Interest Rates Chilled Livestock Prices Across Markets
Agriculture agent Bob Bozworth reports rising interest rates from 10 to 15 percent over three weeks depress cattle loan costs and curb buying. Feeder cattle average fell from 92 to 81 dollars per cwt, steers and heifers from 73.90 to about 64, with hog prices down from 50.30 to 38.10 per cwt. Drought and drought-era dust hindered demand, while poultry and pork compete with beef.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Diane Yeamans
Bob Bozworth
Franklin County
Bozworth
Kansas
Area Economist Will Serve 21 Counties
Marvin Fausett has joined the Southeast Area Extension staff as area economist to develop farm management programs for 21 southeast Kansas counties. Programs cover estate planning tax management futures marketing livestock budgeting and equitable leases. He will assist small farm families in Miami Neosho and Franklin counties and brings prior experience from West Virginia University and Missouri and a 4-H youth background.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chanute
Southeast Area
Marvin Fausett
Kansas
Fausett
Miami
Neosho
Franklin
West Virginia
West Virginia University
Missouri
University of Missouri
Audrain County
Bates County
University of Missouri-Columbia
U.S. Army
Sherry
Vicki
Renea
Steven
Kansas State University Cooperative Extension Service
First County Club Calf Sale Smashing Success
Thirty four calves sold at the Franklin County Livestock Association Club Calf Sale on October 28 at the Franklin County Sale Barn. The average price was 582 dollars per head with an average weight of 540 pounds. Brad Jackson of Ottawa bought the top calf at 910 dollars, a 670 pound Simmental Crossbred from L and M Simmental Farm in Parker. Sixteen calves were bought by Franklin County 4-H members including Buck Watts Kevin Spears Melissa Burch Shelly Burch Rick Ferguson Nancy Ferguson Wanda Ferguson Tim Horne Doug Poss Mariann Foss Lowell Kissinger George Wingert Betsy Woods. Local consignors included Ottawa Victor Warren Pomona Andy Duffle Gary Rice Princeton Lafe Wilson Al Mettenberg Max Wilson Richmond Barkdoll Brothers Glen Wharton Ron and Albert Dunbar and Williamsburg Silkville Ranch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin County Livestock Association
Franklin County
Brad Jackson
Ottawa
L & M Simmental Farm
Parker
Net Income Depends On Reproduction In Herd
Swine Industry Day at Kansas State University in Manhattan on November 8 will cover antibody evaluation and pig performance, swine outlook, energy conservation, and 1980s pork processing. Extension expert Eugene Francis notes reproduction largely drives herd income and lists six steps to boost calving efficiency and record keeping. Firewood species and burning tips from KSU Extension offer heat values and safe handling guidance for home fireplaces.
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Robert Bozworth
KSU
Manhattan
Weber Arena
Eugene N. Francis
Southwest Area Extension
Kansas State University
Garden City
Francis
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Area Economist
4-H
Buck
Tire Service Arm Bureau
Scott Service North
Hwy
Allis-Chalmers
Allis- Chalmers Credit Corporation
Ottawa, Kansas
Gary Naughton
Extension Forester
Allen Schoolhouse
Allen, Kansas
George Coons
Agri-Chemicals Division
United States
Believe
Barnhart Enterprise
Albert H. Barnhart
James L. Barnhart
Ags
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