Weekly Utah Livestock Review UT

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Salt Lake City,  UT          October 5,    2012,     USDA-Ut  Dept   of    Ag    Market   News  


Utah Direct Cattle Report                     Weekly Summary

Slaughter  Cattle   2,050.    Last Week:  2,000.     Year Ago:   2,150.

 
Compared  to  last week, Slaughter Steers and Heifers were 1.00 higher live 1.00 higher on 
a dressed basis, compared with last week. Trading was moderate.

Slaughter  Steers:  1,200  Head:  Choice  2-3  1100-1300  lbs 121.00-123.00. Dressed Basis  
Choice 2-3 600-900 lbs carcasses 191.00-193.00.

Slaughter  Heifers:  950   Head:  Choice  2-3  1000-1100  lbs 120.00-123.00. Dressed Basis 
Choice 2-3 550-800 lb carcasses 190.00-193.00.


Source: USDA-UT Dept of Ag Market News, Salt Lake City, Ut.
Phone (435-230-0402. )

1. Workshop to discuss nutrient application, management, stewardship
2. Help for flood affected farmers
3. Ag markets diverged significantly Friday afternoon
4. Vilsack: Food, Farm and Jobs Bill critical for U.S. producers
5. Ag markets decidedly mixed on Friday morning
6. Dairy among best snacks for diabetics

1. Beware of the soy milk after-taste face
2. Monsters love milk, too
3. Salma Hayek: Milk part of 'perfect' breakfast
4. What sick day? Farmers take just three a year
5. Activists at the door
6. IDFA: Opposition to Dairy Supply Management mounts

1. Analysis: Dairy Security Act better for farmers, taxpayers
2. IDFA: Opposition to Dairy Supply Management mounts
3. World food supply depends on character, virtuous leadership
4. Commentary: Slanting the statistics
5. Buffet concerned about soil and starvation
6. Cold spring stunts upper Midwest hay crop