Omaha Cattle Thursday, Oct. 21 Report supplied by USD A , Compared to previous week’s close, Steers and Heifers ended the week 1.00-1.50 lower, with the loss coining on Monday’s expanded receipts. Demand by most buying interests proved excellent, as many had entered the week with shortened inventories; but prices usually under pressure due to * Livestock morket and auction news losses in the carcass and boxed trade. Quality grading and dressing percentage were quite attractive through the week'; however yield grade 4 cattle still a problem. Although relative numbers ot yield grade 4’s not unusually burdensome, a 14.00- 16.00 discount in the carcass trade dictated extreme caution and reluctance in the bidding on these kinds. Cows steady to .50 lower. Bulls steady. TES Meet your American Banker. Your American Bankers: Bill Hughes, Dave Myers, Bob Zook Which came first, the chicken, the egg or your American Bankers? The best thing any banker can do for a farmer is to understand his day-to-day needs. That’s why the Agri-Business Department at American Bank is so successful with local farmers. Our people have a farm ing background so, when they come out to see you, they speak your language. Since the turn of the centuiy r American Bank has had a special kinship with farmers and their land. Over the years, we’ve kept pace with your needs with loans for new equipment, construction and remodeling. As Steers comprised 38 pet of the week’s receipts. Heifers 28 pet. Cows 6 pet., Feeders 27 pet. Four day receipts 11676, week ago 12234, last year 10894. STEERS: At the close. Choice 2- 4 1050-1250 lbs. 60.0031.00. Mixed Good and Choice 2-3 1050-1200 lbs. 59.00-60.00. Good 57.00-58.50. HEIFERS: Choice 2-4 925-1025 lbs. 57.50-59.00. Mixed Good and Choice 2-3 900-1050 lbs. 56.50-57.50. Good 54.00-56.00. American Bank A FULL SCRVICC BAMK • MCMtCA FOIC With over 80 locations throughout southeastern Pennsylvania. Average of LS 214, detailed quotations for 900-1100 lb. Choice Steers 59.70; 1100-1300 lbs. 60.30. Average cost Steers 59.84, average weight 1148 lbs.; as compared 60.31 and 1143 lbs. a week ago. Average cost Heifers 57.55, average weight 1012 lbs.; as compared 58.00 and 1008 lbs. a year ago. COWS; High Cutter, Utility and Commercial 1-3 38.00-40.00. BULLS: 1-2 1100-1700 lbs. 48.00- 51.00. times changed, we helped with lines of credit and operating capital. Today, we’re still maintaining that pace with additional financial services like trusts, re tirement and estate planning, and savings and check ing accounts. If something crops up that you’d like help with, give your American Banker a call at (215) 320-FARM. He knows what goes down on the farm. Get the advantage. Lancaster Farming, Saturday, October 23,1982—A: An Equal Opportunity Lender 1 ' V
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