Amarillo — Here’s the daily livestock summary for Monday, Aug. 31, 2009.
CATTLE
Direct Trade:
In the direct slaughter cattle trade in the Five Major Marketing Areas,
Texas/Oklahoma; Kansas; Nebraska; Colorado; Iowa/Minnesota: Trading was very
slow in Iowa/MN with very light demand Monday morning. Trading was mostly
inactive in all other trade regions.
By State Rep. Gus Blackwell
This past week was very interesting as I attended two days of the Achieving Classroom Excellence (ACE) Task Force meeting at the State Capitol. I also met on Thursday with the Energy Committee to hear several interim studies.
Oklahoma grain elevator cash bids as of 2:00 pm Monday.
U.S. No 1 HARD RED WINTER WHEAT: 1 to 6 cents higher. 3.70-4.43
Hooker, Okla. (August 31, 2009) – Contractors for Tri-County Electric Cooperative will arrive in Boise City and the surrounding area the week of August 31 to trim trees.
Oklahoma City — Here are the closing quotes for the Monday, Aug. 31, 2009, sale at Oklahoma National Stockyards Hog Buying Station.
Receipts: 30
The Guymon Chamber of Commerce will not hold a general membership meeting in September due to Labor Day.
The Oaks of Mamre is now at full capacity — 40 persons — ands needs some help.