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Country Today

Location

Eau Claire, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

May 15, 1985

Page

4

Market report on cattle hogs and calves futures

Equity May 13 trade shows calves steady to good with top Holsteins 55 to 91 beef calves 60 to 91. Hogs lower with sows 35 to 37 and boars 30 to 32. Fed cattle stronger for select and high firms 53 to 55 for cows and 50 to 53 for hfrs. May 8 trade notes steady to weak demand across cattle and feeder cattle illustrated by prices for various classes and weights.

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Weekly Livestock Market Report

Markets show higher bids for veal calves with variety across weights and grades. Slaughter cattle steady to higher. cows and holsteins mixed by class. dairy heifers, bulls, and sheep steady with modest gains noted in veal and feeder categories. Heaviest activity in choice veal and slaughter cow markets, with fluctuating ranges across regions and weights.

Market Summary of Livestock and Replacement Calves Prices

The May 7 market report lists prices for dairy and beef cattle categories. Holstein bulls 68 to 87, heifers 58 to 70, beef calves 55 to 80, calves 50 and higher for utility, and canners and cutters 33 to 45 with steady to rising demand for fed steers and heifers and cutter utility types.

Feeder cattle and grain prices posted in market summary

The report lists prices for fed Holstein steers and various cattle categories, cutting, replacement and culled stock, plus futures for wheat corn oats soybeans and feedstuffs. May 7 cash prices for spring and winter wheat, durum rye corn oats barley flax sunflowers and feed ingredients are shown with ranges and per ton quotes.

Chicago U.S

Feeder Pigs and Calves Prices and 1985 Corn Planting Pace

The report lists Holstein heifers, beef calves and veal demand with price ranges for 40 to 93 pounds, including Midwest and Lancaster sale figures. It notes 1,563 traded at Midwest with $2 to $5 lower trend and 1,254 head at Lancaster with $2 to $3 lower. A separate 1985 Agriculture Department survey shows 78 percent of planned U.S. corn acreage planted by Sunday, up from 46 percent on May 5, with large gains in the Corn Belt.

Lancaster

National Farmers cattle price listing by state May 13

National Farmers Organization price sheet shows slaughter cattle rates by trade date May 13. Cull cows 82 percent Holstein steers 86 Good 83 Bulls 85 Fat cattle Choice steers 94 Good steers minus 3 dollars. Number fours minus 20 dollars. Choice heifers 93 Good heifers minus 3 dollars. For details call 414-336-3734.

National Farmers Organization

Dairy and Egg Prices on May 10 Exchange Date

Butter stays steady with grade AA at 1.41 percent, grade A at 1.40, grade B at 1.37, cheddar barrel at 1.22 and 40‑lb blocks at 1.26 with May 13 exchange date. Wisconsin eggs show steady pricing with extra large 54-57, large 52-55, medium 42-45.

Wisconsin

Mixed grain markets trim gains as planting shifts prices

Week ending May 9 saw wheat and feed grain prices mixed across the United States with export demand rising as the dollar weakened. Farmers held back on selling while oilseed markets climbed on heavier corn planting and expectations of a tighter soybean crop. Soybeans rallied on weak dollar, while spot markets benefited from tight farmer holdings. Prices showed regional swings from Minneapolis to Kansas City with soybeans and flaxseed advancing and oats and barley steady to firmer.

U.S United States Minneapolis Kansas City Omaha No Morex/Robust Glenn Azure Duluth Upper Midwest Minnesota

Slaughter livestock prices ease at Midwest terminals week May 10

A downturn in slaughter steel and heifer prices marked most Midwest terminals led by South St. Paul as buyers faced ample salable numbers. Early week pressure on steers 1,300 to 1,450 pounds eased late as demand steadied, with steers over 1,300 pounds and yield grade 4s finding narrow outlets and cattle futures showing mixed strength.

Midwest South St. Paul Choice Sioux Falls

Dairy Market News Shows 1984 US Milk Output Decline

USDA annual dairy summary reports 1984 butter production at 1.10 billion pounds, down 15 percent from 1983. Wisconsin leads with 25 percent, California 17 percent. Total cheese excluding cottage cheese at 4.67 billion pounds, down 3 percent from 1983. Wisconsin 36 percent, Minnesota 12, New York 9. American type cheese 2.65 billion pounds, 9 percent below 1983, making up 57 percent of total cheese.

United States USDA Wisconsin California Minnesota New York

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