Hog price cycle tightens as farmers packers and grocers push profit
Farmers in the hog business report rising costs and higher prices as demand outstrips supply. Mahl brothers sell 700 to 900 hogs yearly, profit about four dollars per hog, with premiums of 75 cents to 1.25 dollars for meaty hogs. Packers warn that high processing costs and limited hogs keep price tags climbing for center-cut pork chops and other cuts, while grocers pass higher costs to shoppers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carol Buescher
Richard
Gerald Mahl
Medusa Road
Mahl
J.H. Routh Packing Co
Sandusky
Nick Hahn
Routh
Tom Routh
Hahn
Boston
Wallace Meyer
Schild
IGA
Norwalk
Meyer
Packer
Local Corn Prices Edged Up But Lag Chicago
Local corn prices rose slightly last week yet stayed over 30 cents below Chicago at 1.28 to 1.60. Elevator managers say railroad cars are still hard to obtain, though truck use has eased the elevator glut. forecasts on price gains depend on rail availability and broker interest. James Westerman and Dick Holmes note truck movement helps while optimism hinges on improved rail service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
James Westerman
Greenwich Mill and Elevator Co
Robert Zorn
Firelands Elevator
Dick Holmes
Farm Bureau
Norwalk
Obituaries for Norton Korach and Clifford Downing
Norton Korach 70 died at the home of Mrs. Evelyn Kuhl in Berlin Heights where he had lived 27 years. Body to Cleveland Temple Memorial Home for services planned Monday. Clifford O. Downing 60 of 148 N Hester St died Friday at Fisher-Titus Hospital after a month of illness. Survived by wife Frances two sons Clark and Lester two daughters Pheriba Walker and Della Beckham 18 grandchildren and a great granddaughter three brothers and numerous nieces and nephews. Burial at Woodlawn Cemetery after services at Kubach-Smith Funeral Home with Rev. Garcia officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norton Korach
Berlin Heights
Evelyn Kuhl
Kubach- Smith Funeral Home
Cleveland Temple Memorial Home
Clifford O. Downing
N. Hester St
Fisher-Titus Memorial Hospital
Frances
Clark
Shelby
Lester
Norwalk
Robert
Pheriba) Walker
Toledo
Duane
Della) Beckham
Waterville, O
Howard
Milan
Ray
Monroeville
Glen
Kubach-Smith Funeral Home
P.J. Garcia
Woodlawn Cemetery
Pesticide Use Requires Care
The Ohio Pesticide Law requires licensed applicators for commercial pesticide use and offers annual licensing schools. The Northwest Ohio School will be Feb 13 at the Holiday Inn Perrysburg. contact the extension office within a day or two.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Wells County
Cooperative Extension Service
Northwest Ohio
Holiday Inn
Perrysburg
Milan Ave
Windbreak and wildlife planting tree packet offered
The Huron Erie Soil and Water Conservation District and the Soil Conservation Service announce a tree packet of 165 trees and shrubs for homeowners to establish windbreaks and wildlife-friendly plantings. The $10.50 kit is limited and fills on a first come basis. orders through the district office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd K. Young
U.S. Soil Conservation Service
The
Huron-Erie Soil and Water Conservation District
Soil Conservation Service
Attract Birds through Natural Habitat Planning
Lloyd Young of the U S Soil Conservation Service urges using natural conditions to attract birds. Choose long lasting food plants, especially with winter value, include conifers for nesting, and consider soil slope drainage exposure and micro climate. Plants support birds, provide shade and reduce runoff while cutting insect pests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd Young
U.S. Soil Conservation Service
Young
Crop insurance outreach halted in three Ohio counties
The Federal Crop Insurance Corp ends contact efforts in Huron, Erie and Medina counties after they meet 1973 corn and soybean participation increases. District sales supervisor Sam Baldwin says no more funds will be spent after Feb 9. Insurance remains available via the Manhattan Building in Fostoria for an indefinite period. farmers already covered are unaffected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal Crop Insurance Corp
Huron
Erie
Medina
Sam Baldwin
Manhattan
W. Tiffin St
Fostoria
Swine Day at Fremont Promises Hog Market Insights
A Swine Day program will be held at Ole Zim's Wagon Shed near Fremont on February 7. The all day event features exhibits and panels with Melville Ebight on hog rail selling, Eldon Greer on hedging hog futures, Dr Bobby VanStavern on pork grading, and Dr Lis Simonds moderating a consumers panel. Registration starts at 9 a.m. with a dinner included.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fremont
Melville Ebight
Eldon Greer
Heinold, Inc
Bobby VanStavern
Lis Simonds
Ole Zim
U.S. 20
Market report from Bucyrus auction consignors
Markets report shows totals of 1620 head with hogs 537 and cattle 270. Hog prices 28.70 to 33.90, sows 25.50 to 27.75, calves 27 to 28.5. Cattle mix includes steers 39.50 to 43.50, heifers 37.50 to 42.60, cows 30 to 33.60, calves 60 to 70, feeder lambs 29 to 33.90, sheep 6 to 15, wools 25 cents lower, clips 35 to 35.75. Breeding ewes 32 to 36.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bucyrus Auction Consignors
Also Mentioned on This Page
Gerald
Richard Mahl
Mahls
Dial
Funw
Funk
Joe Towell
O. G
Paul E. Murray
Bruce Balduff
North Fairfield
Jerry
Vern McClish
North Fairfield, O
Cleveland
Mr. Korach
Enterprise
Downing
Oldsmobile
General Motors Corp
Robert Ear
Laura Downing
Ohio
SCS
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