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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1982
Page
31
A fragmented market update lists grain and hog quotes with Corn at about 2.39 to 2.96 for white corn, Soybeans around 4.9, and oats steady. The jittery lines reference selling points, regional markets, and morning trading at Cedar Rapids and Waterloo.
Hog prices rose with No 1-22 hogs at 55 to 55.50 per hundredweight and 360 to 600 lb hogs toward 49.50, while cattle showed few sales with steady or higher bids in the 40.00 to 42.00 range for utilities and cutters. Sheep listings were sparse with limited activity and prices around 30.00 to 45.50 for various weights.
Federal State Market News reports prices for farm eggs and dressed meats showing steady to firm demand. Eggs indicate ample supplies with under tone to steady. loose eggs and case quantities traded near steady. Meat sectors note mixed results with beef steadiness and pork values fair to good amid modest demand and stable composite prices.
Thursday prices show sagging bulk butter markets with quotes near 77 80 cents for large blocks and 76 77 for mediums. Soybeans and corn handle mixed bids while No 2 red winter wheat holds around 2.17 a bushel. cattle demand weak with 200 head not enough for a test. Livestock traders report keen but uneven tone and sow prices around 3 350 500 on hogs.
Webster City Livestock Thursday market notes hogs 50 49 to 50 pounds with bids around 43.00 to 43.50 per cwt and sows 450 pounds and up offered at 48.00 to 49.00 per cwt. Buyers and sellers reported practice ranges for lighter weights and larger hogs amid limited demand.
Proponents led by Russell Brown back a Stanwood pork processing plant with 600 jobs and regional economic boost, while opponents warn of hog market monopolies, increased traffic, and water use concerns. A public hearing in Anamosa reviewed a river water plan and county road easement issues with a decision likely in 3–4 weeks.
Grain processors in Cedar Rapids have bid up local prices this week, widening the basis with Chicago Board of Trade quotes. Market observers cite barge traffic on the Mississippi and farmers holding grain, though experts warn the rise may be only local and not indicate higher futures.
City briefs note a 7:30 am Saturday meeting at Denny's Restaurant 444 33rd Ave SW where Leo Greco will discuss his band days. Additional items include thanks from a dental practice staff and a parade of local events and sales listings across Cedar Rapids.
The National Pork Producers Council says microwave cooked meat is safe if guidelines are followed, while Dr. Peter Shantz of the CDC warns trichinosis microbes may survive uneven heating. Complications arise as the group emphasizes thermometer use and even cooking to 170 degrees.
Marvin Rohlena of Keystone was elected president at the Iowa Flying Farmers convention in Des Moines March 5 7. Bonnie Rohlena is named state queen and host for programs and awards.
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