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February 1, 2010

OUT AND ABOUT

Posted @ 6:05 pm by Evan

January was a very busy month for the Evan Slack Network, covering the Rocky Mountain Bean Dealers who are having a pretty good year.

The Colorado Agriculture Business group consisting of chemical company reps, and other farm suppliers looking for a better 2010.

Evan Slack Conducts InterviewThe International Beef Congress that brought together beef producers and packers forecast expanded exports the next several months.

104th National Western Stock Show with exhibitors from 45 states and Canada. This my 51st year covering the largest livestock show in the nation.

With 19 beef breeds, 9 with national shows and most with sales that saw some strength, however a few breeds saw lower prices. The Junior Livestock Sale was higher in several spots. The Quarter Horse Auction averaged $3,500 per head, this was down $1,000 from a year ago.

After 16 days in Denver at the National Western Stock Show, headed to Greeley for the Colorado Farm Show with other 300 exhibitors, a lot of large tractors, balers and combines included.

Then to the Colorado Corn Growers seeing lower prices.

And then to San Antonio for the National Cattlemen’s annual convention, the Cattlemen’s Beef Board and the American National Cattle Women’s Convention. This my 51st year reporting on beef producers.

We found a generally upbeat attitude amongst all cattlemen and cattlewomen, hoping for higher prices. There is a lot of concern however about big government and it’s impact on the people on the land, “who help make for the good life for all the rest of us”.

All the best to you.

Evan

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