USDA count came to 2200 heade. Medium and large No. 1 steers weighing 750 pounds were $72, 800 pounds $70-71, and 850-900 pounds $69-70; similar heifers weighing 700-750 pounds were $67, all f.o.b. prices for current delivery.