LIVESTOCK SLAUGHTER – JUNE 2019 UNITED STATES HIGHLIGHTS 

Commercial red meat production for the United States totaled 4.37 billion pounds in June, up 1 percent from the 4.33 billion pounds produced in June 2018. 

Beef production, at 2.22 billion pounds, was 3 percent below the previous year. Cattle slaughter totaled 2.80 million head, down 3 percent from June 2018. The average live weight was down 8 pounds from the previous year, at 1,313 pounds. 

New book invites young readers to enter ‘The Upside Down World of Stacey McGill’

Linda Burns promotes the use of imagination as a tool to bring happiness and joy into one's life

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July 26, 2019

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EARLIER THIS WEEK: Bishop Celebrates Utah

“You all came here to celebrate Utah’s Pioneer Day and heritage.”

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Friday, July 26th Stories:

#ThrowbackThursday

House Dyslexia Caucus Briefing: The Science of Reading

Special USCIS naturalization ceremony for 128 citizenship candidates as part of Pioneer Day celebrations
 

Bishop Statement Following Mueller Testimony

WASHINGTON – Following the televised testimony of former Special Counsel Robert Mueller before the Judiciary & Intelligence House Committees, Rep. Rob Bishop (UT-01) issued the following statement:

“The book was better than the movie.”

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USDA Scientists, Engineers, Grantees Honored at White House with PECASE Awards

Wednesday, July 24th Stories:

• Perdue Optimistic about Work on U.S./Japan Ag Trade Negotiations
• USMCA Working its Way Through the Ratification Process
• Lush Pastures and Rangelands Still in Much of the Country
• Actuality: Topsoil Moisture Conditions
• Farm Safety Checklist Important Any Time of Year
• The Next Launch for the Apple Industry
• Keeping Down the Clutter in your Kitchen

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Thursday, July 25th Stories: