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Catelynn Hockemeyer, a 10-year-old 4-H er from Columbia City, shows Seth, which drew a record bid of $4,000 and was named grand champion market lamb.
Myra Berning, 18, from Monroeville, stands Monday with Abe, her nearly 2-year-old Holstein dairy steer, after their turn in the ring at the 4-H auction.
Nathan Sible, 17, shows his swine – named 40 – during Monday’s livestock auction. Previous Next
Tuesday, August 03, 2021 1:00 am
3 records set at 4-H auction
$11,400 for pig, $4,000 for lamb, $3,175 for rabbit
This year s Allen County 4-H Livestock Auction got off to a bang of a start Monday afternoon – and didn t end until three animals received record bids.
Other US farmers told
Reuters they are signing contracts to sell the corn and soy crops they will harvest in autumn, months before they have even planted them, looking to take advantage of boom times after years of oversupply, trade wars and low prices. Some are waiting to sell, betting on even higher prices.
A dozen farmers interviewed by
Reuters said 2021 is shaping up to be their most profitable season in years as corn futures have rallied to their highest since June 2013 and soybean futures to their highest since June 2014. They are working to pay off debts and update machinery after years of sluggish markets left them dependent on government payouts.