Dairy milk output bends up in April across states
April milk production rose 5 percent in 21 states covering about 85 percent of U S milk output. If the trend holds, U S total may reach 12 7 billion pounds. Cow numbers slipped to 9 21 million, down 1 percent from March, marking a four month decline. Federal dairy purchases fell to 342 2 million pounds milk equivalent. regional trends show drought hurting the South while the Northeast and Midwest gain, with California and Washington posting gains. Wisconsin April production rose 6 percent year over year and may peak soon.
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Weekly grain review shows mixed western demand and lower prices
Wheat and feed grains moved mostly lower nationwide as flour mill demand eased and export trade slowed amid slow new crop winter wheat harvest. Corn held at Omaha while Minneapolis soybeans slipped, flaxseed rose, and bulk seed prices stayed steady with firmer demand for tight supplies.
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Livestock prices rise at Midwest markets midweek report
Slaughter hog prices at Midwest terminals edged higher with gains led by Iowa and southern Minnesota. Steer and heifer prices rose, demand remained strong, while yield grades influenced pricing. At South St. Paul, fed steers and hogs closed higher. cows and bulls mixed, feeder cattle and lambs also up. Fewer cattle and livestock slaughtered at plants, calves up year over year.
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Soviet 1986 grain harvest seen at 190 million tons
The USDA forecast projects the 1986 Soviet grain harvest at about 190 million metric tons, unchanged from 1985, but cautions that the estimate does not account for possible impacts from the Chernobyl disaster. The report notes fluctuating production history and potential imports totaling about 30 million tons for 1986-87.
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