USDA KS Direct Feeder Cattle 04/10 10:45

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Kansas Direct Cattle Report
  
Direct Livestock - Cattle-N/A,OK
Livestock Weighted Average Report for 04/06/2026 - Final
  
                                  This Week   Last Reported
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Total Receipts:                                                
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FEEDER CATTLE(F.O.B.):                 410 2630                
FEEDER CATTLE(Delivered):             4716 5137                
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Compared to last week:  Feeder steers traded mostly 4.00 to 5.00 higher.
Feeder heifers were mostly 9.00 to 10.00 higher.
Buyer demand remains very good.
Cattle trades seem to be moving about a month earlier than last year 
as drought conditions continue in the graze out wheat states.
According to the US Drought Monitor, several locations ranked among 
their driest on record, including Dodge City, KS (driest on record; -1.51 
inches); Goodland, KS (driest on record; -1.05); and Manhattan, KS (2nd driest; 
-1.81 inches).
 
Supply included:  100% Feeder Cattle (63.8% Steers, 36.2% Heifers).
Feeder cattle supply over 600 lbs was 100%.
Unless otherwise noted, Feeder Cattle prices FOB based on net weights 
after a 2-3% shrink or equivalent, with an 8-12 cent slide >600 lbs.
and up to a 25 cent slide