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Post by dave on Mar 28, 2020 8:01:48 GMT -6
Are they allowing people to still go in. It's only buyers here and 10 people total. That includes the people working the ring. Their website say, the cafe is closed, no children, buyers and sellers only, and people are to remain 6 feet apart. At Vale the 6 feet part is doable and there is a fair amount of seating. At La Grande it would be tough to stay 6 feet apart as the seating area isn't all that big.
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Post by bulltrader on Mar 28, 2020 10:45:26 GMT -6
Dropped off 6 old cows and 24 calves this morning. Hard to not stay and see them sell. Another Stockyard west of here is wide open today including the restaurant.
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Post by 11111 on Apr 1, 2020 11:26:17 GMT -6
We held our sale at the livestock market and were told they could NOT shut us down because it was at the salebarn. The sheriff had tried shutting down one of the bigger sales here just days prior and pretty much told to eat dirt because they cannot stop the food chain supply and every "potential buyer" is essential.
We asked that anyone attending our sale, do so at their own risk and if they weren't comfortable attending, we'd be happy to assist with their bids.
Our pairs sold very well. We also sold heavy breds that fell out of our calving window. Our pairs that sold well were much older.
It is business as usual around here with a 10 person limit (but not enforced yet) on establishments.
I am limiting my office to ONE person in our retail lobby. People are abiding by it. If they want to continue to receive their mail, they must do their part in keeping us healthy. I am enforcing my carriers to wear their masks while inside. What they do in their vehicles, is their business.
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Post by angusrancher on Apr 1, 2020 20:08:51 GMT -6
We held our sale at the livestock market and were told they could NOT shut us down because it was at the salebarn. The sheriff had tried shutting down one of the bigger sales here just days prior and pretty much told to eat dirt because they cannot stop the food chain supply and every "potential buyer" is essential. We asked that anyone attending our sale, do so at their own risk and if they weren't comfortable attending, we'd be happy to assist with their bids. Our pairs sold very well. We also sold heavy breds that fell out of our calving window. Our pairs that sold well were much older. It is business as usual around here with a 10 person limit (but not enforced yet) on establishments. I am limiting my office to ONE person in our retail lobby. People are abiding by it. If they want to continue to receive their mail, they must do their part in keeping us healthy. I am enforcing my carriers to wear their masks while inside. What they do in their vehicles, is their business. Glad you made good of a bad situation. I'm guessing you're a Postmaster (Postmistress). My late grandmother was a postmaster in a little community north of Wounded Knee, and they ran cattle on her Indian leases, and had a house on some land she owned. She finally retired in the mid 80s. There was never a dull moment back then, and they had to be tough to make a go of it. Some very rugged canyon country. Sorry for hijacking the thread.
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Post by 11111 on Apr 1, 2020 20:20:54 GMT -6
We held our sale at the livestock market and were told they could NOT shut us down because it was at the salebarn. The sheriff had tried shutting down one of the bigger sales here just days prior and pretty much told to eat dirt because they cannot stop the food chain supply and every "potential buyer" is essential. We asked that anyone attending our sale, do so at their own risk and if they weren't comfortable attending, we'd be happy to assist with their bids. Our pairs sold very well. We also sold heavy breds that fell out of our calving window. Our pairs that sold well were much older. It is business as usual around here with a 10 person limit (but not enforced yet) on establishments. I am limiting my office to ONE person in our retail lobby. People are abiding by it. If they want to continue to receive their mail, they must do their part in keeping us healthy. I am enforcing my carriers to wear their masks while inside. What they do in their vehicles, is their business. Glad you made good of a bad situation. I'm guessing you're a Postmaster (Postmistress). My late grandmother was a postmaster in a little community north of Wounded Knee, and they ran cattle on her Indian leases, and had a house on some land she owned. She finally retired in the mid 80s. There was never a dull moment back then, and they had to be tough to make a go of it. Some very rugged canyon country. Sorry for hijacking the thread. I am, for a community about 25 miles from me. Love my job! Great benefits and retirement.
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Post by dave on Apr 2, 2020 22:07:52 GMT -6
I went to Intermountain Livestock in La Grande OR today. Before the sale started the owner told everyone no sitting beside anyone who is not a relative. They have shut the cafe down, no kids allowed, and buyer or sellers only. There was two empty seats on both sides of me and nobody directly behind of in front of me. They had about 300 head. Mostly kill cows. I got a few 560 pound steers for a good 30 cents less than they would have been a month ago. I really went because they had advertised about 60 head of broken mouth pairs. They sold way too high ($1,200 a round). I stuck my hands in my pockets.
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Post by 11111 on Apr 6, 2020 10:29:18 GMT -6
Sheriff tried to shut down another sale. That producer called the Governor of NE and got him to override the Sheriff.
I am sitting on 3 pot loads of cattle and the buyer isn't even returning calls. We sell to Greater O. Not sure how to sit on these much longer. April needs to turn around.
Article on Omaha World Herald said Grand Island is going to be Nebraskas hot spot. That is roughly an hour south of me but about a half hour from my work. The reason being, so many packing houses and plants. Many of these workers have "multi-generational" families living in their household so it is increasing its exposure. I now have a makeshift sneeze shield on my counter.
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Post by chuckie on Apr 10, 2020 7:38:07 GMT -6
Wednesday's Sale Barn Numbers
RIDGELY AUCTION LIVESTOCK SALES – TRENTON April 8, 2020 Ridgely Auction Livestock Sales 411 E. Eaton St. Trenton, Tennessee Total Head Cattle – 121 BY THE HEAD Bottle Calves– N/A Longhorn Pairs – $500.00 Bred Cows– $645.00 to $850.00 PER 100 POUNDS Steers/Bulls 200 to 299 – N/A 300 to 399 — $110.00 to $136.00 400 to 499 — $109.00 to $134.00 500 to 599 — $91.00 to $134.00 600 to 699 — $74.00 $108.00 Heifers 200 to 299 – $131.00 to $139.00 300 to 399 – $109.00 to $117.00 400 to 499 – $61.00 to $110.00 500 to 599 – $87.00 to $110.00 600 to 699 – $73.00 to $102.00 700 to 799 — $78.00 Kill Bulls 1000 lbs and up – $60.00 to $80.00 Kill Cows 1000 lbs and up – $43.00 to $60.00
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Post by M-5 on Apr 10, 2020 8:37:12 GMT -6
Our barn was closed last week and will be closed Monday. I think it has more to do with cheap prices than anything. Less commission on what they are selling.
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Post by chuckie on Apr 10, 2020 14:18:14 GMT -6
The sale in Somerville vs. the one in Trenton, they sold cheaper in Trenton. With the price of feed going up, it is not looking good.
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