Cattle prices continue to stay strong
At the cowboy table this morning there were eight of us there telling lies and each one of us stretching the story of how much rain we had received lately. All of us waiting until the one in front had said how much rain before we spoke.
All eight had ordered breakfast. Then when the waitress brought the food the one that ordered last got his food first. Then one said, “Maybe she thinks you are the best looking one at the table.” And if you know my personality, of course, I said, “Well that would be depressing if she thought he was the best looking.”
Actually a few months ago for several weeks the waitress did not like getting up that early so for the first 15 minutes I was the waiter. You notice I didn’t say waitress I don’t want President Trump mad at me.
About a month ago fat cattle sold for $218 per hundredweight. I had sold some at that figure. So I called another feedlot where I had some more fat cattle that had the same amount of days. He said no they need at least 30 more days. Truthfully it kind of disgusted me as they were mediocre mixed colored heifers that didn’t have frame size to get huge.
Well what do I know? This past week they sold for $235. I remember a good friend of mind who said the good Lord takes care of widows and fools. Thank goodness.
Last week Choice cutout added $17.07 per hundredweight and select was $11.52 higher at already big prices.
Cattle on feed report showed 98.8% on feed, with placements at 92.25% and marketings at 89.9%.
After bombing Iran’s nuclear sites most cattlemen were watching the opening of cattle futures. And early on Monday there weren’t any big moves up or down, which several feedlot managers said was positive to the cattle market.
There is a scripture in the Bible that says in the end times there will be wars and rumors of wars. Some say well they have been fighting over there for years and that is true. But there is a lot of uncertainty.
When your children are teenagers it is important to have a dog so that someone in the house is happy to see you.
If you don’t stand behind our troops feel free to stand in front of them.
At my funeral please take the bouquet off my casket and throw it into the crowd to see who’s next.
Editor’s note: The views expressed here are the author’s own and do not represent the view of High Plains Journal. Jerry Nine, Woodward, Oklahoma, is a lifetime cattleman who grew up on his family’s ranch near Slapout, Oklahoma.
