Kansas Direct Feeder
Steer Prices Higher

DODGE CITY, Kan. —(USDA)— Feeder steers sold steady to $1 higher in Kansas direct feeder cattle trading, heifers too few for a market test. The weather was mild, some western areas receiving up to three inches of rain. Sales were confirmed on 5114 head.

Feeder steers: medium and large No. 1 few 550 lbs. $90, few 650 lbs. $81.50, 725-800 lbs. $78-82, few 850 lbs. $76, 900-925 lbs. $74-74.50; few 625-650 lbs. delivered $78.50, 750-775 lbs. $81.15-82; two loads 760 lbs. for November 1 delivery $80, two loads 750 lbs. for January $82.25, 12 loads 800 lbs. for December 15-25 $80-80.50.

Feeder heifers: medium and large No. 1 few 500 lbs. $82, five loads 750 lbs. $76.50, eight loads 825 lbs. $76; few 590 lbs. delivered $76.50; 50 head 1200 lbs. 4-5 year-old black cows $575 per head.