Quality Convenience Changing Beef Demands at Cattlemen Day
Safeway official Ed Price describes leaner non-graded beef trials and consumer trends shaping 1980s beef. Price cites price priority, 15 to 20 percent display of non-Choice cuts, central Denver office, boxed beef expansion, and time strapped shoppers driving one-stop stores. Population shifts and efficiency measures forecast supermarket evolution toward larger stores and faster service. Four Ottawa students among 250 attendees at Kansas State University Little American Royal on April 3, Weber Arena.
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Weber Arena
Large Carryover Pressures Wheat Prices in 1982 83
Kansas State University economist Orlen Grunewald says record 1981 wheat crop and large carryover stocks will keep prices down through 1982 83. He projects average near 4.00 a bushel with possible dips to 3.55 at harvest as set aside participation and weather influence outcomes.
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Kansas State University
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Spring Insight '82 Wheat Growers To Weigh Set Aside Policy
Agricultural Secretary Block indicates set aside options for winter wheat include haying or grazing to encourage compliance. Hard red spring wheat growers expected to follow due to pre planting benefit announcements. Analysts estimate total program participation around 50 to 60 percent with ample storage for hard red winter wheat, especially in Kansas.
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Feed Cattle Prices Point to Modest 1982 Profit Outlook
Kansas State University expert Mike Sands predicts lower feed costs and cheaper feeder cattle will push cattle feeders toward small profits in 1982. He cites expected Choice steer prices around 63 to 65 dollars for the year, with feeder steers 600 to 700 pounds seen mid to upper 60s per cwt, and notes inventories and demand factors shaping the year.
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