Midwest Markets Report from Cedar Rapids Area Hogs and Eggs
The market notes show Wilson Foods Cedar Rapids region hogs trading around 46-48.50 with various weights and discounts, plus firm to higher prices for slaughter hogs and a 50 cent end discount on lightweight hogs. Eggs, oats, corn prices, and live cattle and beef values are reported with several price ranges and daily receipts figures.
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Wilson Foods
Cedu
Rapids
Wilson
Wilsons
Cedar Rapids
Co Rapids
Federal State Market News Service
Undertone
Midwest
Livestock Futures Update Shows Open Interest and Prices
Estimations indicate 11,294 contracts sold with 5,488 open interest on Wednesday. Settlement prices reflect the prior close and official quotes include A Ask B Bid and N Nominal designations for market data.
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Wedn
Tn VR
Centre Wednes YY Open Inter
Ybeans
Va & i
Wednesda
CBOT
Omaha Livestock Prices and Market Activity Report
Market notes show mixed livestock bids with hogs and cattle for Omaha and Webster City. Hog values rise about 50 cents, quotes span 28.30 to 50.50 per hundredweight, while cattle and calves test ranges from 36.00 to 41.00 with limited test trades. Sheep listed as none. Thursday volumes include cattle at 35 head and hogs around 1,100 across districts.
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Iowa
Interior
Iowa Department of Agriculture
N-Centra
N-Eost
Pork plant battle heats up near Stanwood
Proponents led by Jones County Pork Producers say a new Stanwood pork processing plant would bring jobs and boost the county economy. Opponents warn of hog market monopoly, job losses at other facilities, odor, and water strain. A public hearing drew about 120 people clarifying water supply plans via the Wapsipinicon River and a proposed eight mile pipeline. County supervisors must approve road easements and await Iowa Natural Resources Council review while Iowa Beef seeks a multi million dollar project employing about 600 people.
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Dave Rasdal
Eastarriva Reporte
Anamosa
Russell Brown
Jones County
Stanwood
Jones
Cedar Counties
Larry Harr
Jones County Board of Supervisors
Iowa Beef Processors
Wapsipinicon
Iowa Beef
Olin
Vance and
Brooks Haesenmeyer
Mill Creek
Oxford Junction
Frank Eilers
Nick Strittmatter
Eilers
Iowa Natural Resources Council
Glen Hoaglund
Hoaglund
Wapsipinicon River
Jones-Cedar County
Horr
Iowa
the Gazette
Brown
Iowa Pork Producers Association
Cedar Rapids grain buyers push prices amid shifting basis
Cedar Rapids grain processors bid up local prices this week despite weaker Chicago Board of Trade futures. Experts say the basis has narrowed due to tight farmer holdings and rising Mississippi River barge traffic, though some warn this may not signal a futures rally.
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Cedar Rapids
Chicago Board of Trade
Mississippi River
Lee Perkinson
Merrill Lynch
Jerry Pollock
Pollock Elevators
Norway
Pollock
Davenport
Staskal
Optimists Sunrise group to meet at Denny's Saturday
City briefs note a 7 30 am meeting at Denny's Restaurant 444 33rd Ave SW with Leo Greco speaking on his band days. Additional items include acknowledgments from Dr Travnicek and staff and a list of community ads and notices.
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Sunrise Group
Denny’s
33Rd Ave
Leo Greco
Pork group stands firm on microwave meat safety
The National Pork Producers Council says eating microwave cooked meat is safe if routine steps are followed. Dr. Peter Shantz of the CDC warns microwave heating may leave meat infected with trichinosis, as uneven heating can leave cold spots. The council reiterates using a thermometer, rotating the roast, and checking for 170 degree doneness. Trichina infected pork is extremely rare, preventing testing for certification.
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Des Moines
National Pork Producers Council
Peter Shantz
National Center For Disease Control
Atlanta
Kim McAdams
Communi
McAdams
Indianpolis
Pork Council
Department of Agriculture
Rohlenas to head Flying Farmers of Iowa
Marvin Rohlena of Keystone was elected president at the Flying Farmers of Iowa state convention in Des Moines. Bonnie Rohlena was named state queen and will promote programs and awards. The 1983 convention is set for Cedar Rapids and Mrs. Rohlena will represent Iowa at the Syracuse International Convention in August as a candidate for international queen.
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Richard L. Boresi
Des Moines
King and Smith
Guaranty Bank
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Mr. Boresi
Keystone
Marvin Rohlena
Flying Farmers of Iowa
Rohlena
Bonnie Rohlena
Rohlenas
Bill Steele
Anita
Opal Cooper
Goodell
Syracuse
N.Y
Steve
Flying Farmers
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Webster City
Mark Jones
Richard Travnicek
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Aero Custom
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American Legion
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James Vennemans
Lee St. NE
Department of Plant Pathology
Iowa State University
Peck
Blairs Ferry
Edgewood Rd
Liebke Hoyt Jewelers
2Nd Ave. S.E
Evy
the Escorts
Marilyn
3Rd Avenue SE
Paramount Theatre
St. Patrick’s Day
Pierson’s Florists
Armstrong's
Emerald Knights Drum Corp
Ooceeds
Edgewood Road
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Emerald Knights Hall
2Nd Ave
Siegel’s Loan
Teeter
1St Ave. SE
Bridal Registry
Gaslight Alley Gifts
Mount Vernon Rd
Sasco
Ibew Hall
Harry Bebensee
Linwood Cemetery
1St Avenue S.E
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J.J. Shenanigan’s
Novak
14Th Avenue SE
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Pork Group
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Iowa State University Economics
Iowa Public Broadcasting Television Network
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