MINK PRODUCTION – 2017
UTAH HIGHLIGHTS
In 2017, mink pelt production in Utah totaled 734,260 pelts. The number of pelts by color class as a percent of the State total is as follows: Mahogany at 39 percent and Black at 38 percent. The remaining color classes accounted for 23 percent.
Female mink bred to produce kits in 2018 totaled 161,900. Percent of total females bred to produce kits in 2018 by color class is as follows: Black at 39 percent and Mahogany at 35 percent. The remaining color classes accounted for 26 percent.
UNITED STATES HIGHLIGHTS
Mink pelt production in the United States in 2017 totaled 3.31 million pelts, down 4 percent from 2016. Wisconsin, the largest mink producing State, produced 1.09 million pelts. Utah, the second largest producing State, produced 734 thousand pelts
The number of pelts by color class as a percent of the total United States production in 2017 is as follows: Black at 50 percent, Mahogany at 19 percent, White at 7 percent, and Blue Iris and Sapphire at 6 percent. The remaining color classes accounted for 12 percent.
Value of pelts produced during the 2017 crop year was $120 million, slightly above a year ago. The average price per pelt for the 2017 crop year was $36.30, up $1.60 from $34.70 in 2016.
Female mink bred to produce kits in 2018 totaled 731 thousand, down 5 percent from the previous year. Percent of total females bred to produce kits in 2018 by color class as is follows: Black at 50 percent, Mahogany at 18 percent, White at 7 percent, and Blue Iris and Sapphire at 6 percent. The remaining classes accounted for 13 percent.
For a full copy of the Mink report please visit www.nass.usda.gov.
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APRIL-JUNE 2018 QUARTERLY MILK PRODUCTION MOUNTAIN REGION HIGHLIGHTS
Arizona dairy herds produced 1.34 billion pounds of milk during the April-June quarter, up 0.8 percent from the previous year.
Colorado dairy herds produced 1.15 billion pounds of milk during the April-June quarter, up 10.6 percent from the previous year.
Montana dairy herds produced 70.0 million pounds of milk during the April-June quarter, down 4.1 percent from the previous year.
New Mexico dairy herds produced 2.16 billion pounds of milk during the April-June quarter, up 1.3 percent from the previous year.
Utah dairy herds produced 598 million pounds of milk during the April-June quarter, up 5.7 percent from the previous year.
Wyoming dairy herds produced 35.8 million pounds of milk during the April-June quarter, up 2.9 percent from the previous year.
UNITED STATES HIGHLIGHTS
Nationally, United States milk production during the April-June quarter totaled 55.8 billion pounds, up 0.8 percent from the April-June quarter last year.
Mountain Region Quarterly Milk Production by State and United States April-June 2018
State
Quarterly Milk Production Change From 2017 2017 2018 1 million pounds million pounds percent Arizona ......................................... Colorado ....................................... Montana ........................................ New Mexico .................................. Utah ............................................... Wyoming ......................................
United States ................................
1,331.0 1,043.0 73.0 2,128.0 566.0 34.8
55,344.0
1,342.0 1,154.0 70.0 2,156.0 598.0 35.8
55,790.0
0.8 10.6 -4.1 1.3 5.7 2.9
0.8
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For complete results of the Milk Production report go to www.nass.usda.gov.
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Calling All Captains
Sign To Equal Vision Records
Watch New Video "Disconnected" Now,
On Tour Now
Edmonton, AB - July 20, 2018 - Canadian pop-punk quintet Calling All Captains is thrilled to announce that they have signed to Equal Vision Records. Fans can watch the band's new video "Disconnected" now, premiering via Alternative Press. For additional information, please visit: www.facebook.com/Callingallcaptainsband
"We're really stoked to be working with EVR. They've had some of our all time favourite bands, from Alexisonfire, to Pierce the Veil, to Say Anything," explains guitarist Brad Bremner. "We're a young band still, but we want to learn and get better. After meeting with Dan [Sandshaw], we clicked instantly and had nothing but good vibes when talking about the direction of the band and our visions. We're excited to see what the future holds!"
In a small basement in St. Albert, lined with flags and posters of their favourite bands, Calling All Captains have been working tirelessly to grow their art since they formed in February of 2014. To date, the band has released two EP's - A Way With Words (2014), and Disconnect (2016) and set up and executed several self-funded tours to support them, fearlessly cutting their teeth to earn every inch of traction. "This is what we love, and this is what we want to do. So, we make it happen" shares bassist Nick Malychuk. After a brief break in 2017 and some lineup changes, Captains came back stronger and more determined than ever, steadfast in their resolve to continue writing and growing as people, and as artists.
From their latest single amassing 500,000 plays on Spotify as an unsigned band, to touring across Canada and the UK and landing a spot on the 2015 Vans Warped Tour, the band's relentless work ethic and reputation for their high energy shows have been a testament to their explosive growth. Calling All Captains have gone on to share the stage alongside acts like Silverstein, Seaway, Boston Manor, Broadside, Like Pacific and Rarity, and more.
Calling All Captains is Luc Gauthier (vocals), Brad Bremner (guitar), Connor Dawkins (guitar), Nick Malychuk (bass), and Tim Wilson (drums).
For More Information, please visit:
Facebook: www.facebook.com/Callingallcaptainsband
Twitter: www.twitter.com/CallingAllCptns
Instagram: www.instagram.com/callingallcaptains
Upcoming Tour Dates:
7/20 - Edmonton @ Starlite Room
7/21 - Regina @ The Exchange
7/23 - Portage La Prairie @ Masonic Hall
7/24 - Thunder Bay @ Plack Pirate Pub
7/26 - Sudbury @ The Asylum
7/27 - Ottawa @ Café Dekuf
7/28 - Barrie @ Ask A Punk
7/29 - Kingston @ Bar 53
7/30 - Toronto @ Sneaky Dee's
7/31 - St. Catherine's @ As A Punk
8/1 - Hamilton @ The Doors
8/2 - Waterloo @ Harmony Lunch
8/3 - St. Catherines @ Detour Music Hall
