Hog market improves as prices rise and cautions rise
UW Extension swine expert Carl Hirschinger notes improved hog prices since mid May boosting narrow to finish and feeder pig operations but cautions feeder pig finisher margins remain negative after October futures. He urges selling heavy hogs and sows now while cull sow prices are favorable and to use the Sow Productivity Index.
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Advance planning for retirement benefits in Eau Claire
Tips to simplify applying for Social Security benefits include applying three months early, preparing documents such as Social Security numbers birth certificates W-2s and tax returns, and estimating future earnings. Gather deeds leases corporate records and bills of sale for changes in ownership. Call Eau Claire office at 834 3436 or send questions to The Country Today for staff assistance.
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Red meat per capita spend rises but income share falls
USDA data show Americans spent about 93 dollars per person on red meat in 1960 rising to 292 dollars last year, while per capita beef, pork, and lamb consumption increased in pounds though costs grew faster. Projections predict slight beef rise, steady veal and lamb, pork decline, and chicken up about two pounds.
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