Montana Livestock and Range Summary Shows Mixed February Gains
Montana reports February gains for cattle at 98 percent of normal and sheep at 102 percent, while ranges rise to 93 percent. Hay and feed remain satisfactory overall with eastern Montana above needs and western areas near balance. Western notes mild weather, scattered stock movement, and favorable spring range water. central Montana sees lighter losses and good feed, with wool and lamb contracts and hay prices in the mix.
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Local cattle and hay prices show light losses and strong carryover
Cattle and sheep have wintered well with unusually good conditions. There is a moderately large carryover of hay in many localities. Winter stock losses have been relatively light. Local cattle sales were too few to establish average prices. Hay prices in the stock range run mostly from seven to ten dollars.
Chevrolet plans 40 000 cars in March production push
Chevrolet Motor reports 40 000 cars scheduled for March as 12 plants ramp up. President W S Knudsen says factory staff will rise about 40 percent in the next six weeks while not outpacing absorption. Experienced workers are recalled to fill positions to maintain high quality as new tools and models are introduced.
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