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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1983
Page
24
Market notes indicate corn and oats firm with gains in some contracts. Reports mention rapeseed and soybeans with mixed moves and references to new and old crop values, alongside processor bids and delivery terms.
The notice outlines lamb prices and quality expectations from Wilson Foods and Rath Packing Co. It mentions 100 to 120 pound choice and prime lambs, with contact details for Ray Zomast and a reference to Waterloo. The fragmented text indicates pricing tiers and market status.
Federal State Market News notes undertone fully steady to firm with light offerings and fair demand. Prices for Grade A large eggs quoted at 34 to 44 cents, mid ranges steady to lower, pork and beef values show limited gains amid ample supplies and light sales. labor and holiday factors affect receipts and market activity across central US markets.
A fragmented note reports Friday butter sales in Chicago with prices and delivery details. Mentions figures like 4900 units and prices around 77 to 84 with reference to forge and sodium content.
Weight borrows and gilt prices highlighted this week with cattle near 230 pounds for the first four days. Compared with 228 pounds last week and 229 pounds last year, the week shows a small rise. Low percent changes noted for early this period, with near 18 compared to 178 last week and 115 last year.
IowaFarm Safety Council discussed enlisting seed corn firms to trim top stalks at corn corners to improve driver visibility. The plan, possibly titled Safety at the Crossroads, aims to cut fatalities at rural intersections and follows Gazette reports of dangerous symbol corners and related lawsuits. The effort could include publicity by youth groups and new signs, with Lt. Harry Braafhart assessing support.
Prices on the Chicago Board of Trade surged Friday as fears of a Soviet grain embargo eased. Traders cited a looming USDA harvest report and a large export agreement with the Soviet Union, while some noted speculators covered positions after Thursday’s drop.
Dennis O'Brien from Sugar Pine Drive NE becomes grand knight of Council 5677 at Mount Vernon Road SE. New officers include Jerry Harrington deputy grand knight Jack Wilson chancellor Richard Edgar recorder Don Merfeld treasurer Gary Stodola lecturer Eugene Kopecky advocate Francis Mangold warden Edward Barnes trustees Elmer Haverly Jerry Micka Jim Stewart and guards Edward Harn.
Drought hit Iowa farmers may bale and haul their own hay on payment in kind set aside acres for livestock feed. Sen Roger Jepsen says the plan provides immediate relief without cost to taxpayers. The waiver, to be run by local ASCS offices, covers PIK acres approved for early grazing by the USDA.
An unnamed fisherman pulled a piranha from Humboldt Park lagoon on Chicago's West Side. Shedd Aquarium confirmed the species. Park District posted lifeguards and barred swimming until more fish are ruled out, with authorities suggesting an owner dumped the tropical fish to frighten swimmers.
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