No one asked for my opinion but spending money for Halloween decorations has to rate towards the top of stupid investments.

Top dairy cows sold higher today. 2100 Willard Brubacker, Stratford. 2000, 1900 Hank Boschma, Athens. 1900, 1900 Swiss Brad Dorwin, Glenwood City. Many good cows 1000- 1700.

Not many quality heifers. Mostly going to feed lots 60- 75/lb. Top springer 1350. Single birth Holstein heifer calves10- 50.

Breeding bulls 850- 1425. Market bulls NT. Holstein bull calves 100- 145. Beef cross bull and heifer calves 160- 255.

Choice Holstein steers and heifers 108- 117. Beef heifers up to 123.50. Holstein feeder steers package 20 head 442 lbs @ 1.04. Beef cross feeders up to 1.35.

20% of market cows sold 60- 68. 40% sold 45- 59.

Very much a buyer’s market on good hay. 4th crop 3x3x8 grass/alfalfa mix $60. 3rd crop grass 3x3x8 45- 55. Rounds grass 25- 35. Rounds corn stalks 22.50. Bean stubble 20-25. Small squares grass 3- 3.50. Small squares straw $2

Nice weather, good crowd, sale went well. Thanks everyone! Hope to see you next week again!!