TDA Market Recap July 19, 2010
     AUSTIN – (July 19, 2010) For the week ending July 17, feeder cattle prices at Texas auctions were mostly steady to $5 higher per hundredweight, with a few locations as much as $9 higher. A shrinking supply of feeders and fed cattle prices that averaged $1.65 per hundredweight higher than a week ago supported the market.
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Chute ‘n the Bull
by Tommy Neyland
      Aquatic vegetation is the proper name for the "moss" seen in ponds and other bodies of water. Unfortunately, many people do not view aquatic vegetation in a favorable light, with coontail (Ceratophyllum demersum) being a species that is often viewed negatively. In truth, coontail has both positive and negative attributes, and methods are available to control its growth.
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Corn, boxes, and the Guadalupe builds leadership for Leon County 4-H
      Sixteen youth and 4 adults can now tell you how a river, corn, boxes, and a gold vault are all part of a 3-day trip in and around the State Capital. The Leon County 4-H Council traveled to New Braunfels and Austin, July 19-20, 2010, for the annual Council Leadership Retreat.
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Buffalo Livestock Report
     Sale Date: 7-24-10 Head Count: 1512 Last Week: 1421 Sellers: 227 Buyers: 49 Cutter Cows...................51-61.5 Fat Cows........................52-61.5 Canner Cows.....................42-59
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Brazos Valley Livestock Report
     Date of Sale: 7-13-10 Total Receipts: 1021 Previous Week: 833 Total Sellers: 139 Total Buyers: 57 Feeder Steers- Med/Large #1 200-300....................... 141-182.5 300-400.......................... 127-156 400-500.......................... 114-139 500-600..........................
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ANDERSON CO. LIVESTOCK REPORT
     Date of Sale: 7-14-10 Head Count: 557 Buyers: 49 Sellers: 82 Steers/Bull Calves & Yearlings 200-300.......................
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Groesbeck Livestock Report
     Date of Sale: 7-22-10 Head Count: 931 Cut/Boner.........................58-62 Canner Cow......................50-56 Breaker Utility Com Cow.............56-60 Thin Cows.........................40-46 Bulls Yield Grade 1&2...............68-70 Bulls Yield Grade 3&4.....65-68
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East Texas Livestock Report
     Date: 7-20-10 Volume: 1200 Tested: 244 Sellers: 196 Total Buyers: 68 Packer Buyers: 5 Order Buyers: 15 Cattle Companies: 30 Feeder Orders: 241
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