Feeder Cattle Market Seen Rebounding Despite High Fuel Costs
Lane County Feeders manager Jim Meetz says prices will recover as food service and conventions struggle with costly beef. Hatton notes potential price shifts as cattle numbers tighten and pens shrink. Royal Beef near Scott City reports 66 cents per pound and ongoing feeding of 26,000 head, with capacity for 32,000. Cattle owners weigh selling versus feeding as markets adapt and optimism persists.
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Postal workers shielded as deaths shift U S mail service focus
Ramos states gloves and masks issued to postal workers and hints at optional use while several carriers briefly wore them. The Post Office, the second largest civilian employer with 800,000 workers, plans group efforts to support victims' families and explores bio hazard scanning to protect employees and customers nationwide.
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Gray County Wind Farm tour highlights 170 turbines under construction
Wind project near Gray County Beach Florida progresses with 170 turbines planned by FPL. Ground broke in May 2001 and first turbines were up in August. By December officials expect dedication with 100 megawatts feeding Kansas Missouri and wholesale markets. Community leaders from chambers and schools attend to study funding and impact.
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Dairy plant incentive package eyed for Garden City area
The economic board seeks a dairy plant that would employ 69, with training coordinated with Garden City Community College and an anticipated average salary around $11 per hour. The plan includes a $1.20 per 1,000 gallons water rate, possible road upgrades, and a $300,000 land aid incentive. County officials note several sites near Garden City and pursue federal grants for infrastructure.
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Capitol anthrax scare prompts cautious steps and tests
As Congress resumes work after an anthrax scare, officials vow precaution while testing continues. Capitol tests come back negative with buildings deemed safe, though FBI probes possible other tainted letters from Brentwood. The Daschle letter remains the only confirmed case.
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Feedlots Lose Equity as Cattle Prices Fall Across Kansas
Kansas feedlots face sharp price declines with producers expressing concern over eroding equity. Some have sold or laid up cattle, others are exploring risk protection via futures. Several Kansas feedlots and nearby states Nebraska and Colorado report bankruptcy filings or sales. National placements in September show a 20 percent drop, with state figures down 18 percent from August and 13 percent year over year.
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Winter
Kansas
St. Francis Cattle
Mike Callicrate
Nebraska
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