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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1977
Page
8
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The record lists May and June normals and totals from the U S Weather Bureau for Sidney. It shows a sequence of numbers including 65 73 63 70 68 and 75 degrees across last week and this week, with annual normals for 1977 and the year’s overall expectation.
Howard Henschel notes moisture arrived when usable for grains, but hail caused crop damage. Winter wheat has headed early. some fields show wheat streak mosaic and widespread nitrogen deficiency due to dry winter. Livestock prices reflect national instability. weather showers aid crops though hail damaging some areas.
Market notes show wheat and corn prices fluctuating with bids for No 1 and No 2 grades. Cattle markets at Sterling and Collins depicted steady to higher on calves and feeder stock, with sheep sales shifting to July. Regional prices include Chicago cash grain gains, and Denver feedgrains holding steady amid slow demand.
The coming 30 days show warming with temperatures near normal to slightly above normal and precipitation near normal. Highs range from the low 70s in May to the low 80s by mid June. lows rise from the low 30s to the low 50s. Normal precipitation is about 3 inches.
Brush Weekly Summary notes after-holiday weakness in hogs with Barrow and Gilt contracts opening around 43.75 to 44.25, easing to 42-43. US 2-3 futures from 40.50 to 41.75, closing 38.75 to 41.75. US 24 at 38 to 41, 37.50 to 40.50 by close. Sows open 32.50 to 36, close 32.50 to 35.50.
Omaha market summary shows mixed No 3 and 4 loads under pressure with steers 25 lower and heifers weak to 25 lower. Week highs reached 41.75 for top choice steers, midweek 41.25, most 40.00-41.00. cows 26.00-28.50 with some to 29.50. Hog prices firmer 25 higher. bulk 38.50-44.00 for 190-400 lb, sows 37.25-39.50. spring lambs steady at 52.00-53.00 for 90-115 lb.
Wheat futures moved on the Kansas City Board of Trade and the Chicago Board of Trade with small declines across Sep Dec Mar and May contracts. Prices ranged around 2.43 to 2.67 dollars per bushel with declines of roughly 1 to 2 percent, signaling modest trading weakness in early session activity.
The USDA authorized two purchase deals for Indonesia totaling 46.7 million dollars. One 6.6 million dollar wheat contract covers bulk grade no 2 or better wheat for June 1 to June 30 1977. Delivery is fob vessel to U S or Canadian transshipment points.
The market continued a downward trend with eggs varying by grade from 15 to 50 cents per dozen. Grade A large 35 50, A medium 25 45, A small 15 24. Farm hens 4 cents, Commercial flocks 8814 cents. Milk 86 cents per gallon. Worms priced at 2 50 per pound.
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