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There’s not much different that can be said again this week insofar as fed cattle trading goes on the South Plains.

Sheep and lamb markets were mixed this week as most auctions in Texas reported steady to higher prices as well as Billings, but New Holland reported $10-20 lower. 

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The 86th Texas legislative session is now in the rear view mirror. Overall it was a good session for those interested in natural resources and wildlife in general.

The Old Mobeetie Jail Museum Visitor Center at 310 O’Laughlin in Mobeetie is the location for a ranch gathering of the Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association July 23. Registration will begin at 5:30 p.m. followed by a complimentary beef dinner.

Dear Editor,           
Last November at the G-20 Summit in the Costa Salguero Convention Center in Buenos Aires, Argentina, three men sat at a table to sign an important new trade agreement. One was the leader of Mexico, a nation of 123 million, another the leader of 32 million Canadians and the third was the leader of the free world, the president of the United States, a nation of 327 million.

Since the July 9, 2019 update, anthrax has been detected on three additional premises in southwest Sutton County and one premises in south central Crockett County. The Texas Animal Health Commission quarantined the premises after animals tested positive for the reportable disease.

Winning must be in the blood for Delbert "Shorty" Garrett.

Stocker steers were $3-5 higher, stocker heifers $5 higher, feeder steers $2-5 higher and feeder heifers $3 higher. Packer cows, bulls, pairs and breds steady. Receipts totaled 3817 head for the two sales.