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Members present indicated that they would have in the neighborhood of 800 calves for this year’s sales. Should those not present consign their usual number of calves, this fall sale could easily mean an offering of 1100 or 1200 head, which of course would be the largest in the history of this association.
K. C. Williamson, association extension animal husbandry of VPI, reported on 1952 sales, average for Virginia and neighboring states which showed price received from Virginia calves compared most favorably. Regarding outlook for 1953 economist predict about 5% reduction in prices received last fall, should have a normal season. On the other hand, should we have another drought, which would cause abnormal marketing, the price drop touid Ix^ quite serious.
Allen Randolph, secretary of Virginia Beef Cattle Association, taking a prominent part in feeder calf sale promotion work on a recent trip to Michigan visiting several of the 195? buyers, was a buyer at the Rappahannock sale who was well, pleased with his purchase.
Ik is felt that Rappahannock Angus breeders are well pleased with the work being done in their behalf, as well as other Virginia calf sales by Messers. Randolph and Williamson.
Among the out of county guests who were present were Mr. and Mrs. George WaUahan, Brooks Mims, K. C. Williamson, A. K» 'Randolph, G.H. Clark, Dr. Thomas E. Hughes, Mr. and Mrs. George Ratns£)f» Dug Smith and Mr. and Mrs. Dave Cloyd.
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