HARRISBURG, Pa. — The public was fascinated with the unique opportunity to witness the miracle of life, see cows and newborns up close and learn more about how the state’s dairy farmers work hard every day to care for their animals and be stewards of the land and environment. The Calving Corner is a live … Read more
Greencastle, Pa. Jan. 2, 2023 Report Supplied by USDA/AMS RECEIPTS: Feeder Cattle 106; Slaughter Cattle 391; Feeder Dairy Caves 331 FEEDER STEERS: Medium/Large 2: 1 head 392 lbs 135.00. Medium 1: 1 head 1136 lbs 122.50. FEEDER DAIRY STEERS: Large 3: 3 head 226-248 lbs 142.50-145.00, 3 head 276-280 lbs 135.00-147.50, 7 head 301-312 lbs … Read more
Livestock Auction Middleburg, PA. Jan. 3, 2023 Report Supplied by Ag Market News/USDA RECEIPTS: Feeder Cattle 70; Slaughter Cattle 293; Feeder Dairy Caves 122 Compared to last week’s weighted average prices, slaughter steers averaged 0.21 higher, slaughter Holsteins averaged 2.00 higher, slaughter heifers averaged 0.10 higher. Slaughter cows: breakers averaged 8.58 higher with strong demand, … Read more
New Holland, Pa. Dec. 29, 2022 Report Supplied by USDA/AMS CATTLE: 864; Last week: 420 CALVES: 634; Last week: 512 Compared to last week, Steers and Dairy Steers sold steady to firm compared to a light test. Heifers and Dairy Heifers sold firm compared to a light test. No comparison for Bulls due to a … Read more
Livestock Auction Middleburg, PA. Dec. 27, 2022 Report Supplied by Ag Market News/USDA RECEIPTS: Feeder Cattle 18; Slaughter Cattle 177; Feeder Dairy Calves 148 Compared to last week’s weighted average prices, slaughter steers averaged 1.09 higher, slaughter Holsteins averaged 0.05 lower, slaughter heifers averaged 0.12 lower. Slaughter cows: breakers averaged 4.00 higher, boners averaged 0.2 … Read more
Greencastle, Pa. Dec. 19, 2022 Report Supplied by USDA/AMS RECEIPTS: Feeder Cattle 188; Slaughter Cattle 462; Feeder Dairy Caves 397 FEEDER STEERS: Medium/Large 1: 1 head 700 lbs 125.00, 2 head 868 lbs 119.00, 3 head 910-920 lbs 107.00-120.00, 1 head 1140 lbs 110.00. FEEDER DAIRY STEERS: Large 3: 2 head 195 lbs 67.50, 1 … Read more
New Holland, Pa. Dec. 15, 2022 Report Supplied by USDA/AMS CATTLE: 433; Last week: 416 CALVES: 411; Last week: 592 Compared to last week, Steers sold firm on a light test this week, with Heifers selling steady on a light test this week. No comparison for Dairy Steers, Dairy Heifers or Bulls due to limited … Read more
New Holland, Pa. Dec. 12, 2022 Report Supplied by USDA RECEIPTS: Total 1,260; Calves 648 Compared to last week, Steers sold steady to 3.00 higher, with Dairy Steers selling steady with a firm undertone compared to a light test. Heifers sold 2.00-3.00 higher, with Dairy Heifers selling steady with a weak undertone compared to a … Read more
New Holland, Pa. Dec. 14, 2022 Report Supplied by USDA/AMS RECEIPTS: 292; Last week: 272 Compared to last week, Fresh Cows sold 50.00-100.00 higher. Spring Cows and Bred Cows sold weak. Springing Heifers and Bred Heifers sold firm on a light test this week,. with no test for Open Heifers due to limited reporter availability. … Read more
During the summer and fall fair season, College of the Ozarks dairy students had the opportunity to show cows in various classes at the Missouri State Fair and the Ozark Empire Fair. C of O Dairy Manager Ryan Bilyeu and his students presented their best dairy cattle and placed well in the overall competitions, collecting … Read more