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Newspaper
Tripoli Leader
Location
Tripoli, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1971
Page
2
Extension Home Economist notes that despite decades of forecasts frozen meat sales remain under 1 percent of fresh meat and mainly specialty cuts. Price, uniformity, consumer confidence, and dual fresh frozen systems hinder adoption while new packaging boosts color and visibility.
USDA figures show 10.9 million cattle on feed in 23 states as of July 1, a 2 percent rise from a year earlier. Western states up 14 percent, North Central down 6 percent. Iowa, Illinois, Minnesota and Missouri down, Texas up 26 percent. Heavier stock totals declined while lighter cattle rose. Feeders plan 2 percent more marketing in July-September.
July 27 Livestock Judging Workout in Sumner at 7:30 p.m. July 29 State Fair Livestock Entries Due by noon at Extension Office Tripoli. Extension Council and Park Producers Board meet at 8:30 p.m. July 30 Hobby Fair Committee at 1:30 p.m. Dairy Promoters Board at 9:00 p.m. August 1 4-H skating party at Rollerdrome Cedar Falls at 7:30 p.m.
Futrell expects fed cattle marketings to run at or slightly below 1970 levels due to more heavier cattle on hand July 1. July-September demand should stay near April-June volumes with total marketings possibly higher over July-September due to more cow slaughter. Marketing weights may be a touch lighter, with stronger cattle on feed in the Southwest and West and heavier weights in the Corn Belt. Iowa Choice steer prices forecast at 31 to 32 dollars, with Oct- Dec easing to 28 to 30. Feeder cattle prices should stay strong, near or above 1970 fall levels, with a possible light fall dip.
County fair season calls for top quality fruits vegetables and flowers. Follow the fair schedule exactly and select eating stage produce with uniform size form and color. Harvest the day before the show store cooled. Carry extra specimens and replace highly perishable items to keep displays attractive. Avoid overwatering new plants use deep soaking every 7 to 10 days and mulch 4 to 5 inches to conserve moisture and reduce weeds.
A historic note records Grinney Stock Exchange worker Grinney as employed briefly by F Y Watson and Grinney. The entry notes he held only two jobs during a 35 year career and lasted just two days in the cited period.
CACTuS The Mark Welker owns a tropical cactus that has stood for 22 years. This year buds appear and blooms follow signaling a notable growth moment for the plant and its caretaker.
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