Compared to last sale three weeks ago: Feeder steers 5.00 to 10.00 higher, heifers 2.00 to 6.00 higher. Very good demand for this large offering of light fleshed, high quality steers and heifers. Many long strings of yearlings off short grass pastures, including one consignment of 2,000 steers and another of 800 steers. The drought has been severe and has pushed cattle to market much sooner than normal. The market was very active as cattle feeders are eager to place these green cattle in their yards as they will efficiently convert feed to gain. There were many full loads and multiple load lots and the competition was fierce to get these cattle bought. CME Corn futures were lower today, but the main driver of the feeder market is the winter and spring months of the Live Cattle futures and cattle feeders want cattle to fit that time period. There was also a string of 120 head of spring born steer and heifer calves, sold as a mixed lot of steers and heifers that weighed 299 lbs and brought 720.00, the demand was very good for these light calves. The next feeder cattle auction will be Aug. 27th.