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Just a scoop full
(June 14)--The feeder cattle market is holding very well in price, particularly with a very disappointing fat cattle market and the fact of the grain market getting a big boost in price. wheat seemed to be the leader, pulling corn prices up some also. Almost always the price of wheat will fall during harvest rather than get higher. However, it seems wheat prices have gotten higher because of a very large area that is cutting a very disappointing wheat crop. We have definitely had enough rain. But the late freeze caused a good share of damage. In some areas worms were a problem. And then rust was a big item also. One farmer south of Woodward about 70 miles said the fields that he sprayed for rust yielded 60 bushels per acre. And the field across the road that they did not spray yielded 30 bushes per acre. On that better yielding field, they also had to spray for worms shortly after spraying for rust. Now this week most of the farmers are faced with several days of predicted rain. If you are going to be a farmer or a cattleman you have got to be tough to survive. For myself I have always favored the cattle business. I farm only to provide something to eat for the cattle. I have often thought I would hate to have wheat standing in the field with everything that can happen to destroy that crop. However, I don't guess that should be any more nerve racking than hoping the cattle market holds until the cattle are sold. Either way there is a plenty to worry about if you are a worrier. I am thankful I am not. This week is Father's Day. Do something special for your dad. And if your dad is no longer living--then find another dad that could use a lift and do something good for him. It will make you both feel better. Editor's note: Jerry Nine, Woodward, Okla., is a lifetime cattleman who grew up on his family's ranch near Laverne, Okla.
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