Kansas Direct Feeder
Steers, Heifers Lower

DODGE CITY, Kan. —(USDA)— Feeder steers and heifers sold mostly steady in Kansas direct trade, late sales weak to $1 lower. A general 1-2 inch rain fell over the area at midweek with temperatures in the high 20s on Friday. Sales were confirmed on 6953 head.

Feeder steers: medium and large No. 1 400 lbs. $93, 650-700 lbs. $73-74, 700-775 lbs. $71-74, 800-875 lbs. $65-71; few 700-725 lbs. delivered $72, 825-900 lbs. $67-68.40, 900-975 lbs. $62.50-68.25.

Feeder heifers: medium and large No. 1 string 625 lbs. $71, 725-800 lbs. $67-68; few 650-675 lbs. delivered $71-71.75, 700-800 lbs. $64.50-70.25, few 925-950 lbs. $52.25-52.50, mostly heiferettes; small string 700 lbs. for May delivery $69, string 750 lbs. for August 15 delivery $70.