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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1977
Page
5
Weather bulletin lists July soil temperatures on bare ground and stubble with totals for July 1977 and 1976. Figures show 2 inch soil readings across areas including ova and bare ground, with 16.84 as July total and 12.50 as year-to-date norm.
The forecast calls for mostly sunny days with highs in the 70s to mid 80s and overnight lows in the upper 50s to lower 60s. Monday and Tuesday may bring a few showers and higher humidity as temperatures stay above normal for the next 30 days.
Light scattered rain showers covered most of the state averaging about a half inch with northeast regions receiving over two inches. West temperatures near normal while the east runs about five degrees above normal. Topsoil moisture: 41 percent adequate, 59 percent short. a year ago 79 percent short. Subsoil moisture: 52 percent adequate, 48 percent short, similar to last week. a year ago 86 percent short. Wheat harvest 96 percent complete, only isolated fields left. Corn mostly good. 75 percent silked, ahead of last year and normal. Silage chopping in southeast due to spotty rainfall. insects causing light to moderate damage. Alfalfa hay over 90 percent harvested. wild hay ongoing with brief rain interruptions. Pastures and ranges 75 percent adequate, Southeast areas need supplemental feeding.
Area elevator reports show wheat millet and corn prices with No 1 hard winter values, oats and yellow corn ranges. UPI sugar futures moved on Friday with mixed gains and losses, while cash grain quotes from Kansas City and Chicago reflect supplies and grade levels for hard and soft wheats and various corn and oat classes.
Wheat futures at the Kansas City Board of Trade closed higher with Sep at 2.31, Dec 2.37, Mar 2.45, May 2.48 and July 2.51 as prices climbed between percent and one percent gains in today’s session amid supply and demand factors.
The guide lists a large egg range from 34 to 50 grams, a medium from 23 to 45 grams, and a small from 14 to 22 grams, outlining standard weight Groupings for consumer use.
Barrows and gilts extended a downward trend as a seasonal shortage emerges in hog alleys. Week saw 3200 head traded, down from 3850 prior week and 4350 a year ago, with Friday closes up 1 to 1 percent. Prices ranged 43.00 to 43.75 for lighter US 13 and 37.75 to 38.75 for heavier US 13. Industry context notes weights over 260 pounds not well tested.
Freighted Colorado and Nebraska market notes show varied livestock prices. Livestock activity reports from Fort Collins Sterling and Chappell list cattle and lamb sales with calves, feeders, slaughter stock, sows and hogs. prices span 22 to 48.50 dollars for cattle and 11.50 to 96 dollars for lambs, reflecting mixed demand and weight classes.
Omaha Market last week showed higher cattle closes with hogs and sheep weaker. Desirable steers and heifers held gains after opening strength, lighter weights softened, and demand remained narrow. Receipts totaled 17,400 with steer top around 42.25 and several loads near 41.75-42.00. heifers posted modest gains, while cows weakened.
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