A look at the King of the Ring contest at Winter Livestock in Dodge City, Kansas. (Journal photo by Dave Bergmeier.)

High Plains cattle sales report

Cattle in a pen at Hy-Plains Feedyard LLC, Montezuma. (Journal photo by Dave Bergmeier.)

High Plains cattle sales report

The annual King of the Ring sale is at Winter Livestock in Dodge City, Kansas. (Journal photo by Dave Bergmeier.)

High Plains cattle sales report

Keeping cattle well fed and watered helps to keep them healthy. (Journal photo by Dave Bergmeier.)

High Plains cattle sales report

Feeders are looking for opportunities to add capacity, if it is feasible. This photo was taken during a King of the Ring competition several years ago at Winter Livestock, Dodge City, Kansas. (Journal photo by Dave Bergmeier.)

High Plains cattle sales report

Cattle gain a higher amount of lean tissue early in the cattle feeding period and deposit more fat as they age, according to K-State beef cattle nutritionist Phillip Lancaster. (K-State Research and Extension)

High Plains cattle sales report

The Oklahoma State University Ranch Tour gives participants a first-hand look at some of the top cattle operations across the state. (Photo courtesy of OSU Agriculture.)

High Plains cattle sales report

Feeders are looking for opportunities to add capacity, if it is feasible. This photo was taken during a King of the Ring competition several years ago at Winter Livestock, Dodge City, Kansas. (Journal photo by Dave Bergmeier.)

High Plains cattle sales report