Kansas Direct Feeder
Steers Trend Higher

DODGE CITY, Kan. —(USDA)— Feeder steers sold firm to $2 higher in Kansas direct trade last week, no recent comparison on heifers but a firmer undertone prevailed. Dry and mild weather continues in western Kansas. Sales were confirmed on 8688 head.

Feeder steers: medium and large No. 1 few 325-375 lbs. $104-107, 525-600 lbs. $85.75-88.75, 725-775 lbs. $82-82.50, two loads 800 lbs. $82; 675-700 lbs. delivered $81.30-84, 700-750 lbs. $83-85.25; three loads 750 lbs. for December delivery $82.25, two loads 750 lbs. for January $82, three loads 750 lbs. for February $82.50, six loads 800 lbs. for April 15 $80.

Feeder heifers: medium and large No. 1 few 675 lbs. $80, 700-750 lbs. $76-79.50; 575-600 lbs. delivered $77.75-78.50, few 625-650 lbs. $79.30-81.50, string 700 lbs. $80, 825-850 lbs. $76; four loads 725 lbs. for February delivery $79.