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Feeder Lambs Mixed, Fats Move Higher
Feeder lambs were a little mixed around the country this
week. Texas markets found lambs steady to weak while Midwest markets
were steady to $3 higher and Billings was $10-12 higher. Slaughter
lambs found a little firmness with San Angelo $1 higher,
Fredericksburg $3-5 higher and Midwest markets steady to $2 higher.
Slaughter ewes were steady to $2 higher.
Plains Fed Cattle Still
Moving, Prices A Little Stronger Yet
Heads are still spinning in the cattle trade as prices that
astounded everyone by breaking past the $90 barrier last week continue
to strengthen.
Texas Slaughter Kid Goats
Sell Mostly On Lower Side This Week
Slaughter kid goats on Texas markets were steady to $4 lower
this week.
Slaughter under federal inspection last week included 13,237 goats.
PLAINS
FEEDLOT SALES
RANGE
SALES
Research Project Uses Oxygen To
Deodorize Manure Lagoons
It's mid-morning the day before the big game between the
University of Colorado and Colorado State University. Tim Stanton
slips out of his office and heads for a private pond north of town.
Maddux Cattle Company’s Focus Is
On Being A Low-Cost Producer
Maddux Cattle Company, situated in the Sandhills of southwestern
Nebraska, has one primary objective — to be a low-cost producer.
Record Of Court-Martial Held Clue To
Long-Lost Battle Site
As Lieutenant Henry Farnsworth and his men retreated along
the ridge, they stopped every 30 or 40 yards to fight off pursuing
Cheyennes.
ESA Hearing In New Mexico
Taps Water, Property Rights Nerve
As a Congressional field hearing concerning the Endangered
Species Act got underway here in the Rio Grande Valley last week,
opinions varied.
A&M Economist
Foresees Strong Cattle Market For Near Future
Choice slaughter steer prices are now in record territory,
every sector of the beef cattle industry is enjoying profitability,
and at least one veteran economist predicts no imminent break to the
current trend.
Economist Urges Caution,
Care For Retained Ownership Plans
Record high cattle prices, fueled in part by strong demand,
lower beef production and the continuing ban on Canadian cattle
imports, is causing interest in retained ownership enterprises.
Utah’s Clinton-Era
"Monument" Still An Issue Of Controversy
Officials of Utah’s Kane and Garfield counties claim the
manager of the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument has a
``preservation'' philosophy, and they want him replaced.
Feds Won’t Challenge
Halt To Roadless Plan
The federal government will not appeal a court ruling that
struck down a Clinton-era ban on building roads in a third of the
country's national forests, Wyoming state Attorney General Pat Crank
said.
Ranches, Extension
Host Quail Tours Each Thursday In October
Texas Cooperative Extension is sponsoring a "Quail
Odyssey" through eight top West Texas quail-producing counties
each Thursday in October.
Idaho AG Says Judge
Mistaken In Ruling On Wolf Protection
Idaho Attorney General Lawrence Wasden is backing up a
federal challenge to U.S. District Judge B. Lynn Winmill's injunction
over wolves in the Sawtooth National Recreation Area.
Roundup Herbicide
Resistance Concerns Some Ag Researchers
Increased findings that weeds are developing resistance to
Roundup, the world's most popular herbicide, have some scientists
urging new planting practices. The product's manufacturer says the
problem is being overblown.
Philippines Leader Wants Ag
Trade Edge
Philippine President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo on Monday urged
the World Trade Organization to implement agricultural trade reforms
and allow greater access for farm exports from developing countries.
Greens Protest N.M. Forest
Grazing Again
An environmental coalition claims that livestock grazing in
New Mexico and Arizona is harming the Mexican spotted owl.
Ecos Betray Jaguar
Recovery Plan Group
Members of the "jaguar working group" say they
were betrayed by some of their own colleagues when two environmental
activist organizations that were part of the team filed a lawsuit to
establish "critical habitat" and develop a recovery plan for
the exotic cat.
Eco-Radicals Claim Apartment
Torching
A radical environmental group is suspected of arson here.
Whitfield Catapults Into
Top Dozen In Rodeo Summer Series
Six-time and reigning world tie-down roping champion Fred
Whitfield of Hockley, Texas, and bull rider Myron Duarte, the 2002
reserve world champion, were among the 11 athletes who catapulted into
the top 12 of the Summer Series of the PRCA ProRodeo Tour following
the final stop at the Pendleton Round-Up.
Nation’s Feeder Cattle
Prices Follow Fats Into Higher Range
Feeder cattle and calves sold $2-5 higher across the country
in active trading last week. The best demand was for yearlings, but
calf interest was also high, especially near the winter wheat regions.
Fed Cattle Prices Record
High, Beef Demand Good, Kill Liberal
Slaughter cattle sold $3-5 higher in direct trade across the
country last week. Demand remains extremely good and packers
aggressively cleared feedlot showlists Tuesday with only clean-up
trades available the rest of the week.
Angelo Feeder Lambs Weak,
Cattle Lower
Feeder lambs sold firm this week, slaughter lambs firm to $1
higher, slaughter ewes steady; nanny goats were weak and kids weak to
$2 lower. Receipts totaled 10,026 head, around 20 percent slaughter
ewes, 15 percent feeder lambs, five percent slaughter lambs and 60
percent goats.
Cuero Feeder Calves,
Yearlings Sell Higher
Feeder calves and yearlings sold steady to $2 higher, over
700 pounds much higher, slaughter cows and bulls strong. Receipts
totaled 2114 head.
Decatur Feeder Steer,
Heifer Prices Uneven
Better quality feeder steers sold a little higher, plainer
kinds weak, slaughter cows and bulls $1-2.50 higher, stock cows and
pairs higher. Receipts totaled 1634 head.
Domestic Wool Untried,
Aussie Prices Decline
Domestic wool trading remained at a seasonal standstill last
week on light supplies. Demand and seller interest were light to
moderate.
U.S. Meat Production 2.2%
Above A Year Ago
Total red meat production under federal inspection last week
was estimated at 942.1 million pounds, 14.6 percent more than the
previous week’s holiday-shortened period and 2.2 percent more than a
year ago. Cumulative meat production for the year to date was down .3
percent at 32.4 billion pounds.
Most Mason, San Saba
Cattle Termed Higher
Feeder calves and yearlings sold $2-6 higher last week in
Mason and San Saba, slaughter cows and bulls $2-5 higher, stock cows
and pairs steady. Receipts totaled 2333 head at the two sales.
Billings Lambs, Ewes
Sell Higher
Feeder lambs under 90 pounds sold $10-12 higher Monday,
heavier lambs $1-2 higher, slaughter ewes steady to $2 higher.
Receipts totaled 3137 head.
All Brownwood Cattle
Prices Called Steady
All cattle classes sold steady on receipts of 420 head.
Abilene Lightweight
Steers, Heifers Higher
Feeder steers and heifers sold steady to $2 higher, the
advance on weights under 500 pounds, slaughter cows and bulls steady,
stock cows steady. Receipts totaled 1413 head.
Fredericksburg Feeder
Lambs, Goats Steady
Feeder lambs sold steady, slaughter lambs $3-5 higher,
except lightweight steady, goats classes were steady. Receipts totaled
3082 head.
Hamilton Sheep, Goat,
Cattle Classes Steady
All sheep and goats sold steady Monday on receipts of 1652
head. All cattle classes sold steady as well Tuesday on receipts of
403 head.
Llano Feeder Cattle Prices
Called Steady
Feeder steers and heifers sold steady, slaughter cows and
bulls $2-4 higher. Receipts totaled 669 head.
Boxed Beef Values Set New
Record High
The national comprehensive boxed beef cutout report on all
fed steers and heifers sold last week jumped $6.70 to $145.21, a new
record high for the report.
Milano Feeder Steers,
Heifers Trade Higher
Feeder steers sold $1-3 higher, heifers steady to $2 higher,
the advance on weights over 500 pounds, slaughter cows steady to firm,
bulls steady. Receipts totaled 1785 head.
Most Goldthwaite Sheep,
Goats Steady
Slaughter lambs sold steady, stock and slaughter goats
steady to firm. Receipts totaled 2220 head.
Junction Sheep Steady, Meat
Type Goats Mixed
All sheep classes sold steady, Angora nannies $2-4 higher,
others steady, meat type kids steady, small kids $2-4 lower, nannies
steady to $2 lower. Receipts totaled 2462 head.
Fredericksburg Feeder
Steers, Heifers Higher
Feeder steers and heifers sold $1-2 higher, slaughter cows
and bulls $3 higher. Receipts totaled 2187 head.
Producers Internet Offers
1600 Cattle
Producers Internet Auction offered 1600 feeder cattle from
Florida in their regularly scheduled sale.
Most Lampasas Cattle Prices
Called Higher
Feeder steers and heifers sold $1-3 higher, some under 350
pounds $4 higher, slaughter cows $3-4 higher, bulls $.50-1 higher.
Receipts totaled 1680 head.
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