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ranged from ^3 to ^8. jvieaiums ranged from $24 to $26. In the 550 to 700 pound range, the good, choice and fancy ranged from $28 to $30.25. Over 900 pound yearling steers brought $23 to $25.50.
This is an excellent time to sell but it is a time for careful consideration as a buyer, especially if thinking of herd expansion.
HAY
If you plan to sell hay this year, there’s no advantage to waiting. There’s not much moving in Virginia now, but if a dealer has an order for hay he’s likely to offer Valley' farmers from $23 to $25 a ton for number 2 leafy alfalfa...... that’s generally 2nd or 3rd cutting. Clover and timothy will bring you $17 to $20 in the same area. Richmond buyers are offering slightly higher prices.
The nation has a nine per cent decrease in estimated production this year but the harvest is expected to be six per cent greater.than av
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