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A seasonal drop in baby calf supply has lifted the value of heifers and second-choice animals at many sale rings. Buyers have seen prices strengthen this winter and kick on again in the new year, with many bidding keenly for limited numbers before spring calving starts.
Market reports suggest the second-choice heifers and smaller calves look the dearest, with bidders turning to lesser dairy-bred and smaller types to fill trailers and wagons.
Despite high straw and feed costs, AHDB market averages showed continental-cross heifer calves under three weeks old hit a 15-week high of £166.97 a head in mid-January.
Going into Saturday s game between Mason City and No. 5 Cedar Falls, it would ve been easy to dismiss the Mohawks chances. Going up against the Tigers, ranked No. 5 in Class 5A, the winless Mohawks didn t seem to have much of a chance.Â
But thanks to some big offensive performances, Mason City nearly pulled off one of the year s most stunning upsets. In the end Cedar Falls won, 71-69, but the Mohawks walked away with their heads held high.Â
Junior Jada Williams scored 24 points on Saturday, with 10 rebounds. It was the second time in two days that Williams had double-digit points and rebounds, after she put up a triple double on Friday against Ames.Â