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Farm and Ranch News January 19, 2010  RSS feed
Chute ‘n the Bull
      Proper fireguards (fire breaks) can prevent a fire from escaping the burn unit during a prescribed burn. So what types of fireguards are best for your burn unit? The answer to that question is the one that every biologist loves to give: it depends. It depends on available equipment, slope, soil type, labor, and amount and type of fuel.
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BUFFALO LIVESTOCK REPORT
     Sale Date: 1-16-10 Head Count: 1189 Last Week: 716 Sellers: 167 Buyers: 58 Cutter Cows...................48-57.5 Fat Cows........................52-55.5 Canner Cows.....................35-53 Slaughter Bulls Steady/Down Heavy Bulls.................58.5-
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GROESBECK LIVESTOCK REPORT
     Date of Sale: 1-14-10 Head Count: 1565 Cut/Boner..........................53-58 Canner Cow......................46-49 Breaker Utility Com Cow............49-55 Thin Cows.........................38-42 Bulls Yield Grade 1&2.............59-63 Bulls Yield Grade 3&4.....57-59 Stocker Cows Young Bred Cows...
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ANDERSON CO. LIVESTOCK REPORT
     Date of Sale: 1-13-10 Head Count: 576 Buyers: 46 Sellers: 76 Steers/Bull Calves & Yearlings 200-300..........................
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EAST TEXAS LIVESTOCK REPORT
     Date: 1-12-10 Volume: 1439 Tested: 250 Sellers: 199 Total Buyers: 69 Packer Buyers: 5 Order Buyers: 12 Cattle Companies: 25 Feeder Orders: 228 Slaughter Cows Canners...........
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148 people attend Livestock Project Day
      Leon County 4-H joined with Madison County 4-H and hosted their Livestock Project Day on Saturday January 9, 2010. Livestock Project Day is an educational event for the youth and their parents. Each livestock species was split into separate groups and was taught about livestock selection, feed and nutrition, daily care and grooming, showmanship, and show day preparation.
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TDA Market Recap January 11, 2010
     AUSTIN – (Jan. 11, 2010) For the week ending Jan. 9, feeder cattle prices at Texas auctions were mostly steady to $3 higher per hundredweight compared to pre-holiday sales. Fed cattle prices were slightly higher as wintry conditions hampered livestock movement and reduced gains. The lower supplies and improved demand helped push beef prices higher.
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Leon County Extension Education Clubs to host Educational Day
      Tuesday, January 26, 2010, Leon County Extension Education Clubs will host a Leon County Educational Day. This FREE event will be held at the Buffalo Civic Center from 9:00 am to 3 pm with a covered dish luncheon provided by Leon County Extension Education Members.
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