Gordon Merritt Meacham

Gordon Merritt Meacham, 90, of Royal City and Moxee, WA, died Thursday, May 2, 2013, in Wenatchee, WA. Mr. Meacham was born in Lapwai, fifth of the seven children of Sylvia (Doak) and Merritt Meacham. Gordon was a cattle rancher and farmer in both the Moxee and Royal City areas for many years. Survivors include his wife, Willamae Meacham of Royal City; two daughters, Ann Meacham and Sylvia Wallen, both of Gig Harbor, WA; and a son, Alonzo Meacham of Moxee.

All-girl competition – among dairy cows – at the fair

MOSES LAKE — Pixie just would not cooperate.

Government begins expanded mad cow testing

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Agriculture Department has begun expanded national testing for mad cow disease, intending to test about 220,000 animals for the brain-wasting condition over the next year to 18 months.

Ivan Earl Cole

Ivan Earl Cole, 92, lifelong resident, passed away May 5, 2009, at Columbia Crest Care and Rehabilitation Center in Moses Lake.

Ag markets ended Monday mostly higher

Grain traders were probably squaring positions Monday. The corn market has recently suffered badly from prospects for a huge U.S. harvest and from U.S. dollar strength. Today’s Export Inspections result also looked rather bearish. Nevertheless, futures rose modestly today, which probably reflected widespread short-covering ahead of tomorrow’s quarterly Grain Stocks report. December corn futures gained 2.75 cents to $3.2575/bushel in late Monday action, while May bounced 2.75 to $3.47.

Ag markets proved generally weak Tuesday night

Profit-taking reportedly hit the crop markets Tuesday night. The crop markets posted impressive gains Tuesday, with the nearby contracts making multi-month highs. Their rallies may persist, especially if country prices remain strong, but the markets apparently suffered from widespread profit-taking in overnight action. May corn sank 4.0 cents to $5.1175/bushel early Wednesday morning, while December slumped 3.75 cents to $5.085.

Ag markets diverged somewhat Thursday morning

The export data boosted corn futures Thursday morning. The ag industry is clearly expected huge fall corn production, but traders sometimes forget that demand is also quite strong. They were reminded of that fact by the weekly USDA Export Sales report, which stated corn commitments above industry forecasts. That’s a big reason for subsequent gains. September corn bounced 2.25 cents to $3.6025/bushel around midsession Thursday, while December gained 2.0 to $3.7175.

Ag markets proved surprisingly changeable Thursday morning

Corn futures dipped on China talk Thursday morning. Corn futures followed soybeans higher Wednesday night and seemed likely to keep rising after the weekly Export Sales report stated the new-crop result far above expectations. However, rumors that China will insist that U.S. DDGs shipped to that country be certified free of an unapproved GMO trait apparently undercut the market. September corn sank 0.25 cents to $3.6225/bushel late Thursday morning, while December sagged 0.5 cent to $3.7025.

Ag markets moved mostly lower after Tuesday's USDA reports

Corn futures bounced on Tuesday’s production data. Today’s USDA Crop Production report stated the forthcoming corn crop at 14.032 billion bushels, which fell moderately below the average of analyst estimates. Global carryout on the WASDE report also fell short of expectations, thereby causing corn futures to take back a portion of early losses. September corn slipped 3.5 cents to $3.5325/bushel shortly after Tuesday’s reports were released, while December lost 4.75 to $3.635.

Bears made presence felt in the ag markets Thursday afternoon

Corn futures dipped on China talk Thursday. Corn futures followed soybeans higher Wednesday night and seemed likely to keep rising after the weekly Export Sales report stated the new-crop result far above expectations. However, rumors that China will insist that U.S. DDGs shipped to that country be certified free of an unapproved GMO trait apparently undercut the market. September corn settled 1.0 cent lower at $3.615/bushel late Thursday, while December sagged 1.25 cents to $3.695.

Robert "Boyd" Davis

Robert "Boyd" Davis, 84, of Royal Slope, died Wednesday April 3, 2013 at his home with his family by his side.

WSDA suspects Bovine TB in Grant County dairy cow

WSDA working to trace source

OLYMPIA - A cow from a Grant County dairy, suspected of having had bovine tuberculosis, was sent to slaughter earlier this month.

Leslie Wilson

August 9, 1945 – November 17, 2018

Robert "Boyd" Davis

Robert "Boyd" Davis, 84, of Royal Slope, died Wednesday April 3, 2013 at his home with his family by his side.

CPoW annual meeting set for Moses Lake

MOSES LAKE – The Cattle Producers of Washington annual meeting here on Friday, Oct. 26, will include an update on the CPoW Livestock Processors Cooperative Association, which owns and operates a meat processing plant at Odessa.

Paul O. Mora

Paul O. Mora went to be with his Lord and Savior on April 6, 2007, after a courageous battle with cancer, at home surrounded by his loving family. Paul was born to Andrea Ortiz and Federico Mora on June 7, 1927, in Fort Morgan, Colo. Paul and Ruth Guzman were married on Nov. 6, 1944, in Wapato, Wash. Paul and Ruth made their home in Quincy in 1957. He retired from Schaake Feedlot after 30 years in the cattle industry.

Q fever human cases investigated by Grant County Health District

EPHRATA - The Grant County Health District reported on June 16 that it is investigating reports of human cases of Q fever, a bacterial disease caused primarily by contact with goats, sheep and cattle.

Quarantine lifted for Moses Lake dairy

Richard C."Dutch" Starzman

Richard C."Dutch" Starzman, longtime Moses Lake resident passed away Sunday, April 22, 2012 at his home. A potluck celebration will be held on Saturday, April 28, 2012 at the ranch, 252 Road 5 N.E., Moses Lake. Graveside services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, May 1, 2012 at Wilbur Cemetery, Wilbur, Washington. Please sign the online guestbook or leave a note for the family at www.kayserschapel.com Arrangements are in care of Kayser's Chapel & Crematory.

Horses, steers shown at Grant County Fairgrounds

MOSES LAKE - More than 120 horses and steers were shown and judged in two different shows at the Grant County Fairgrounds on Saturday, July 25.