Computers may help farmers boost dairy herds production
In Des Moines Iowa dairy researchers discuss pedometer linked cow tracking to improve breeding and milk output. Dairy Systems and Agri-Systems market Bovacomp and BOU MATIC tools with computer and radio tech to monitor individual cows, boost herd size, and guide feeding.
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Midwest Livestock and Grain Prices In Cedar Rapids
Hogs held at $44.00-$45.00 in Cedar Rapids and $43.75-$44.25 in Waterloo with 75 cent drop elsewhere. Sheep steady at $46-$48 wool and $48-$50 shorn. packing sow prices $41-$42 under 550 pounds and $42 over 550 pounds. Wilson Foods notes discounts on lightweight hogs and certain weight ranges. Soybeans and corn futures moved up on Tuesday with Cedar Rapids processor quotes for No 2 corn at multiple crop intervals.
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Des Moines Market News Reports Steady Undertone and Mixed Livestock
The Federal State Market News Service notes a steady undertone with light trading, and prices largely unchanged or higher. Livestock data show hogs weaker at times, beef and pork markets varied, with receipts around 100,000 head and farm egg prices around 51 to 55 cents per dozen for large eggs.
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Livestock Prices and Trade Activity Tuesday Report
Hogs 5 500 head traded moderately with butchers 25 higher and some $50 declines. sows up $1.00. No 1 2 46.00 46.25 for 210 260 lb. No 1 3 sows 350 500 lb 42.50 43.50. 500 650 lb 45.50 46.00. Cattle 3000 head. slaughter steers and heifers steady to 50 lower. No 2 4 choice slaughter steers 1 050 1 200 lb 61.50 62.50. No 2 4 choice slaughter heifers 900 1 075 lb 59.50 60.50.
Omaha Livestock Market Reports Mixed Hog and Cattle Action
Tuesday sales show hogs uneven with gains for early bidders and declines late. No 1-3 and 2-4 ranges listed across weights. Cattle and calves total 3,500 with steers steady to 50 lower, cows steady to 50 higher. prime and choice loads noted with several weight classes and dressings. Sheep and lambs show limited offerings with springs higher and low ewe activity. prime pelts and wool prices noted.
Grain license suspended for Castalia Farm Supply
The Iowa Commerce Commission suspended the grain dealer license of Castalia Farm Supply after the firm allegedly filed incomplete financial reports. A hearing is set for Oct. 20 in Des Moines to show why the license should not be revoked.
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Pioneer to build $5.5 million corn plant in Keokuk County
Pioneer Hybrid International will construct a seed corn conditioning plant at the junction of highways 149 and 63 in Keokuk County. The $5.5 million facility near Hedrick will employ 10–12 full-time workers, hire additional part-time staff during detasseling, and have a 600000 bag capacity. First-stage construction costs total $2.7 million this winter with sizing for next year's crop done at Marengo or Durant.
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Court to Hear Dairy Case Over State Regulation
The Supreme Court will decide if a state dairy board may regulate out of state processors selling in Louisiana. Louisiana Dairy Stabilization Board, created in 1976, argues it has authority over all processors selling to Louisiana retailers, while Dairy Fresh Corp. contends otherwise.
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