Wilson Foods reports hog market gains and discounts
Wilson Foods Cedar agoted hogs rose about 50 cents to 45.50 46. Light weight hogs receive discounts up to 1.00 for 200-210 pounds. Further 50 cent discounts apply to 2 and 260-270 pound tiers plus 75 cent off per 10 pounds over 270. Spring lamp prices steady at 61-63. Waterloo Bath Packing Co quotes hogs at 45.5-46.5 and hours are 7 a.m. to 10 a.m. Monday through Friday.
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Agricultural Market Summary and Livestock Prices Friday
The Federal-State Market News Service reports firmer undertones in grains and farm eggs with light demand and ample supply. Cattle and hog markets show mixed to lower carcass values with thin trading and modest gains in some meat cuts. eggs and dairy prices show varied movements across grades and sizes.
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Joliet Livestock Friday Hog and Sow Market Report
Hogs 600 head trading moderately active barrows and gilts steady to weak with receipts about 400 under earlier bids. 220 to 250 lb hogs 48.50. Sows 350 to 600 lb 41.00 to 43.00, boars over 400 lb 38.00. Cattle market not enough of a single class for full test.
Cattle and hog markets mixed at Webster City sale
Receipts near 900 cattle and calves with uneven weights. Trade was active for feeders and steady to higher for sows. Carcasses show typical ranges with 240-260 lb hogs at 47.50 to 48.50, 280-300 lb at 46.25 to 46.75, and 300 lb plus at 41.00 to 42.00. Sows run 42.50 to 44.00.
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City briefs showcase events and sales across Des Moines area
Des Moines notices list Broadway Peter Pan at the Civic Center on May 19 with Karen Cole and Rip Taylor. various trips and sales including Alaska tour May through September, a Black Hills trip June 25 to 30, a Courtyard Sale at Peppertree Studios, a pottery sale in Marion May 14-15, and several local activities. Box seats for Cubs vs Cincinnati May 21. ballet by Baryshnikov July 21 in Des Moines.}
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Today’s Community Arts and Festival Schedule
Ellen Forslund recital at Daehler-Kitchin Auditorium 4 PM. Brigadoon at Jefferson High School 8 PM with $3 adults $2 youths. Slow Dance on the Killing Ground 7:30 PM Brenton Stage $7.50. Sea Marks at Riverside Theater 8:30 PM. Elkader Very Special Arts Festival events from 7 AM to 9 PM with admission $3 for adults and $1.50 for students seniors and disabled. St Joseph’s Fun Days 10 AM to midnight. Spring Warblers Walk 8 AM at Indian Creek Nature Center free for members $1 nonmembers. Spring Wapsi River canoe 9 AM to 3 PM. Bicycle Tour 9 AM Bever Park 16 miles. Movies listed on page 14A.
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Iowa farmers eye cent per bushel checkoff in June vote
Iowa soybean officials cheer Wisconsin mail vote approving two cent checkoff, urging a rise to one cent in Iowa. Richard Anderson and Les Rhodes say legislative authority expires December 15 without a favorable outcome and note Iowa would become the 13th state with a penny checkoff.
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Evans seeks more funds for cost share program
Rep Cooper Evans of Iowa wins bipartisan support from House Ag Committee for a $50 million boost to the soil cost share program. Officials say 26 counties need more funds. Linn County ASCS runs short while Grundy County uses funds to terrace idle acres. Evans argues addition would fund erosion control amid inflation and PIK opportunities.
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Farm Bureau backs Soo Line bid for Iowa track
The Iowa Farm Bureau endorsed Soo Line Railroad Co to buy Iowa track from the bankrupt Rock Island line. Chicago and North Western Railway also bids for Rock Island sections including the spine line from Minneapolis to Kansas City.
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