Vann-Roach Cattle Co., Fort Worth, bought in Northeast Texas for March delivery 70 No. 1 crossbred steers to weigh 750 pounds at $81.85 and 72 No. 1 heifers to weigh 675 at $77.85; for January 500 No. 1 English and exotic cross heifers to weigh 700 at $79. The firm bought in West Texas for April delivery two loads of similar steers to weigh 750 at $1 back of the April futures board.

USDA reports 3075 head of feeder cattle selling direct off Oklahoma range, including: for May 2000 delivery medium and large No. 1 steers to weigh 775 pounds at $83 and 800 pounds at $79-82; for April similar steers to weigh 750 at $83.50 and 800 pounds at $79-82, also heifers to weigh 725 pounds at $76; for March steers to weigh 750-825 at $83-83.50; for current delivery steers weighing 625 at $89 and 750-775 pounds at $83-86.

Direct feeder cattle trade in the Northwest as confirmed by USDA totaled 7300 head. Medium and large No. 1 steers weighing 550-600 pounds were $90 f.o.b. Idaho, 650 pounds $83 delivered in Washington, 675-700 pounds $84 f.o.b. Idaho, 700 pounds $85 f.o.b. Idaho, 850-900 pounds $77.50-79 f.o.b. Washington and Oregon, and 800-825 pounds $80 f.o.b. Washington for January delivery; similar heifers weighing 550 pounds were $83-84 f.o.b. Idaho, 600 pounds $82 f.o.b. Oregon and Idaho, 625 pounds $77 delivered in Washington, and 800-825 pounds $75 f.o.b. Oregon and Washington.

Montana direct feeder cattle sales by USDA count came to 3045 head. Medium and large No. 1 steers to weigh 750 pounds for January delivery brought $85; for current delivery, similar steers weighing 500-550 pounds were $93.50-95, 650 pounds $87.25-91; similar heifers weighing 515 pounds were $90, 625 pounds $82.25-86.50 and a load of replacement quality heifers weighing 650 pounds were $550 per head. All prices are f.o.b.