Kansas Direct Steers
Higher, Heifers Weak

DODGE CITY, Kan. —(USDA)— Feeder steers sold steady to $1 higher in Kansas direct trade last week, heifers steady to weak. The weather was warm with highs in the low 100s and very little rain in the western side of the state. Sales were confirmed on 5826 head.

Feeder steers: medium and large No. 1 750-800 lbs. $76-77, 800-850 lbs. $74-76.50, few 900 lbs. $72; few 760 lbs. delivered $78.35, 800-900 lbs. $74-76.86; string 750 lbs. for March delivery $77.

Feeder heifers: medium and large No. 1 725-775 lbs. $75; 550-575 lbs. delivered $81.25-82.99, 875-900 lbs. $73-73.14; 700-750 lbs. for September and October delivery $74-75.