6-21-16 - The Dalhart Texan
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6-21-16 - The Dalhart Texan
Vol. 116, No. 50 • 12 pages Dallam County and Hartley County, Texas Tuesday, June 21, 2016 One dead following collision By NIXIE SANDERSON THE DALHART TEXAN One person has died following a tractortrailer collision on Highway 54 in Hartley County early Friday morning. According to information from the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), two tractor-trailers collided approximately 30 miles south of Dalhart at approximately 3:30 a.m. One truck, a 2013 Freightliner truck tractor semi–trailer, was reportedly hauling aerosol cans of cooking spray. That truck caught fire and completely burned, according to the DPS report. The driver of that truck was pronounced dead at the scene by Dallam County Justice of the Peace Carol Smith, as the Hartley County Justice of the Peace was not available. The victim was later identified as See FATALITY on page 3A Jeff Sanderson/The Dalhart Texan Steer roping was one of the events at the Second Annual XIT Ranch Rodeo Saturday night in Dalhart. For additional photos, see page 6B of this edition of The Dalhart Texan. Ranch rodeo rides into Dalhart By NIXIE SANDERSON THE DALHART TEXAN Singleton Ranch was the overall winner of the Second Annual XIT Ranch Rodeo Saturday night in Dalhart. The Singleton Ranches are located in California and New Mexico. This year’s team included Grant Mitchell, Jeff Bilberry, Gregg Gudgell, Jacob Gudgell, Wesley Gudgell and Brad Shadle, of Lamy, N.M. A total of 15 teams from Texas, Oklahoma, New Mexico, Kansas and Colorado participated, with events in bronc riding, sorting, stray gathering, wild cow milking and branding. In the bronc riding competition, Dustin Shelton from See RODEO on page 3A XIT Ranch Rodeo • Second Annual WRCA Ranch Rodeo in Dalhart • 15 teams from five states participated • Singleton Ranch out of New Mexico was this year’s winner. • The winning team is invited to the Working Ranch Cowboy’s Association (WRCA) World Championship to compete for the title “World Champion Ranch Team.” Small fire reported at Red Baron By NIXIE SANDERSON THE DALHART TEXAN A small grease fire caused the Red Baron Restaurant in Dalhart to close for a few hours yesterday morning. According to manager Rudy Rivera, the fire occurred while cooking breakfast. “This one had a little too much fat content, and it caught fire,” he said. The fire was put out with hand extinguishers. The fire department was called, but the fire was out before firefighters arrived on scene. Rivera said they cut off the gas, and the fire did damage a piece of See FIRE on page 3A G&G takes top prize at first-ever steak cook-off The Chamber of Commerce hosted the first Great Steak CookOff Saturday in conjunction with the XIT Ranch Rodeo. Twelve teams fired up their grills and served their best cuts of steak for the competition: G&G Operators and Hart Chevrolet, Hartley Feeders, Cimmaron Feeders, Coronado Feeders, Xcel Energy, Hilmar Cheese, “Rookies,” XIT Drivers, “Sir Loin,” Accolade Home Care, West Texas Gas and RT Fire. G&G Operators were chosen as the first place team and won $750, Hilmar Cheese came in second and won $500, and XIT Drivers placed third with a $250 prize. Kurtis Thomas from the G&G Operators Team serves prize-winning steak to Jim Hockett. G&G team members included Chase Graham, John Minnick, Carissa Frerich and Kurtis and Ashley Thomas. Ivy Hollingsworth/The Dalhart Texan INDEX 7 53182 14996 Dalhart Texan 410 Denrock Ave. Dalhart, TX 79022 www.thedalharttexan.com 7 Calendar....................2A Obituaries...................3A Local News.................4A Entertainment.............5A Sports News...............6A Agriculture News........1B Classifieds..................3B Today WEATHER Tomorrow Thursday Word of the Day zeitgeber Sunny High: 93 Low: 68 EE! ROKU STREAMING STICK! R F With Any New 6 /1 Mbps Broadband High Speed Internet GET A Service Or Existing Customer Speed Upgrades! FAST & RELIABLE HIGH-SPEED BROADBAND INTERNET Service From The Local Company You Can Trust. Hot High: 100 Low: 68 Slight Chance T-Storms High: 97 Low: 66 244-3355 1624 Tennessee Ave 384-3311 12324 US Hwy 87 Definition, Page 3A Dalhart Texan Page 2A Tuesday, June 21, 2016 Community News July DSHS immunization schedule released The Department of State Health and Human Services (DSHS) has announced their immunization clinic schedule for July. The immunization clinic will be held in Dalhart July 21 from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. at Frank Phillips College, 402 Denver Avenue. The Department of State Health and Human Services clinic in Hereford in open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. until noon and from 1 p.m. until 5 p.m. The clinic is located at 205 W. 4th, Suite 102. The Hereford clinic is closed the last two business days of the month and will also be closed July 1 through 4 and July 13. For more information, call 806-364-4579. Dalhart livestock auction weekly results for June 16 Cattle and Calves: 1,621 Week ago: 1,739 Year Ago: 960 Compared to week ago: Feeder steers and heifers under 600 lbs not well tested; over 600 lbs 2.00-4.00 lower. Portions of the trade area received good rains during the week but that good news was dampened by the CME activity on the week and several days of triple digit temperatures. Slaughter cows and bulls 1.00-2.00 lower. Trade and demand moderate to good. Bulk supply Medium and Large 1-2 500-950 lb feeder steers and heifers. Slaughter cows made up 11 percent, slaughter bulls less than 1 percent, replacement cows less than 1 percent, and feeders 89 percent. The feeder supply included 84 percent steers and 16 percent heifers. Near 85 percent of the run weighed over 600 lbs. Feeder Steers Medium and Large 1 Calves: 600650 lbs 150.00-153.00; few 700-750 lbs 141.00-143.00; Yearlings: 800-875 lbs 131.50-139.00; 900-975 lbs 125.00-131.50. Medium and Large 1-2: 525 lbs 156.50-158.00; 650-700 lbs 145.00-149.00; 700-800 lbs 139.00-141.50; 800-850 lbs 132.85-136.00, pkg 875 lbs 126.00. Medium and Large 2 Calves: few 400-450 lbs 170.00-174.00; pkg 575 lbs 142.00; lot 595 lbs fleshy 145.00; pkg 650 lbs 131.50; Yearlings: pkg 625 lbs 146.00; pkg 700 lbs 132.00. Medium and Large 2-3: pkg 395 lbs 161.00; pkg 400-500 lbs 161.00-162.00. Feeder Heifers Medium and Large 1 few 650-700 lbs 134.50-138.00; lot 725 lbs 134.00, pkg 750 lbs 131.50. Medium and Large 1-2: few 450-500 lbs 150.00-151.00; 600-700 lbs 128.00-133.00; 700-800 lbs 127.00-130.00; pkg 825 lbs 124.00. Medium and Large 2: 300-400 lbs 154.00-155.00; 400-450 lbs 142.00-145.00; 500-600 lbs 129.50-136.00; pkg 650 lbs 124.00; pkg 700 lbs 124.00. Slaughter Cows: Boning, 80-85 percent lean, 1150-1250 lbs, 82.25-87.50 avg dressing Dairy Slaughter Cows: Breaking, 75-80 percent lean, 1600-1750 lbs, 72.0078.50 avg dressing; Boning, 80-85 percent lean, 1001400 lbs, 66.00-73.75 avg dressing, 78.00 hi dressing; Lean, 85-90 percent lean, 1000-1200 lbs, 65.00-69.00 avg dressing, 70.00-75.00 hi dressing, 53.50-63.60 lo dressing Slaughter Bulls: Yield grade 1-2, 1310 lbs, 94.00; High dressing, 1800-1900 lbs, 103.50-105.00; Low dressing not tested Replacement Cows: Medium and Large 1-2: Young to middle aged 11001300 lb cows 4-6 months bred 1100.00-1350.00 per head; young to middle aged 1123 lb cows 7-9 months bred 1650.00 per head. reduce risk protect value Dalhart’s own Kimberly McCleskey Dryden is uniquely qualified to understand your situation and help identify the right coverage and the right plans to meet your needs. Community Calendar June 20 - Liberty Baptist Church will host Vacation Bible School June 20 through 24 from 7 p.m. until 9 p.m. with the theme Ocean Commotion. Fun, games, crafts, and a Bible lesson each night. The church is located at 12020 Highway 87. For more information, call 249-5344. July 17 - First Christian Church will hold Vacation Bible School July 17 through 21 from 6:30 a.m. until 8 p.m. The theme this year is SonSpark Labs. July 3 - Dalhart’s Independence Day fireworks display will be held July 3 after dark at Rita Blanca Park. July 4 - The annual Independence Day activities are planned for July 4 from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. at Lake Rita Blanca in Dalhart. There will be food, games and give-aways. The children’s bike parade will start at 7 p.m. July 21 - The Department of Health and Human Services has announced their immunization clinic schedule for July. The immunization clinic will be held in Dalhart July 21 from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. at Frank Phillips College, 402 Denver Avenue. The Department of Health and Human Services clinic in Hereford in open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. until noon and from 1 p.m. until 5 p.m. The clinic is located at 205 W. 4th, Suite 102. The Hereford clinic is closed the last two business days of the month and will also be closed July 1 through 4 and July 13. For more information, call 806-364-4579. Prayer Group - A serenity prayer devotional study and prayer group will begin April 19 and meet each Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. in the home of Dan Casey, 110 E. 10th. Everyone is invited to attend. For more information, call 806-218-4443. College and Career Lifegroup - First Baptist Church’s College and Career Lifegroup meets Sundays at 6:30 p.m. at the ROC. Counter Culture is a College and Career Lifegroup focused on providing an environment for young adults to develop the skills, abilities, and relationships that will help them to make a difference in their world. For more information, visit www.fbcdalhart.org. Legacy celebrates Father’s Day with Pie for Pop BY PAULA NUSZ LEGACY ASSISTED LIVING Legacy Assisted Living facility celebrated Father’s Day on Friday, June 17, 2016. Pie for Pop was the theme for the day. Fifteen residents and seven guests enjoyed the refreshments of fresh strawberry pie and cranberry punch. As an ice-breaker before the entertainment, each resident was asked these three questions: what was the name of your father, what was his favorite pie, and what was the best advice he ever gave you? Advice samples were: “go to church, help each other, watch your dimes and your dollars will watch themselves, don’t get married, and don’t drive down alleyways, you’ll get a flat tire!” As far as pie favorites, they included, boysenberry, rhubarb, mincemeat, apple, cherry, chocolate and all pies. The entertainment was a vocal performance by a Stratford High School senior, Levi Springer. He had recently returned from state UIL Solo and Ensemble contest, where he earned a silver medal. Springer sang six songs, consisting of religious and Old Western genre. He took time to visit with the residents and promised to return soon. Springer was joined by his parents, Rango and Sheryl Springer. Legacy Assisted Living is located in Dalhart, Texas Lake trails to open one time to vehicles Wednesday By IVY HOLLINGSWORTH THE DALHART TEXAN The City of Dalhart and the Rita Blanca Lake Board are sponsoring a one-time opportunity for anyone interested to drive through the back roads of Rita Blanca Lake, an area typically not allowed for motor vehicles. Vehicles will line up at the boat ramp beginning at 6 p.m. tomorrow and travel behind the lake following a pilot vehicle. Dalhart City Manager James Stroud said since motorized vehicles are not typically allowed past locked gates along the roadway, this will give local residents a chance to view the beautiful lake and nature scenes from the comfort of their own vehicle. “The lake and scenery is gorgeous right now, but a lot of people are unaware of what’s back behind the lake,” Stroud said. “This way, people can stay cool in their own vehicles and travel with the group to see everything.” Vehicles will be going slow enough to allow for photography, Stroud also noted. While locked gates keep vehicles off the private roads, the hiking trail that encompasses the lake is always open for hiking, walking, running, biking and horseback riding. Pool now open! You belong HERE. 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The obituary may be viewed at hassfuneralhome.com. WASHINGTON, June 18, 2016 – GNP Company, a Cold Spring, Minn. establishment, is recalling approximately 55,608 pounds of chicken products that may be contaminated with extraneous materials, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. The chicken products were produced on various dates from June 6 to June 9, 2016. The following products are subject to recall: 40-pound cases containing “Gold’n Plump CHICKEN WINGETTES & DRUMMETTES 32900” with a use-by date of June 18 and June 20, 2016; 40-pound cases containing “Gold’n Plump Chicken Tenders 34400” with a use-by date of June 16, June 18, and June 19, 2016; 40-pound cases containing “Gold’n Plump BONELESS SKINLESS CHICKEN BREAST PORTIONS 24700” with a use-by date of June 29, 2016; 40-pound cases containing “Gold’n Plump CHICKEN LEG QUARTERS 20500” with a use-by date of June 20, June 21, and June 22, 2016; 40-pound cases containing “Gold’n Plump CHICKEN DRUMSTICKS 30800” with a use-by date June 20, 2016; 40-pound cases containing “Gold’n Plump BONELESS SKINLESS CHICKEN BREAST PIECES 36400” with a use-by date of June 22, 2016; 40-pound cases containing “Gold’n Plump CHICKEN THIGHS WITHOUT BACKS 37800” with a use-by date of June 20, June 24 and June 26, 2016; 40-pound cases containing “Gold’n Plump CHICKEN DRUMSTICKS 20800” with a use-by date of June 18 and June 23, 2016; 40-pound cases containing “Gold’n Plump UNDER GRADE CHICKEN WING SEGMENTS 22900” with a use-by date of June 17, June 19, June 20 and June 21, 2016; 40-pound cases containing “Gold’n Plump CHICKEN WINGS 31100” with a use-by date of June 17, June 20 and June 21, 2016; 40-pound cases containing “Gold’n Plump CHICKEN LIVERS 31300” with a use-by date of June 189, 2016; 40-pound cases containing “Just BARE BONELESS SKINLESS WHOLE CHICKEN LEG 37200” with a use-by date of June 22, June 23, June 24 and June 25, 2016; 40-pound cases containing “Gold’n Plump CHICKEN WHOLE LEGS 20700” with a useby date of June 20, 2016; 40-pound cases containing “Gold’n Plump CHICKEN GIZZARDS 31200” with a use-by date of June 20 and June 23, 2016; 40-pound cases containing “Gold’n Plump Chicken Wingette and Drummettes 33000” with a use-by date of June 22 and June 24, 2016; 40-pound cases containing “Gold’n Plump Chicken Tenders 34900” with a use-by date of June 23 and June 25, 2016; 24-pound cases containing “Just BARE WHOLE CHICKEN 59405” with a use-by date of June 26, 2016; 40-pound cases containing “Just BARE CLIPPED CHICKEN BREAST TENDERS 53200” with a use-by date of June 18 and June 20, 2016. The products subject to recall bear establishment number “P-322” inside the USDA mark of inspection. These items were shipped for food service and retail distribution nationwide. The problem was discovered when the establishment notified FSIS that sand and black soil were found in some of their products. The source of the contamination is currently under investigation by the establishment and law enforcement. There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products. Anyone concerned about an injury or illness should contact a healthcare provider. Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them. These products should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase. FSIS routinely conducts recall effectiveness checks to verify recalling firms notify their customers of the recall and that steps are taken to make certain that the product is no longer available to consumers. When available, the retail distribution list(s) will be posted on the FSIS continued from page 1A website at www.fsis.usda. gov/recalls. Consumers with questions equipment in their kitchen. about the recall can contact However, no injuries were Jane Kalthoff, Customer reported. Representative Supervisor, at (800) 328-2838. Media with questions about the recall can contact Lexann Reischl, Corporate Relations Manager, at (320) 240-6290. Consumers with food safety questions can “Ask Karen,” the FSIS virtual representative available 24 hours a day at AskKaren. gov or via smartphone at m.askkaren.gov. The tollfree USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline 1-888-MPHotline (1-888-674-6854) is available in English and Spanish and can be reached from l0 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Eastern Time) Monday through Friday. Recorded food safety messages are available 24 hours a day. The online Electronic Consumer Complaint Monitoring System can be accessed 24 hours a day at: http://www. fsis.usda.gov/reportproblem. FATALITY Lazarre crossed over the center stripe and struck Olsen’s truck head-on. Olsen’s truck caught fire immediately, according to the DPS report. The fire spread to the trailer, where the aerosol cans were stored, which caused several small explosions, according to DPS. As of Monday, DPS investigators had not determined what caused Lazarre to cross the center of roadway. However, the DPS report states that fatigue or falling asleep is a suspected factor. Highway 54 was closed Friday morning as DPS troopers and commercial vehicle enforcement troopers investigated the crash. Traffic was diverted to FM 767 to access either Channing or Hartley. Highway 54 was blocked at Dalhart to prevent traffic from traveling south. Both lanes of traffic remained closed until 3:34 p.m. as troopers conducted their investigation. The collision was not classified as a hazardous material incident. The health department, Hartley County Sheriff’s Office, Hartley County Fire Department and Hartley County Emergency Medical Services responded to the scene. competition, the Singleton Ranch won with 32.44 points. The team also won the sorting event. In the stray gathering competition, the Flying A/Beatty Canyon, from Colorado, won. The team included Kyle Hughes, Brady Burnham, Clay Forgey, Tyler Karney, Travis Sheets and Arin Burnham. Complete results for the rodeo were not available as of press time yesterday. continued from page 1A Charles Olsen, Jr., 56, of Clinton, Mo. The other truck, a 2008 Kenworth truck tractor semitrailer, was reportedly hauling ham hind quarters. It was driven by Eric Lazarre, 45, of Quitman, Texas. According to the information from DPS, RODEO continued from page 1A Bonds Ranch, of Fort Worth, Texas, won the event with 80 points. In the wild cow milking Now Hiring Fabrication Manager Cactus Varied Industries has an immediate opening for a Fabrication Manager at its Amarillo location. The Fabrication Manager is responsible for the daily management of the Fabrication Department. Qualified candidates will have experience and be proficient in the following areas: Managing employees, Project management, Quality control, Blue print interpretation and the ability to read prints, Problem solving skills, Strong communication skills, Adherence to safety regulations, Production Scheduling, Fabrication, CNC Plasma Table, CNC Press Brake, Metal Sheer, Lathe and Milling Machine Cactus Varied Industries is a division of the Cactus Feeders and Cactus Operating Group. Cactus Varied Industries provides a salaried position with wages based on qualifications, skills and experience, competitive Health Insurance package, 100% paid retirement through ESOP. Applicants should direct all resumes to Scott Atwood, CVI General Manager at [email protected] or call 806-341-5529 or 806-350-7188. FIRE The restaurant reopened for business by mid-morning. “We had a plumber come out and check the lines, and then we cranked it back up,” Rivera said. Word of the Day ZEITGEBER noun [tsahyt-gey-ber] 1. an environmental cue, as the length of daylight or the degree of temperature, that helps to regulate the cycles of an organism’s biological clock. *definition from dictionary.com Dyke Rogers, Land Broker Dee Dee Bell, Agent [email protected] 806-884-9582 323 Denver, Dalhart, TX 79022 www.dalhartrealestate.net Classy Comfort - 1111 Peach Under contract The front yard of this home beckons you to come. The front door opens to a small entryway. The living room is comfortable with a mock fireplace and a door that opens onto the patio. The dining room is next to the recently upgraded kitchen. At the back door is the laundry space and a 3/4 bath. Upstairs you will find 2 bedrooms and a recently upgraded full bath. Behind the single car garage you will find a bonus space. The back yard with a canopy of trees is very inviting. Recent Remodel! - 822 Olive Avenue Sold This recently updated home has a spacious living room, 3 bedrooms and 1 & 3/4 bathrooms. The kitchen has room for a dining table and plenty of counter space. The master suite is a nice size and very inviting. The exterior is wrapped with siding and there is a large front porch. A nice wood fence protects the back yard, in addition there is a large morgan building in the back yard. Awesome Custom Home - 1402 Yucca The entry with spiral staircase provides access to the living room with fireplace, the spacious kitchen, an office with half bathroom, and the enclosed sun room. Additionally, the master suite with a luxurious bathroom and large walk-in closet is located on the ground floor. The spiral stair case takes you to the loft that overlooks the living room and two guest bedrooms and a bath. This lovely home is located on a corner lot that overlooks the canyon. The back yard has several nice mature tree that provide great shade. Detailed Custom Home - 9 Southpark Designed and built with attention to every detail. This home features 3 bedroom suites and a well planned kitchen that features an island and a baking center. Wonderful natural light fills every room. The large basement living room has a steam shower in the bathroom. The basement would make a great 4th bedroom suite. The office has beautiful pecky cypress cabinets and book cases with an adjoining 1/2 bath that has plumbing for a shower if you wanted to change the space to another bedroom suite. The lovely patio provides a cozy place for your morning coffee, has 2 gazebos, a custom made waterwheel, and plenty of space for entertaining. Also, there is an attached garage and a detached garage. The property is enclosed by a beautiful brick fence. Great Investment Opportunity - 201 Liberal St. Sold If you are looking for a great investment opportunity or a location with high visibility you will want to look at this property! This building has been recently renovated and currently has 2 businesses operating out of it. The building has updated electric and lighting, new air conditioner condensor, new front windows and door. The bathrooms have been updated. This could be the opportunity you are looking for! Awesome Town Home - 1609 Denver Avenue This town home says welcome the moment you walk in the front gate! The front patio is protected from the weather and shaded by mature trees. The front garden room is filled with wonderful natural light. After you enter the home you will find several wonderful living spaces; a spacious living room with vaulted ceilings, a lovely dining room, and a cozy den with a curved fireplace. The kitchen offers granite counter tops, newer appliances, and a built in buffet. The 2 large bedrooms have nice closets and access to the back patio. Both bathrooms have been updated. Beautiful Updates - 523 Denrock Avenue Sold Beautiful 4 bedroom home with lots of charm and character. The 3 bathrooms have been remodeled. The kitchen has nice stainless appliances and a vintage sink and additional updates are in progress. There are 2 living spaces each with a fireplace, one is wood burning and the other is a faux fireplace. In the laundry room is a sink and counter area and a great closet. This home offers a large fenced back yard and a nice patio area. The water heater and central heating unit are located in the basement. Call today to scheduled an appointment! Page 4A Tuesday, June 21, 2016 Local News Dalhart Texan thedalharttexan.com Photos Submitted Community Connect annual summer camps in full swing in Dalhart Summer camps have started in Dalhart through Community Connect. So far this month, area youth have participated in a one-day disc golf clinic and a LEGO robots clinic. Classes for all ages have included an Excel course and painting. This week’s classes include tumbling, baby sitting and meat smoking. Classes for all ages, including adults, will be available throughout the summer. For more information, call 24-7669 or visit www.dalhartcommunityeducation.org. Dalhart Texan thedalharttexan.com Entertainment Weekly recipe Page 5A Tuesday, June 21, 2016 Decadent desserts make the perfect capper to great meals. Providing the bite of dark chocolate with the sweetness of milk, the following recipe for “Milk Chocolate Torte with Assam Tea Ganache” from Robert Wemischner and Diana Rosen’s “Cooking with Tea” (Periplus) is ideal for special occasions. Milk Chocolate Torte with Assam Tea Ganache Serves 6 to 8 8 ounces dark milk chocolate (41% cocoa content) 4 tablespoons Tippy Assam tea leaves (or an Assam of your choice) 1/2cup water 4 ounces sweet butter 4 large eggs, separated 1/3cup all-purpose flour, sifted twice 2 teaspoons malted milk powder Preheat oven to 350 F. Lightly coat the bottom and sides of an 8-inch springform or regular cake pan with nonflavored aerosolized spray. Line the bottom with a circle of parchment paper. In a double boiler or a stainless steel bowl set over a pan of simmering water, melt the chocolate. In a separate small saucepan, bring the tea leaves, water and butter to a boil. Remove from the heat and stir to melt the butter, allowing the tea leaves to infuse in the water-butter mixture for 3 minutes. Pass through a fine sieve into the chocolate. Stir to blend. Allow to cool for about 15 minutes. Separate the eggs, place the whites into a perfectly clean, fat-free bowl of an electric mixer and the yolks into the chocolate mixture. Beat whites until soft peaks form. Sift flour and malted milk powder together and then fold in egg whites. Fold this flour-malted milk powder mix gently but thoroughly into the chocolate base. Pour into the prepared cake pan and bake for about 35 minutes, or until the cake appears firm, but not dry. This cake is very moist inside and will fall as it cools. Make the ganache. Weekly Crossword Puzzle Assam Ganache 7 ounces heavy cream 2 tablespoons Tippy Assam tea leaves 7 ounces dark milk chocolate, cut into 1/2-inch pieces 1 tablespoon unsalted (sweet) butter In a heavy 1-quart saucepan, bring the cream and tea leaves to a boil. Remove from heat and allow to infuse further for 3 minutes. Pass through a fine-meshed sieve into a bowl set over a pot of simmering water. Slowly add the chocolate and gently stir to blend, without aerating. Add the butter and stir until completely melted. Set aside. Assembly: Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper or foil. Place the cake on a cooking rack, then place the rack on the cookie sheet. Pour the ganache over the cake, using a spatula to spread the ganache evenly as needed. Allow to set. Scrape up any ganache that drips off the cake and pour to cover the cake a second time. (Reheat slightly over a pot of simmering water, if necessary, to loosen the mixture.) Cool at room temperature. Note: If your kitchen is hot, place the cake in the refrigerator just until the ganache sets and feels dry to the touch. Remove the cake from the refrigerator about 20 minutes prior to serving and allow it to adjust to room temperature. CLUES ACROSS 1. Systems, doctrines, theories 5. Belle’s friend Chip was one 11. NBA MVP 14. Preeminent 15. __ and the Beast 18. Round, flattish cap 19. Bright 21. Unpleasant person 23. Passes through a wheel’s center 24. The New York __ 28. Military alliance 29. 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Rank in the Ottoman Empire 45. In the year of the Lord (abbr.) 48. Explorer Vasco da __ 50. Besides 51. Bart’s sister 53. They hold plants 54. Song 55. Rescue 57. Small island 58. Coniferous tree 59. Albanian currency 61. Of I Answer to June 17 sudoku Dalhart Texan Page 6A Tuesday, June 21, 2016 thedalharttexan.com Sports News Jeff Sanderson/The Dalhart Texan 2016 youth soccer season kicked off in Dalhart Saturday Opening ceremonies for the Dalhart Youth Soccer League 2016 season were Saturday morning at 8 a.m., with the first games of the season following at 9 a.m. Rusty Hancock, 2016 Dalhart Citizen of the Year, gave the opening kick, and the season began. The season will run through July. Jeff Sanderson Amanda Coke Advertising Representative Advertising Representative 806-244-4511 806-244-2395 fax [email protected] Serving Dallam and Hartley Counties Published Tuesday and Friday 806-244-4511 806-244-2395 fax classifi[email protected] Serving Dallam and Hartley Counties Published Tuesday and Friday )*()26"-*5:8)&"54&&% /08"7"*-"#-& XXX&$4FFETDPNt-0$"5*0/4504&37&:06t USDA June 2016 livestock, dairy and poultry outlook: Major u.s. red meat, poultry, and dairy exports shares of production: a first-cut for 2017 The figure above (exports as a percent of production) shows 2017 red meat, poultry, and dairy exports as a percentage of production— calculated from USDA’s 2017 forecasts for red meat, poultry, and dairy production and exports, compared with 2016 forecasts. While 2017 forecasts for both production and exports are yearover-year larger for these animal proteins, the ratio of exports to production reflects the particular domestic and international market fundamentals for each product. The slight uptick for beef exports in 2017 derives from expanding exports, enabled by larger forecast U.S. beef production and lower beef prices. The slight downtick in the percentage of pork production exported is a reflection of the strong competition faced by U.S. pork from other exporting countries—European Union, Canada, and Brazil—particularly in Asian markets. The static percentage for broilers results from the equality between forecast increases in exports and production. Larger exports as a percentage of increasing production in 2017 for turkey and egg production reflect recoveries of these industries from disease problems in 2015. U.S. dairy exports—on a skim-solids milk-equivalent basis—are expected to grow in 2017 as global demand for dairy products grows. Cattle/Beef: Placements during April were reported at 1.66 million head, up approximately 7 percent from the previous year, which suggests that cattle producers may have pulled a large portion of feeder cattle off wheat pasture and placed them in feedlots during April. Dairy: With lower expected imports and continued high domestic demand, the 2016 all-milk price forecast is $14.95-$15.35 per hundredweight (cwt), an increase from $14.60$15.10 per cwt forecast last month. The 2017 all- milk price forecast is $15.25-$16.25 per cwt, unchanged from last month. Pork\Hogs: Pork production is expected to accelerate in the third quarter to about 6.2 billion pounds, a volume almost 3.5 percent higher than in the same period last year, with hog prices about 3 percent lower. April pork exports were lackluster at 430 million pounds; shipments to China/Hong Kong, however, were nearly double those of a year-ago. Poultry: Higher expected costs for corn and soybeans will likely slow 2016 production increases for broilers, turkeys, and eggs. While broiler prices have seen some recovery this year, expected increases in feed costs may keep producer margins relatively weak. Egg prices, on the other hand, have seen significant 2016 declines in wholesale prices, indicating a poor outlook for producer margins. Broiler and egg shipments in April 2015 remained down from a year ago, while turkey shipments experienced a year-over-year gain for the first time since January 2015. Broiler shipments totaled 541 million pounds, a decrease of 6 percent from a year earlier. April turkey shipments increased 9 percent from a year ago, totaling 46 million pounds, while egg and egg product exports totaled 23 million dozen, shellegg equivalent, a 33-percent decrease from the previous April. Cattle/Beef April Placements Larger Than Expected The most recent Cattle on Feed report showed placements of cattle in 1,000-plus- head feedlots higher than the reported average of industry analysts’ pre-report expectations. Placements during April were estimated at 1.66 million head, up approximately 7 percent over the previous yearlikely as feeder cattle that remained on wheat pasture later than normal and were taken off pasture and placed into feedlots during April. It is estimated that on April 1, approximately 5 percent more feeder cattle were grazing outside of feedlots this year compared to 2015 (http://www.ers.usda. gov/datafiles/Livestock_Meat_Domestic_Data/ Feeder_Cattle _Supplies_Outside_Feedlots/ FeederCattleSuppliesOutsideFeedlots.xls). The April Cattle on Feed report showed cattle placed at weights heavier than 800 pounds up by approximately 12 percent year over year. Due to favorable grazing conditions this year, it is very likely that the trend of heavier placement weights could continue. Conversely, feedlot operators marketed approximately 1.66 million head, up 1 percent over last year, despite 1 less marketing day. It appears that feedlot owners are becoming more current concerning the pace of marketings, implying shorter on-feed periods and lighter than expected finishing weights. However, another factor that has the potential to affect the length of feeding periods, and subsequently marketings, is feed-input costs, such as for corn. Feed grain markets have rallied in recent weeks, and undoubtedly rising corn prices would result in feedlot operators paring back the number of days cattle would be held on feed in order to minimize feeding costs. Beef Production Revised Lower on Lighter Carcass Weights According to the AMS weekly slaughter data, average dressed weights remain on a downward trend. For the week ending May 28th, cattle dressed weights were reported at 806 pounds, down 6 pounds from the previous week and 7 pounds below last year. Commercial beef production forecasts for the second quarter of 2016 were lowered approximately 90 pounds as the increased pace of marketings implies cattle coming out of feedlots at lighter weights. Commercial beef production for the third and fourth quarters were also reduced 30 and 15 million pounds, respectively, on expectations of lighter cattle weights due to the higher feeding costs. Nonetheless, the current forecast for total commercial beef production in 2016 is expected to remain approximately 4 percent higher than 2015 at 24.7 billion pounds. Commercial beef production in 2017 is projected to reach 25.8 billion pounds, up over 4 percent relative to 2016. Beef Exports Lackluster Through April, Imports Continue To Decline U.S. beef exports through April were 723 pounds, fractionally lower than the same period last year. Beef exports to Japan, South Korea, and Hong Kong weakened during April, and shipments to Canada have remained consistently weak during the first 4 months. Through April, beef exports to Canada were down 8 percent. Hong Kong remains a wild card going forward, as export sales have slowed in recent weeks. See REPORT on page 5B Stocked fish ponds more susceptible to oxygen depletion during summer months BY ADAM RUSSELL TEXAS A&M AGRILIFE COMMUNICATIONS OVERTON – A Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service expert said landowners should watch for oxygen depletion in stock ponds as we enter the dog days of summer. Dr. Billy Higginbotham, AgriLife Extension Service wildlife specialist in Overton, said landowners with stocked fish ponds should be aware of possible problems with oxygen depletion as hot, still days become more prevalent. The summer months, between June and September, when the outside air is increasingly hot and pond water temperatures climb, are the time of year when oxygen depletions occur most for a variety of reasons, he said. Improper aquatic weed control, too many pounds of fish and the weather all contribute. Higginbotham said typical ponds can sustain 1,000 pounds of fish per surface acre through summer months. When the environment is optimized and the pond owner stocks heavily, especially channel and blue catfish, and feeds heavily with floating fish rations, the density level can be easily met and exceeded. Oxygen production via photosynthesis can slow or stop from several hot, still, cloudy days and fish continue to use oxygen until it falls below 3 parts per million gallons which stresses fish, Higginbotham said. Fish will begin swimming to the surface to try to obtain enough oxygen to survive at the air-water interface. Higginbotham recommends checking the pond at daybreak when oxygen levels are at their lowest daily levels. The pond owner should act quickly if fish are surfacing for air. Larger fish are affected by low oxygen levels more than smaller fish, he said. “It’s almost as if they are gasping for air at the air-water interface,” Higginbotham said. “That’s a clear sign of oxygen depletion and the pond owner should act quickly to avoid a complete die-off of their fish.” Pond owners can produce more oxygen for fish in various ways. Backing a boat engine into the pond and circulating the water is one way to create more oxygen, Higginbotham said. Pond owners can also place a water pump in a shallow portion of the pond and spray water along the surface to circulate water along the air-water interface. Once oxygen levels are restored, Higginbotham said pond owners should investigate the pond conditions that contributed to the depletion. He recommends thinning fish populations to reduce the pounds of fish the pond supports going into the midsummer months when hot, still cloudy days are prevalent. Controlling aquatic vegetation can also contribute to oxygen depletion, Higginbotham said. Oxygen is removed from water as plant tissue decomposes, which can create a scenario where a die off might occur. Weed control efforts should be done gradually, about 15-20 percent of the vegetation at a time and with a week break between treatments, he said. An aeration system is a good investment for landowners to avoid problems or prevent Photo Submitted Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service wildlife specialist Dr. Billy Higginbotham checks the pH balance in a stocked fish pond. Higginbotham said pond owners should watch for signs of oxygen depletion during still summer days. (Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service photograph by Adam Russell) future problems, Higginbotham said. “Watch very carefully as we enter these still, cloudy days, the dog days of summer,” Higginbotham said. “Be mindful of oxygen depletion and the possibility of losing fish populations.” Flavor and quality that makes the cut. We invite you to relax and enjoy a delightful combination of great food and service tonight! Sample a variety of chef’s specialities, including seafood, steak, chicken and farm-fresh vegetarian entrees. 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Storage charges will accrue daily until item/ vehicle is released Published in The Dalhart Texan June 17 & 21, 2016 (2t) The City of Dalhart will be accepting sealed bids until 10:00 a.m. on June 28, 2016 at City Hall, 205 Rock Island, Read the public notices. It’s your right to know. Government business is your business. Get involved. Get informed. Read the public notices in your newspaper today. thedalharttexan.com PO Box 2005, Dalhart, Texas 79022 for the repairs of three roofs (city hall, fire department and west hangar at airport). Material must be an overlay with 1 inch ISO insulation board and single ply membrane, duro-last or equivalent also a 15-year warranty or more after final inspection and approval. For more information, call Dennis at 806-244-7693 or 806-3333528. Dalhart Texan thedalharttexan.com Page 3B Tuesday, June 21, 2016 Classifieds EMPLOYMENT • HELP WANTED Join our dynamic team! Now hiring CDL drivers Insurance and bonus available Apply in person at G&G Operators 907 Liberal, Dalhart PivoTrac Monitoring is looking for an office manager and bookkeeper. Excel and Quickbooks or similar experience a plus. Call Karlyle at 806-333-2299. 3.15-TFN Subway is looking for a flexible, dependable person to fill positions in Dalhart. We provide steady raises, paid holiday and vacation. Apply with manager. 4.8-TFN SCHAFER SPREADER SERVICE is now hiring CDL drivers. $16 hourly, starting/ $17 hourly after 30 days. Some benefits possible after 90 days. Must pass drug screening. Call Dale at 806-333-0690 5.22-TFN Green Country Equipment has immediate openings for Service Technicians. Top pay and great benefits package including 401k, health insurance, vision and dental insurance, paid sick leave and vacation. Applicant must pass a drug test. Please apply online at greencountryequip. com/careers or apply in person at 923 HWY 87 S. 6.26-TFN Experienced Loader Operator needed at Schafer Spreader Service, Dalhart, Texas. Please call Dale at 806-333-0690 to schedule a tryout appointment. 11.13-TFN Looking for Class A CDL truck driver. Must be 25 years of age and must have clean driving record. Full time position. Call 806-676-1716 6.21-4P Church Administrator Position Available Must be proficient with computer programs (Microsoft Word, Excel, Publisher, Outlook). Must have QuickBooks Experience. Salary based on experience. Bartlett Lumber Full time. Bilingual. Must have driver’s license. Apply in person. 6.21-TFN LORETO ON THE PLAINS PERSONAL CARE HOME Now hiring for the following positions: CNA day shift CNA night shift Assistant Activities Coordinator Call for more information 806-361-5097 5.27-TFN CDL truck driver for local hay hauling. Full time position. Call Todd 806-333-5201. 12.11-TFN Driver needed. Must have a Class A or B CDL. Medical, dental and vision insurance. 401K and paid time off available. Please call 806-344-7422 or 1-800-658-2673. 1.5-TFN The City of Dalhart is contracting individuals to mow lawns on delinquent properties. This is not a regular salaried position. The contracted individuals will be contacted as needed. Those interested need to contact the Code Department at 806-2445511, Ext. 3213 with your rates and contact information. You must provide your own equipment. 3.11-TFN SUPPORT AA And Al Anon In Spanish AL Anon 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. AA 8:00 to 9:00 p.m. Vierges Esquina NW de la Iglesia Catolica TFN-F ********************** Dalhart Pregnancy Resource Center 105 E. Third Tuesday 2:00-7:00 Thursday 9:00 -2:00 244-1783 TFN-F ********************** Overcomers Third Wednesday of every month at 6:30 p.m. Church of the Nazarene 11th and Keeler. A support group for those needing to break any type of addiction--drugs, food, anger, alcohol, etc. TFN-F ************************ Narcotics Anonymous Friday Evenings 7:00 p.m. Central United Methodist Church 517 Rock Island 244-0404 TFN-F ********************** AA meets Mon. and Thurs. at St. James Episcopal Church, 801 Denver in Dalhart from 8 to 9 p.m. TFN-F ******************* AA and AL Anon meets Tues. at the Central United Methodist Church in Dalhart from 8 to 9 p.m. TFN-F Dalhart Winners Circle meets 8-9 on Monday nights at the St. James Episcopal Church, 801 Denver Ave. Drug abuse and addiction affects school aged children in many ways. Some kids live with an addicted family member while others have started using themselves. If you suspect that someone is struggling with addiction, call Narconon Arrowhead today! Narconon offers free addiction counseling, assessments and referrals to rehabilitation centers nationwide. Call 800-468-6933 or log on to www.stopaddiction.com to speak to a qualified counselor today TFN-F Now hiring purchasing agent/inventory manager. Mixer Center Dalhart is looking for an ag equipment or truck mechanic. We supply tools. Pay based on experience. Call 254-485-2825 6.10-TFN Apply in person at G&G Operators 907 Liberal, Dalhart Now hiring mechanic and CDL drivers. Must pass pre-employment drug test. Apply in person at G&G Operators at 907 Liberal, Dalhart, TX. 9.25-TFN Join our dynamic team! Now hiring tire tech. SPC looking for responsible delivery driver/freight maintenance person. Apply in person only. 221 Denver Ave. 5.1-TFN Allsup’s Convenient Store in Driver Needed. Must have Dalhart, Texas now hiring all a Class A CDL, Tanker positions. Apply inside, Endorsement and able to pass 5.3-TFN a drug screen test. Local, Home Daily. Apply at www. vbtrucking.com or contact 806-341-8541 New Life 5.19-TFN Is looking for Quality nursery workers. $10/Hr.. 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Apply in person. 12.11-TFN The Dallam/Hartley County Jail is currently looking for applicants for the following full time positions: Jailer Dispatcher Applicants must be 18 years old, have a high school Driver needed: Class A or diploma or GED, be a US B CDL with clear driving citizen, and able to pass record. Local position, a criminal background competitive pay, 401K insurance and paid time off. check. Must be organized, Please call 806-344-7422 detail oriented and able to 12.16-tfn work at a fast pace. Must be able to work various shifts, weekends and holidays. Top pay for right people. Starting salary is up to $2500 Steel workers, millwright, monthly. Medical, dental, concrete finishers, laborers. vision, and life insurance is English required. Hunter & provided for employees free Co. LLC 12211 Truckline of charge. Also, excellent Rd.. Call 806-244-5330 for county retirement. appointment. 10.13-TFN No experience necessary. 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FOR SALE tfn REAL ESTATE WANTED thedalharttexan.com 6.12-TFN TFN QUAIL RUN APARTMENTS VACANCY One & two bedroom with heat & a/c for elderly, handicap, & disabled. Rent based on income. Office at 1929 Shawnee Trail. Call 806-244-7281. TDD# 1-800-833-8973 This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer TFN Dalhart Texan thedalharttexan.com REPORT continued from page 1B Mexico remains a strong market for U.S. beef exports, and the expectation of lower wholesale prices during the second half of the year could bolster additional demand. Second-quarter beef exports were revised 15 million pounds lower on lackluster demand from major trading partners, but a good recovery in demand for U.S. beef is expected during the second half of the year. Limited supplies of Australian beef should work to the advantage of the U.S., shifting demand for high-quality beef to U.S. suppliers. U.S. beef exports for 2016 are forecast at 2.4 billion pounds, up 8 percent from last year. Through April, U.S. beef imports have declined considerably as the volume of beef shipped from Oceania, Nicaragua, Brazil, and Uruguay more than offsets increases from both Canada and Mexico. For 2016, Australian cattle slaughter and beef production are expected to remain sharply lower than the previous year, significantly reducing the volume of beef available for export and thus limiting U.S. imports during the year. U.S. beef imports for 2016 are forecast at nearly 2.9 billion pounds, down about 14 percent relative to 2015. Dairy Recent Developments in Dairy Markets On a milk-fat milk equivalent basis, dairy imports fell by 215 million pounds from March to April. This follows smaller monthly declines from the peak of 809 million pounds in January. On a skim-solids milkequivalent basis, the decline in imports was smaller, 71 million pounds. Imports of butterfat products fell considerably from March to April. For the same 2 months, exports fell by 94 million pounds on a milk-fat basis but rose by 291 million pounds on a skim-solids basis. Notably, while exports of whole milk powder and dry whey increased, exports of butterfat products, cheese, and lactose decreased. Milk production continued to grow in April, totaling 18.0 billion pounds, 1.2 percent higher than April 2015. Milk per cow averaged 1,929 pounds for April, 20 pounds above April 2015. Milk cows were 9.331 million head, 15 thousand more than April 2015 and 4 thousand head more than March 2016. The gap between the growing milk supply and total disappearance (domestic use and exports) on a milk-fat basis has remained relatively high, resulting in an inventory accumulation. Butter and cheese stocks in April were 28.3 percent and 11.8 percent higher than April 2015, respectively. For May, the largest price changes reported in the USDA National Dairy Products Sales Report (NDPSR) were for cheese and nonfat dry milk (NDM). From the week ending May 7 to the week ending May 28, prices for 40-pound cheddar cheese blocks and 500-pound cheddar cheese barrels (adjusted to 38 percent moisture) fell by $0.108 and $0.076 per pound, respectively. For the same weeks, the NDM price increased by $0.039 per pound. Although the NDPSR butter price remained relatively stable over the period, the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) butter spot price rose by $0.043 per pound from the week ending May 6 to the week ending June 3. In contrast to the downward NDPSR price direction for cheese, CME prices for cheese rose in May. For the weeks ending May 6 to June 3, spot prices for CME cheddar cheese 40-pound blocks and 500-pound barrels rose by $0.065 and $0.078 per pound, respectively. NDPSR prices are highly correlated with CME prices of the previous week for butter and the previous 2 weeks for cheese. Outlook for Feed Prices Feed price forecasts for 2015/2016 and 2016/17 have been raised significantly. The 2015/16 corn price forecast is $3.60-$3.80 per bushel, up $0.10 at the midpoint from last month’s forecast. The 2016/17 corn price forecast is $3.20$3.80 per bushel, up $0.15 at the midpoint. The estimated 2015/16 soybean meal price is $335 per short ton, up $25. The 2016/17 soybean meal price forecast is $320-$360 per short ton, up $20 at the midpoint. The national average price for Agriculture News alfalfa hay increased from $144 per short ton in March to $153 in April. Dairy Forecasts for 2016 Recent data suggest a larger supply of milk cows for 2016 than forecast last month; accordingly, the milk cow forecast has been increased to 9.325 million head, 5 thousand more than forecast last month. The milk per cow forecast is unchanged. With milk cow numbers higher than expected, the forecast for milk production for the year has been increased from 212.4 to 212.6 billion pounds. With lower expectations for imports of butterfat products and cheese, the forecast for imports on a milk-fat basis has been reduced from 7.7 to 6.8 billion pounds. With the decrease in expected imports and the increase in expected milk production, the net effect for the total supply on a milk-fat basis is a reduction of 0.7 billion pounds. Exports on a milk-fat basis are lowered from 8.9 to 8.5 billion pounds based on recent export data. The forecast for domestic use on a milk-fat basis has been lowered by 0.5 billion pounds but remains relatively high, 3.8 percent over 2015. Ending stocks on a milk-fat basis are raised to 13.1 billion pounds. Smaller changes have been made to the 2016 outlook on a skim-solids basis. Imports are unchanged from last month, at 6.4 billion pounds. The export forecast has been lowered by 0.2 billion pounds based on lower expected exports of nonfat dry milk, cheese, and lactose. The domestic commercial-use forecast on a skim- solids basis has been raised by 0.2 billion pounds. Ending commercial stock forecasts are raised from 14.1 to 14.3 billion pounds due to recent high stock levels and the higher forecast for milk production. Based on recent strength in CME butter prices and lower expected total supply on a milkfat basis due to lower imports, the butter price forecast for 2016 is raised to $2.050-$2.120 per pound. Based on recent price data, the forecast for the 2016 NDM price has been raised to $0.760-$0.800 per pound. With higher prices for butter and NDM, more milk is expected to move to butter and powder production, tightening the milk supply for cheese. Based on the expected change in milk allocation, lower expected cheese imports, and the recent strength of CME prices, the 2016 cheese price forecast has been raised to $1.475-$1.515 per pound. The whey price forecast is $0.240-$0.260 per pound, unchanged from last month at the midpoint of the range. Given the higher forecasts for butter, NDM and cheese, the Class III and Class IV prices are raised to $13.40-$13.80 per cwt and $13.15-$13.65, respectively. The all milk price is raised accordingly to $14.95$15.35 per cwt, an increase from $14.60-$15.10 per cwt forecast last month. Dairy Forecasts for 2017 With a more gradual decline in cow numbers expected for 2017, the milk production forecast for 2017 is increased from 215.2 billion pounds to 215.3 billion pounds. However, the impact of higher expected feed prices on producer margins during 2016 is expected to temper the increase in milk production. On a milk-fat basis, imports and export forecasts are both reduced for 2017, by 0.3 billion pounds and 0.4 billion pounds, respectively. The domestic commercial use forecast on a milk-fat basis has been raised by 0.2 billion pounds. The forecast for ending stocks has been raised by 0.2 billion pounds. The annual forecast for imports on a skim-solids basis is unchanged at 6.2 billion pounds. The forecast for skimsolids basis exports, however, is reduced by 0.5 billion pounds, to 37.1 billion pounds. Domestic commercial use on a skim-solids basis is forecast at 183.7 billion pounds, 0.5 billion pounds higher. Ending stocks have been raised to 14.0 billion pounds, 0.3 billion pounds higher. The 2017 price forecasts for butter, NDM, and whey remain unchanged from last month at $1.880-2.010, $0.855-0.925, and $0.255-0.285 per pound, respectively. With slightly higher milk production and higher beginning stock levels for 2017, the cheese price forecast has been reduced slightly in the first half of the year, resulting in an annual forecast of $1.5351.635 per pound. With the lower cheese price, the Class III price has been lowered to $14.00-15.00 for the year. The 2017 Class IV milk price and the all-milk price forecasts are unchanged from last month, at $13.15-$14.25 and $15.25-$16.25 per cwt, respectively. Pork/Hogs Second-Quarter Pork Production Likely To End Slightly Higher Than a Year Ago Second-quarter U.S. commercial pork production is expected to be almost 6 billion pounds, about 1 percent above a year ago. Higher production derives from both slightly higher slaughter numbers and average dressed weights. Production is expected to accelerate in the third quarter, reaching about 6.2 billion pounds, 3.5 percent higher than a year ago. Prices of live equivalent 51-52 percent lean hogs will likely finish the second quarter averaging $53-$54 per cwt, about 1 percent above a year ago. For the July-September quarter, prices are expected to average $52-$54 per cwt, almost 3 percent lower than in the third quarter last year. USDA will release the Quarterly Hogs and Pigs report on June 24, 2016. The report will detail June 1 inventories and March-May farrowings and pig crops, as well as producer farrowing intentions for the June-August, and SeptemberNovember quarters. U.S. Exports Lower in April U.S. pork exports in April were 430 million pounds, 11 percent lower than in 2015. The year-over-year reduction in April came despite depreciation of the U.S. dollar against the currencies of major foreign buyers of U.S. pork. The currencies of Japan, Canada, and South Korea appreciated 3 percent against the U.S. dollar in April relative to March. The Australian dollar appreciated 2 percent against the U.S. dollar, and the Mexican peso 1 percent. One factor that may explain part of the shortfall in April relative to April 2015 was the resolution of labor issues that hampered U.S. exports from leaving West Coast ports last year. Work slowdowns by West Coast dock personnel largely shut down U.S. pork exports for most of the first quarter of 2015. While cargo flows re- started in mid-March, it is possible that pork ordered earlier in the year finally shipped in the weeks that followed the re-starting of exports. This hypothesis is supported by export data to South Korea, Australia, and Japan, countries whose shipments were likely affected by the U.S. labor problems. April 2015 exports to these countries were unusually large. U.S. exports to South Korea in April 2015 were 43 percent higher than a year earlier; exports to Australia were 33 percent higher. April 2015 shipments to Japan, at 143 million pounds, were the highest on record. It is likely that U.S. shipments to Asian customers surged in April 2015, setting the bar” unusually high for comparisons in later years. This appears to be the case for pork exports in April 2016. Exports to China\Hong Kong were an unambiguous bright spot in April, however. At 74 million pounds, shipments were almost double the volume of those in April 2015. According to the Global Trade Atlas, Chinese pork imports from all sources through April 2016 were more than 892 million pounds, almost double of those over the same period last year. Strong Chinese imports have been prompted by very high pork prices, brought about by low producer returns and subsequent breeding herd reductions. There is anecdotal evidence that environmental restrictions, in particular, could be hampering pork industry expansion. While it is almost certain that the Chinese pork industry will gear up productive capacity at some point, Chinese prices for feeder pigs and live slaughter hogs do not appear to have yet topped out, implying that strong Chinese import demand is likely to persist at least through this year. U.S. pork exports are expected to be 1.3 billion pounds in the second quarter of 2016 and 5.2 billion pounds for the year in total. A summary of exports, unit values and export shares of the 10 largest foreign destinations for U.S. pork in April 2016 compared with April 2015 is included below. Poultry Broiler Feed Costs Expected To Outpace Broiler Prices Preliminary production data for broilers in May was stronger than expected, and official April data was 3.2 percent higher than in 2015 after adjusting for slaughter days. This led the second quarter forecast to be revised up by 25 million pounds. Average live weight at slaughter hit a historical high in April once again; however, year-to-date growth in average live weight is slower than the previous 2 years (figure below). Tepid growth of broiler eggs in incubators is also likely to continue, currently under 0.4 percent growth on a year-to-date basis. This trend may continue as feed costs in 2015/16 and 2016/17 are not expected to decline as much as previously forecast and broiler prices are expected to remain relatively weak. Therefore, production forecasts for the third and fourth quarters were lowered 25 million pounds and were lowered 10 million pounds for the first quarter of 2017. Weekly May prices for whole birds at wholesale were up to the highest level of the year, according to the national composite figure. Coupled with slower forecast growth in production, the whole broiler price forecast was raised to average $0.88- $0.91 for 2016, and raised to $0.85-0.93 for 2017. The recent upward trend for whole birds follows a seasonal pattern of typically higher prices, but seasonal trends have not affected breast meat very strongly. Prices for boneless skinless breasts at wholesale have performed poorly all year and were back below $1.14 per pound on the Northeast market for the week ending June 4. One likely reason is that breast meat stocks have been well above year-earlier levels thus far this year, with month-ending data for April showing stocks increased counterseasonally to a record 186.5 million pounds. While leg quarter prices do not typically follow a strongly seasonal pattern, they had been recovering from 2015 lows before plateauing in May, particularly in the Northeast market. This coincided with the first increase in month-ending data for leg quarter stocks since September, a fairly marginal increase nonetheless. Stocks of all broiler meat also reversed a recent downward trend, as April 30 stocks were higher than the previous month. This led to an upward revision of 2016 ending stocks to 695 million pounds. Turkey Production in April Down 2 Percent Turkey meat production in April was 485 million pounds, down 2 percent from the previous year. The decrease in turkey meat production was the result of a 4- percent drop in the number of birds slaughtered compared to the previous year, which in turn reflects 1 less slaughter day this year. This decline was partially offset by a 1-percent rise in the average live weight of birds at slaughter. In April, the number of birds slaughtered was 19.4 million. The decrease in turkey production in April, along with low poult placements at the end of 2015, have caused the production forecast for secondquarter 2015 to be lowered by 15 million pounds. In addition, increases in the forecast prices for corn and soybean meal have led to a reduction of 25 million pounds in the production forecast for fourth-quarter 2016 and a 10-million-pound reduction for first-quarter 2017. The most recent turkey hatchery data shows that the number of eggs placed in incubators as of the first of May totaled 28.2 million eggs, an increase of 5 percent from the previous year, but down slightly from the levels of May 2014. This is only the second consecutive month with year-over-year growth in eggs in incubators after negative growth for the previous 11 months. The number of eggs in incubators is expected to show year-over-year gains for most of the rest of 2016 in comparison to the HPAI-impacted levels of 2015. In April the number of poults placed for growout was 23.2 million, an increase of 6 percent from a year earlier. As with eggs in incubators, poults placed are expected to show year-over-year gains for most of the remainder of 2015. Higher turkey production in April, along with relatively low exports, combined to push cold storage holdings to about Page 5B Tuesday, June 21, 2016 the same level of a year earlier. Overall turkey stocks at the end of April totaled 397 million pounds, up less than 1 percent from the previous year. The small change in cold storage holdings was due to lower stocks for whole birds and higher stocks for other turkey products. Stocks of whole birds totaled 181 million pounds, a decline from a year earlier of 17 percent. Almost all whole turkeys are sold domestically, and the market for these birds was not impacted greatly by trade restrictions related to HPAI. However, cold storage holdings of other turkey parts have been more heavily impacted by trade restrictions, and these totaled 217 million pounds, an increase of 22 percent from the previous year. Gains in cold storage holdings of breast meat, mechanically deboned meat, and products in the “other” category were the primary contributors to the increase in cold storage holdings of turkey parts. With a forecast of higher turkey meat production for the remainder of 2016 and turkey exports still well below levels of earlier years, the forecast for the second through the fourth quarters is for cold storage holdings to be higher than the previous year. However, with the reduction to fourth-quarter 2016 production, ending stock levels for 2016 were lowered by 10 million pounds to 240 million pounds, still a 19-percent increase from the previous year. Prices for whole turkeys and turkey parts have closely followed the changes n their cold storage holdings. Selling mostly to the domestic market and with lower production resulting in significantly lower cold storage holdings, prices of whole birds are up from the previous year. In May, prices for whole frozen hens averaged $1.16 per pound 7 percent higher than a year earlier. Whole bird prices are expected to remain higher than a year earlier through the second quarter, but then to be lower than a year earlier in the second half of 2016. Prices had risen sharply in the second half of 2015 due to the HPAI outbreak impacts on production. With higher supplies of stocks of turkey parts, turkey parts prices have been under downward pressure for a while now. In May, prices of almost all turkey parts were lower than they were a year earlier. Prices for breast meat were the exception to the rule and were $1.32 per pound, up slightly (1 percent) from the previous year. Other turkey prices were all significantly lower than the previous year, with the decline in prices ranging from 10 percent for drumsticks to over 60 percent for full-cut wings. Even with the reductions to the turkey production forecast, turkey parts prices are expected to remain under downward pressure for most of 2016. Egg Production Largely Recovered From Year-Earlier Disease Problems Tableeggproductiontotaled 591 million dozen in April, down just 1 percent compared with a year earlier. Year-to-date table egg production is now just over 2 percent below the same time in 2015 after spending the majority of 2015 experiencing double digit declines. The table egg layer flock continues to recover, with 302 million layers on hand on the first of May, just under 1 percent more than the same period in 2015. The table egg flock is forecast to continue to expand, However, the current low wholesale egg prices are forecast to put downward pressure on production in the second half of the year, although production is forecast to be significantly higher than the HPAI-reduced production of second- half 2015. Production in 2017 is forecast to continue expanding but only at a modest pace, with total production for the year at 7.3 billion dozen, 2 percent higher than in 2016. Hatching egg production is forecast to continue to expand in both 2016 and 2017, chiefly to supply additional chicks for the broiler industry. In 2016, total production is forecast at 1.13 billion dozen, 2 percent higher than the previous year, and production is forecast to expand an additional 2 percent in 2017 to 1.16 billion dozen. Table Egg Prices Continue Lower Table egg prices have continued to remain at a low level in May and have declined even further into June. Wholesale prices for one dozen Grade A eggs in the New York market averaged just over $0.63 per dozen in May and by early June had declined to $0.51 per dozen. With this weaker demand in the egg market, the price forecast for second quarter was reduced to $0.66-$0.67 per dozen. The forecast prices for the third and fourth quarters were also reduced. The average price for 2016 is now forecast at $0.90 to $0.94 per dozen. With generally good domestic economic conditions forecast for 2017, egg prices are forecast to strengthen somewhat even with higher production. Prices in 2017 are forecast to average $1.05 to $1.14 per dozen, an increase of about 19 percent from the previous year Broiler Trade U.S. Broiler Shipments Stay Down in April Broiler shipments decreased 6 percent in April compared with a year earlier, totaling 541 million pounds. Exports to Mexico, the United States’largest market, decreased by 3 percent from April 2015 levels to 118 million pounds. National bans by China, Russia, and South Korea continued to impact exports. Losses were seen in key markets, led by Canada, Angola, Cuba, Taiwan, and Georgia, all of which experienced declines of greater than 7 million pounds compared with a year earlier. These declines were nearly countered, however, by strong gains elsewhere. Shipments to Iraq were 126 percent higher than a year earlier at 33 million pounds. The United Arab Emirates, the Philippines, and Chile also posted very strong months, with broiler import gains of greater than 7 million pounds each. In addition to import bans imposed by several markets, market conditions for U.S. exports have been difficult over the past 18 months as declining oil prices and a strong U.S. dollar have taken a toll on exports. For both conditions, however, some improvement has been seen in recent months. Crude oil prices have increased from a low of roughly $32 per barrel in January to $49 per barrel in June. Improving oil prices could be a boon for oil-exporting nations like Angola, whose broiler imports have lagged in recent months. In addition to oil prices, the trade-weighted U.S. dollar index published by the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis has declined by 4 percent since its peak in January. Both metrics, however, remain generally unfavorable for U.S. exports relative to 2014 levels. The forecast for 2016 broiler exports remain at 6.7 billion pounds, a 6-percent increase over 2015. The forecast for 2017 broiler exports is 6.9 billion pounds. Turkey Exports Up in April after Months in the Negative In April, turkey exports totaled 46 million pounds, 9 percent higher than the previous April. This was the first yearover-year increase for turkey exports since January of 2015. The increase mainly stems from an unexpectedly large number of shipments to Hong Kong. The 7 million pounds shipped to Hong Kong were 315 percent higher than the previous April. Not since the early 2000s have shipments to Hong Kong been as high as this month. Shipments to Mexico, the largest market for U.S. turkey products, totaled 25 million pounds in April, 5 percent below a year earlier. Mexico still remained responsible for 55 percent of total U.S. turkey exports in April. The 2016 forecast remains at 605 million pounds. The 2017 forecast is also unchanged at 670 million pounds. Egg Exports Down in April Total egg exports (shell eggs and egg products) reached the shell egg equivalent of 23 million dozen in April, 33 percent lower than the previous year. The four key markets for U.S. egg and egg product exports, Canada, Mexico, Japan, and Hong Kong, were all down in April. Shipments to Mexico were 50 percent lower in April than a year earlier, while shipments to Canada fell by 49 percent. The weak month for exports highlights the difficulty egg and egg product exporters are experiencing matching the recovery of domestic egg production. The forecast for 2016 exports is 316 million dozen, less than 1 percent below 2015 levels. The forecast for 2017 exports is 355 million dozen, a 12-percent gain over 2016. 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