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Notice - New BQA Requirements

We have been notified by two of our largest buyers that effective January 1, 2019 for one and January 1, 2020 for the other, that they will only purchase cattle from suppliers who have been certified in a BQA (Beef Quality Assurance) or FARM program. This requirement is to be implemented in all markets  and all private treaty transactions.
 
The result of this requirement on our members is such that they must be certified in order to have buyers representing these two packers bid on their cattle. We will be required to announce seller certification to receive bids from these two entities.
 
BQA certification can be achieved by logging in on the BQA website at http://www.bqa.org and signing up for one of the free courses which best fit your particular operation. These courses are based on industry accepted practices that a vast majority of producers currently employ. Also below are dates of times you can go onsite and become certified as well.
 
Upon gaining certification, please provide your name and the name of any entity you sell under, as well as your address, phone number, certification number and expiration date to us at Bloomington Livestock Exchange, so we can make the proper announcement at the time of sale. Any questions please feel free to contact us at Bloomington Office (608) 994-2020, Belmont Sale Barn (608) 762-5303, or Kevin at (608) 732-0732 or you can email us at bloomingtonlivestock@hotmail.com . Thank you for your prompt attention.   

BQA Training Sessions

Saturday, Nov 17th, 10 a.m.

Waukon Market
1645 Hwy. 76 North
Waukon, IA  52172
(563) 568-4501

Wednesday, Dec 5th, 12 p.m.
Richland Center Market
26702 County Hwy. O
Richland Center

Wednesday, Dec 19th, 5:30 p.m.

Bloomington Livestock Exchange
9663 Cty Rd A
Bloomington, WI  53804
(608) 994-2020

Results from Slaughter Sale:  Tuesday November 13th, 2018

Cattle Sold 667 HD

High Yielding Choice Beef Steers/Heifers: 108 – 111.75

Mixed Select/ Lower Yield Choice Beef Strs/Hfrs: 106 ~ 108.50

High Yielding Choice/ Prime Holstein Steers: 84 ~ 86.75

Mixed Select/ Lower Yield Choice Holstein Steers: 80 ~ 83.50

High Dressing Cutter/ Boning Utility Cows: 42 ~ 55

Lower Dressing Cutter/ Boning Utility Cows: 30 ~ 40

Shelly/Doubtful Health Cows: 28 and Down

High Yielding Slaughter Bulls: 60-70

Lower Yielding Slaughter Bulls: 58 and down

Good Quality Baby Calves: NO TEST

Lighter Weight / Weaker Calves: NO TEST

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Live cattle futures settled 35 cents lower to 80 cents higher. Feeder cattle futures closed 25 to 75 cents higher. The CME feeder cattle index was

Live cattle futures settled 35 cents lower to 80 cents higher. The buying interest was all in the front end. Feeder cattle futures closed 25 to 75

Live cattle futures are trading 12.5 to 60 cents higher in the front months at midday, with deferred contracts lower. Feeder cattle futures are down

Live cattle futures were mixed on Friday, with front months higher and deferred contracts lower. Feeder cattle futures were down 15 cents to $1.325,

Live cattle futures were mixed on Friday, with front months higher and deferred contracts lower. Feeder cattle futures were down 15 cents to $1.325,

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