WA_LS725
Washington, DC       Tue  Dec 29, 1998     USDA Market News

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                                     DEC. 19, 1998

Hog/Corn - Steer/Corn Ratios  at Omaha

Week Ended            19-Dec-98  12-Dec-98  20-Dec-97
Hog/Corn Ratio              5.2        7.2       16.1
Steer/Corn Ratio           29.3       30.5       26.7
Barrow & Gilt Price       10.25      14.08      39.17
Steer Price               57.25      60.00      65.13
Corn Price                 1.96       1.96       2.44

Source:   USDA Market News, Washington, D.C.
          Livestock and Grain Market News (202) 720-1056
          www.ams.usda.gov/mncs/mn_reports/WA_LS725
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