Kansas Direct Feeder
Steers, Heifers Higher

DODGE CITY, Kan. —(USDA)— Feeder steers and heifers sold $1-2 higher in Kansas direct trade last week. The weather over most of the state was wet, and rain showers caused problems with the harvest of wheat and hay. Sales were confirmed on 5579 head.

Feeder steers: medium and large No. 1 300-400 lbs. $99-104, 400-500 lbs. $89-94, load 500 lbs. $84, load 785 lbs. $73; 750-800 lbs. delivered $72-76.75, 800-900 lbs. $68.60-74, 950-1050 lbs. $65.30-67.50; string 750 lbs. for July delivery $76.50, 800-850 lbs. $74-75.25.

Feeder heifers: medium and large No. 1 700-750 lbs. $70; 650-700 lbs. delivered $69.65-74, 700-800 lbs. $68.50-68.75; string 800 lbs. for July delivery $70; 55 solidmouth 1200 lb. cows with 300 lb. calves $850 per pair.