High Plains cattle sales report.

The High Plains Journal published a report on cattle sales in the High Plains area for the week ending January 1. The report, based on data from the USDA Livestock Poultry and Grain Market News Division, showed that there were 51,919 head of cattle sold, compared to 43,913 head the previous week and 57,151 head the previous year. The report provided detailed information on the sales of steers and heifers, including weight ranges and prices. It also included median prices for 800 lb+ feeder cattle and slaughter cattle, as well as median weights for heifers and steers. The report concluded with graphs showing the median weights for muscle grade 1, frame medium-large cattle in the High Plains Journal regions. [Extracted from the article]