Kansas Direct Feeder
Steers Up Last Week
DODGE CITY, Kan. (USDA) Feeder steers sold
firm to $2 higher in Kansas direct trade last week,
heifers too few for a market test. The weather remains
warm, but dry conditions are not conducive for wheat
pasture growth. Sales were confirmed on 8780 head.
Feeder steers: medium and large No. 1 575-600 lbs.
$87.25-87.50, 625-700 lbs. $80.25-83.75, two loads
750-775 lbs. $80, 800-875 lbs. $78-80; 700-775 lbs.
delivered $81.80-83.50, 800-850 lbs. $80.
Feeder heifers: medium and large No. 1 load 675 lbs.
$79.50, load 750 lbs. $77; small string 650 lbs.
delivered $79.50, few 800-825 lbs. $75.90; 500 head 675
lbs. for June 1 delivery 77.75.
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