Iowa State Fair 4-H Champion Steer Graded Too Good
The 4-H grand champion steer Duke, shown by Donna Robertson, faced a cooler verdict of top good with a 2.7 yield and 13.5 square inch loineye. Judges noted strong muscling but weighed decisions on final quality grade, while parallel hog and lamb entries graded well.
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Ed Kline
ISU
Daryl Strohbehn
Iowa State University Extension
Iowa State
Darren Dies
Dies
Robertson
Strohbehn
Dave Hawk
Ins
Michigan State University
East Lansing
Hawkins
Shelly Mellrath
Laurel
Mellrath
Mcllrath
U.S
Duroc-Hampshire
Emmett Stevermer
Harold and
Jolene Mcllrath
Midwest Market Hog Prices Rise in Cedar Rapids and Waterloo
Hogs were up 50 cents with bids at 49.00 to 50.50 in Cedar Rapids and 49.50 to 50.00 in Waterloo. Sheep stayed steady at 50 to 52 in Cedar Rapids. Wilson Foods quoted hogs 49.00 to 50.50 with discounts on lightweight hogs. packing sow prices ranged 43 to 44.50 for under 550 pounds and 44.00 for over 550 pounds. Buying hours 7 a.m. to 10 a.m. Mon through Fri.
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Cedar Rapids
Waterloo
Wilson Foods
Wilson
Wilsons
Midwest
Choice
Boston
United Press Internat — Board OF Trade
Secrer
Zortesa Yewnante Ibs
Soveeen
Cedar Rapids grain market mixed as soybeans and corn fall
On Thursday the Cedar Rapids market saw declines for several soybean and corn contracts with no. 2 corn and yellow soybeans showing drops from Wednesday. White corn and oats held steady while livestock prices showed mixed movement with hogs and cattle trading at varied levels and receipts reported.
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Cedar Rapids
Beef import scare prompts labeling push and impoundments
US Agriculture officials say 39 million pounds of Australian boneless beef are impounded for testing to detect horse or kangaroo meat, with an additional 25 million pounds en route to the US. Rep Bedell urges labeling of imported meat to inform consumers while testing proceeds.
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Washington
Agriculture Department
United States
U.S
Berkley Bedell
D-Iowa
Agriculture
John Black
Food Safety and Inspection Service
Australia
Bedell
Tom Dashle
Ds.d
John Block
Dashle
Tom Harkin
Dlown
Ron Marlenee
Montana
Jack in the Box says no horse or kangaroo meat used
Ralston Purina says none of the Jack in the Box restaurants served horse or kangaroo meat in hamburgers. Spokesman James Reed notes the shift to domestic beef and destruction of the questioned Profreeze shipment to ensure product quality.
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ST. Louis
UPI
Ralston Purina Co
James Reed
United States
John R. Block
USDA
Reed
Foodmaker
San Diego
California
Ralston Purina
Mitchell movement winners at the YWCA event
The Wednesday competition at the YWCA saw North-south winners Virginia Stamy and Connie Hellenthal with Clayton Mossman and Keith Bean as runners up. East-west winners were Mary Ann Boardman and Al Langenfeid with Jock Falot and Joe Stepanek as second. The next game is set for 7 30 Wednesday at the YWCA.
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Mitchell Movement
YWCA
Virginia Stamy
Connie Hellenthal
Clayton Mossman
Keith Bean
Mary Ann Boardman
al Langenfeid
Jock Falot
Joe Stepanek
Chicago USDA bulk selling prices for Thursday
Prices for butter and eggs hold or rise with varied grades and scores. Potatoes and wheat, corn, soybeans, and byproducts show regional ranges across Washington, Wisconsin, Colorado, Oregon, Minnesota, Michigan, and Vermont, reflecting market bids and delivery terms.
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USDA
Washington
Wisconsin
Colorado
Oregon
Minnesota
Michigan
Farm Roundup Swine Expo adds purebred derby division
The Farm Roundup Swine Expo 82 introduces a purebred derby for on farm performance tested pigs. The Cedar Rapids event runs Feb 11–13 at Hawkeye Downs with entry rules on weight timing, nominations, and required papers. Progeny pens must be from a single nomination and contain no more than two gifts.
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Hawkeye Downs
Cedar Rapids
Soviet buys 200000 tons U S grain from private exporters
The Soviet Union purchased 200000 tons of American grain as reported by the Agriculture Department. The sale includes 150000 tons of corn and 50000 tons of wheat and counts toward the sixth year of the U S Soviet grain agreement. Moscow has bought 9 55 million tons for the current fifth year of the pact.
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Washington
UPI
Soviet Union
Agriculture Department
Department
U.S
Moscow
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