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Country Today

Location

Eau Claire, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Oct 02, 1985

Page

4

Calves and cattle sale results from Shedown trade

September 24 sale saw 691 head of calves and fed cattle. Slaughter calves ranged 20-55 for replacements 50-90. Ch steer prices 54-56 and 52.50-54.50 for Holsteins. Cow classes 35-40 for cutter utilities 33-37 for canners. Feeder sale on September 21 had 590 head with beef steers 300-450 lbs 66-68, 550-750 lbs 59-63.50, 800-950 lbs 54-59, beef heifers 400-500 lbs 54-58, 600-700 lbs 53-56, Holstein steers 500-700 lbs 46-50.75, 700-800 lbs 44-47, 800+ lbs 43-45.

Com St. Wt. & Culls Prember

Lancaster Feeder Pig Sale Prices Report

Lancaster feeder pig sale on September 25 sold 1198 head, 327 more than a week earlier. Prices trended steady to up by about 1 dollar, with 40-50 lb pigs at 29.25 to 37.50 cents, 50-60 lb at 34.50 to 39.50 cents, and 60-70 lb at 39.50 to 47.75 cents.

Market Report from Sept 30 Trade for Cattle Hogs and Grains

The issue lists bids for cattle hogs and dairy items with prices across categories such as Choice steers and heifers, Holstein cattle, veal, and slaughter cows. Futures and cash prices cover wheat corn oats soybeans rye durum and grains, with receipts estimated at 700 cattle 400 calves and 100 hogs.

Chicago Minneapolis Grain Exchange

Livestock Price Report With Market Notes and Ranges

A historical price table lists cattle, veal calves, dairy cattle, bulls, and heifers with varied price ranges for utility, cull, and beef categories. It includes fat cattle, replacement calves, feeder cattle, fat hogs, sows, boars, and sheep with regional and weight-based values, along with sunflower seeds and feedstuffs prices in Sept and Sept trade notes. The data covers Holsteins, beef types, and standard grades, indicating market strength and substitutions across multiple livestock segments.

Eggs and Produce Trade Report September 26 27 data

Market report lists September 26 trade figures for beef and dairy categories including beef steers heifers Holstein steers butcher cows bulls veal calves packer sows bears and butter cheese and Wisconsin eggs. Prices shown for grade milk fat and egg sizes with exchange dates and seasonal steadiness noted.

Weekly grain review shows gains as rains slow harvest

Wheat and feed grains rose nation wide last week while rains delayed harvest and Russia re entered the U S corn market adding support. Weak storage underpinned a cautious tone as clearer skies let farmers resume harvest and a softer dollar spurred export demand.

Russia U.S

Livestock Prices Finish Week Mixed Across Regions

Slaughter steers and heifers gained $2 to $3.50 at most Midwest terminals for the week ending Sept 27 amid strong wholesale beef demand. South St. Paul saw steers up $2.50 to $3 and heifers up about $2.50, with Holstein steers $1 to $1.50 higher and cows weaker. Nationally, steer prices ranged $53.50 to $56.50 for Choice Nos. 2-4, weights 1,050 to 1,350 pounds, with some notes up to $57. heifers mostly $52.50 to $55. Direct trade showed barrows and gilts easing 50 cents to $1.25, sows mixed, and weights over 500 pounds mostly steady to slightly lower. Western terminals reported 220 to 260-pound barrows and gilts at $40.50 to $41.50. Iowa and Southern Minnesota 210 to 250 pounds near $40 to $41.

Midwest South St. Paul St. Paul Sioux City Iowa Minnesota

Dairy Market News Highlights July 1985 Disappearances

Commercial disappearance of dairy products in July 1985 reached 11.3 billion pounds, up 2.5 percent from July 1984, with seven month total at 73 billion pounds, up 1 percent. Butter and cheese stocks and prices shifted. CCC purchases in late September totaled 1.3 million pounds butter, 11.7 million pounds cheese, and 13.6 million pounds nonfat dry milk, the lowest since December 1984.

Minneapolis CCC

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