Iowa extension outlook on lambs hogs and cattle futures
ISU extension economist Gene Futrell reports favorable lamb prices this spring with forecasts near current levels through June and solid feeder lamb demand. Hog prices surged mid May, with futures trading rising since spring and cautious upside into fall. Futures hedging guidance stresses learning the market and considering cash versus futures basis for cattle hedges.
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Gene Futrell
Iowa State University Extension
Futrell
Chicago
Iowa
U. S
Tom Wickersham
ISU
Iowa State University Outlook
Vote Increase in Unemployment Compensation
The legislature passed a bill to raise unemployment benefits. The average weekly check rises from 32 to 40 dollars, with total annual payments expected to climb from 11 million to 13.7 million.
Futures hedging seen in cattle market analysis
Economists explain live cattle futures and cash price linkages noting possible deliveries as hedgers move contracts. They caution uncertain forecasting value despite hedging opportunities and suggest watching both markets as delivery nears. Town Farm Outlook May 27 edition from Iowa State Extension.
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Futrell
Skadberg
Town Farm Outlook
Towa State University Cooperative Extension Service
3000 Mile River Of Milk Flows From Dairy Farms
A vivid description explains the immense scale of the U S dairy industry in milk production and manpower. It likens yearly output to a 3000 mile milk river spanning from Boston to San Francisco and a giant cow touching the Great Lakes Gulf of Mexico Caribbean Sea, illustrating vast industry size.
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United States
Boston
San Francisco
Great Lakes
Gulf of Mexico
Caribbean Sea
Equator
St. Lawrence
State budget bill funds departments with $28.2 million annual appropriation
The legislature approved a major appropriation bill allocating 28.2 million dollars per year to operate various state departments. The measure finalizes funding levels and directs how funds are distributed across agencies.
Government budget compares to governor's request
The agency reports a total of 5.7 million dollars for the current year, with another 1.2 million above the amount suggested by Governor Hughes. The figures reflect ongoing funding debates and allocations under consideration by state authorities.
Canal Opens with Standard Time Adoption Report
In 1888 a canal opening was noted with standard time in use as railroads expanded. The report mentions a time system adoption and railroad progress shaping schedules.
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U. S. Railroad
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Marvin Skadberg
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Plainfield
Baptist Church
Zinn
Viola Buchholz
Waverly
Emil Rausch
J. Roach Sons
S. L
Lillian) Stufflebeam
Waterloo
Herbert
LaVona) Kasemeier
C. Lowell
Geraldine
Carnation Dairy
Clarence Miller
Motorola
Adio and TV
I.pair
Dial
Tripoli, Iowa
Motorol
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Nez
Diai
Tripoli
Towa
Bank
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Jotta Petrodt
Moore
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Egister
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