OldDog/NewTricks
Well-known member
Market Review -
The market on light cattle continues to lead the way as buyers scramble to get some inventory before it rains. Rob Frost of Ventura sold two loads of fancy calves. His steers weighing 502# brought $138.00 and 574# steers brought $128.00. His heifer mates weighing 529# sold for $118.00. Ron Clements of Ben Lomand sold 446# steers for $136.00 and heifers weighing 417# sold for $121.00. Bob Leslie of Ventura sold 467# for $127.00. The yearlings continue to be in short supply but that market is steady also.
Last week we spent a full day with Power Genetics and Con Agra setting up our manual for CSA approval for 2006. It's just about the most exciting new addition to our marketing plan for next year. CSA approval means all cattle sold at our market will be eligible for over seas shipment. The demand for these cattle far exceeds the supply so you can see why everyone here is working so hard to get approved for next year. Again we will be the only sale in the entire western part of the U.S. where buyers can purchase these cattle on a weekly basis.
There are some very important things to remember if you plan on taking advantage of this exciting new market.
1. KEY information
a. Birth date of first and last calf born and a sheet of paper in your file to document those dates.
b. Premise number
c. Vaccination records (when, where, and what product was used.)
d. Electronic ID tags.
These key issues make your cattle qualify for CSA approval. If you do the following you can qualify for CSA and Certified Natural programs as well.
a. Electronic Id Tags.
b. Meet Vaccination program 1 requirements.
c. No implants.
d. Tag calves that are doctored with a different color tag so they can be separated at shipping time.
2. If you have questions on the premiums paid on these new programs, don't hesitate to call me personally.
If you are interested in tagging your calves to make them eligible we will sure help you with the process.
http://www.101livestock.com
The market on light cattle continues to lead the way as buyers scramble to get some inventory before it rains. Rob Frost of Ventura sold two loads of fancy calves. His steers weighing 502# brought $138.00 and 574# steers brought $128.00. His heifer mates weighing 529# sold for $118.00. Ron Clements of Ben Lomand sold 446# steers for $136.00 and heifers weighing 417# sold for $121.00. Bob Leslie of Ventura sold 467# for $127.00. The yearlings continue to be in short supply but that market is steady also.
Last week we spent a full day with Power Genetics and Con Agra setting up our manual for CSA approval for 2006. It's just about the most exciting new addition to our marketing plan for next year. CSA approval means all cattle sold at our market will be eligible for over seas shipment. The demand for these cattle far exceeds the supply so you can see why everyone here is working so hard to get approved for next year. Again we will be the only sale in the entire western part of the U.S. where buyers can purchase these cattle on a weekly basis.
There are some very important things to remember if you plan on taking advantage of this exciting new market.
1. KEY information
a. Birth date of first and last calf born and a sheet of paper in your file to document those dates.
b. Premise number
c. Vaccination records (when, where, and what product was used.)
d. Electronic ID tags.
These key issues make your cattle qualify for CSA approval. If you do the following you can qualify for CSA and Certified Natural programs as well.
a. Electronic Id Tags.
b. Meet Vaccination program 1 requirements.
c. No implants.
d. Tag calves that are doctored with a different color tag so they can be separated at shipping time.
2. If you have questions on the premiums paid on these new programs, don't hesitate to call me personally.
If you are interested in tagging your calves to make them eligible we will sure help you with the process.
http://www.101livestock.com