Ban on DES blamed for meat shortage rise
Russ Weisensel, Executive Director of the Wisconsin Agri- Business Council, told a Oostburg service club that banning the growth stimulant diethylstilbestrol DES raises beef prices. He said cattle feed and time to market increase and USDA estimates suggested higher annual beef costs if DES remains banned. Bassagigas, a 5.2 inch fish, was caught nearly five miles below sea level.
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Belmont livestock bring record highs at Belmont sale
Historic highs were reached on all weights and grades of cattle at the Belmont Livestock Market sale August 12. Top price of 97 dollars paid for lightweight bull and heifer calves. Beef and Holstein steers and heifers showed notable gains versus July and August 1972 figures. Next sale dates August 26 and September 9 before ceiling is removed.
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