Joplin feeder cattle sale results

Joplin Regional Stockyards, Carthage, Missouri, reported receipts of 5,772 head selling a week ago, 5,718 head trading March 29 and 5,534 head selling a year ago, according to USDA-Missouri Department of Agriculture Market News, Jefferson City, Missouri.

Compared to a week ago, feeder steers under 600 pounds were trading steady to $3 lower, while weights over 600 pounds were selling steady to $5 higher. Feeder heifers were trading steady to $4 higher. Supply included: 100% feeder cattle (51% steers, 44% heifers, 5% bulls). Feeder cattle supply over 600 pounds was 49%.