Aerial View of a Cow Feed Lot in the Southern Midwest. (iStock │ #1279267170 - Jacob Boomsma)

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

The annual King of the Ring auctioneer competition included eight contestants and more than 7,000 head of cattle on July 27 at Winter Livestock, Dodge City, Kansas. (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

Feedlot near Dodge City, Kansas. (Journal photo by Dave Bergmeier.)

High Plains cattle sales report

Feedlot near Dodge City, Kansas. (Journal photo by Dave Bergmeier.)

High Plains cattle sales report

Feedlot near Dodge City, Kansas. (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