Corn and Soybean Estimates Rise in USDA Forecast
The USDA projects a record 8.08 billion bushels of corn and near record 2.11 billion bushels of soybeans for the United States. Iowa remains first in corn, Illinois leads soybean output, and traders call the report bearish with prices expected to dip. Major details include Iowa corn 1.73 billion, soybean 342 million, and national yields near historic highs amid ongoing storage and marketing considerations.
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U.S. Department of Agriculture
Iowa
USDA
U.S
Illinois
Jim Sigman
Blunt, Ellis and Loewi
Cedar Rapids
Corn Belt
Crop Reporting Board
Agriculture Department
Midwest Markets Hog Prices Steady Across Cedar Rapids Waterloo
Hogs were steady at 45.00 to 46.00 in Cedar Rapids and 45.25 to 45.75 in Waterloo with a 50 cent discount for lightweight hogs 200 to 210 pounds. Sows 41.50 to 43.50 under 550 pounds and 42.00 over 550 pounds. Sheep 44 to 46 for wool and 46 to 48 for shorn. Wilson Foods quotes 45.00 to 46.00 hogs. Buying hours 7 am to 10 am Monday through Friday.
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Cedar Rapids
Waterloo
Wilson Foods
Wilson
Wilsons
Cedar Rapids Grain Prices Slip on Soybeans and Corn Declines
On Friday the Cedar Rapids processing market showed declines in soybeans and corn from Thursday close. NO. 2 corn for October to 14th crop at 2.43, after 14th at 2.40, November 2.40, December 2.56, January 2.64. White corn new 2.03. Onto soybeans ON crop 6.072, December 6.20, January 6.25. Oats new out of the market. Pro Farmer Grain provided the quotes from Cedar Rapids.
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USDA
Conrad Leslie
Chicago
Sigman
Sigmon
Linn County Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service Office
Linn County
Cedar Rapids
Pro Farmer Grain
Iowa
Live Hens and Eggs Market Report with Midwest Prices
The Friday Market News Service notes steady undertone for live hens and steady to higher farm egg prices. It reports demand moderate, some export activity, and balanced supplies with Grade A large eggs around 51 52 cents per dozen.
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Federal State Market News Service
Omaha Livestock Market Friday Hogs Slaughter Feeds
Hogs sold at 2.500 with lot declines of 25 to 75 cents and 400 head of No 1.2 205-245 lb at 47.50. No 1-2 200-260 lb 46.75-47.00, 50 head at 225 lb 47.25, No 3 240-275 lb 46.50-47.00. Sows under 450 lb down 1.00, over 450 lb up 50 cents. No 1-3 300-450 lb 43.00-43.25, some 43.50. 450-650 lb 45.00-45.50. Cattie 3,800, 300 slaughter. Sheep none.
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U.S
Livestock Friday Hog Prices and Trade Report
Hogs see moderate demand with frugal trading. No 1-3 butchers 210-270 lb bring 46.25 to 46.75 per cwt, No 2-4 270-300 lb 45.25 to 46.25, while No 3 sows 300-700 lb sell 42.50 to 43.50. Butchers 50-75 lower, sows 1.00 lower.
USDA bulk selling prices Friday report
Prices paid to delivery remained unchanged with a 92 score A at 1.48 to 1.53. Price ranges for eggs to retailers for Grade A cartons delivered: extra large 72 to 74, large 70 to 71, mediums 64 to 65. Wheat and corn futures show mixed moves with No 2 hard at 4.22 to 4.26, No 3 at 4.19 to 4.25, No 2 red 3.63 to 3.83, corn No 2 white 2.55 to 2.75, No 3 2.35 to 2.73, yellow 2.53 to 2.75, No 3 2.33 to 2.74, and soybeans at 6.06 to 6.15. Sacked beans and shorts 96.00 to 97.00, bulk mids 94.00 to 95.00.
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United Press
Chicago Board OF Trade
Sovecen
CBOT
Chicago
UPI
Chicago Mercantile Exchange
Aer
USDA
Shorts
Farmers shift land from corn to soybeans in northwest Iowa
Iowa State extension agronomists report northwest Iowa farmers plant more soybeans and less corn due to weather and profits. July moisture stress hurts corn more than soybeans, leading to higher soybean yields and a rotation balance, though erosion risk rises with corn soybean rotations.
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Ames, Iowa
UPI
Iowa
Iowa State University Extension Agronomists
Extension Agronomist
Garren Benson
Benson
Gerald Miller
Iowa Beef questioned about wages and odors at Stanwood meeting
Stanwood Iowa Beef Processors officials addressed wages odor and annexation at a Thursday meeting as Stanwood considers hosting a $100 million dog slaughtering plant with a 600 worker payroll. The plant aims to open in 1983 built by the company's crew with 12 to 16 months construction.
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Stanwood
Iowa Beef Processors Information Meeting
Iowa Beef
Dave Copland
Environmental Protection Agency
Copland
Harkin backs changes to pseudorabies control plan
In a letter to Agriculture Secretary John Block, Rep. Harkin and Rep. Hagedorn endorse National Pork Producers Council proposals for modifying the pseudorabies program. They seek aggressive research with industry leaders and expanded funds toward eradication, while noting eradication without an indemnity plan is not yet feasible.
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DES Moines
UPI
Agriculture
John Block
Tom Harkin
Dlowa
Tom Hagedorn
R-Minn
National Pork Producers Council
Harkin
Hagedorn
House
Weis Interview on Reagan Farm Policy on U S Farm Report
Tipton farmer Dean Weih will be interviewed by Orion Samuelson on U S Farm Report at 1 p.m. Sunday on KCRG Channel 9. Weih discusses his reaction to President Reagan's farm policies.
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Tipton
Dean Weih
Orion Samuelson
U.S
Meat Prices Seen Rise This Fall and Winter
Government economists project higher prices for beef and pork amid steady large supplies. Pork prices rose about 7 percent this summer and are expected to climb 5 percent this winter, while beef prices should rise about 4 percent combined this fall and winter. Farmers anticipate pork prices to sellers around 47 to 51 dollars per 100 pounds as production slips about 8 percent.
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Washington
UPI
Agriculture Department
Ment
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Webster City
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Charles Jennings
Jennings
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Iowa Cattlemen's Association
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Packers and Stockyards Administration
National Cattlemen's Association
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