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#mainWrapper {width:940px; }body {background-color: #2f4b72;}.HeaderImg {z-index: 100;position: relative;}.socialmedia {display: inline-block;}.menuIcons {width: 890px;text-align: right;position: absolute;z-index: 102;border: medium none;margin: auto;}.menuIcons li {display: inline-block;list-style-type: none;}.menuIcons img {width: 40px;border: medium none;}.DTNslideshow {z-index: 101;position: relative;overflow-x: hidden; overflow-y: hidden;margin: auto;top: 0;left: 0;} HomeWeatherMarketing InfoMarket Reports & ConsignmentsSales SchedulesAudio Market ReportsField ServicesOnline AuctionsCountry Cattle Buy/Sell LendingAgricultural LoansLivestock Feeding ProgramContact Us Risk ManagementAg Markets and NewsFutures MarketsMarkets PageCattle NewsDairy NewsSwine NewsSheep NewsPortfolio About UsCorporate OverviewRegional Board of Directors and Management TeamEquity NewsAnnual ReportsNews / Press ReleasesECLSA Preferred Stock OfferEmploymentscholarship infoDistinguished Patron Recognition LinksPatron InfoAssociation Lookup checklist Welcome Established in 1922, Equity Cooperative Livestock Sales Association aids producers in the marketing, managing and financing of their agricultural businesses.Equity operates 11 locations and has a collection point in Menominee, Michigan, andhasa livestock marketing center in Arlington,Wisconsin. Please take some time to explore the many facets of our cooperative. 2022 Focus on Red Special Sale InformationImportant Reminders/Preconditioning Checklist September 2022 Feeder Schedule Organic Livestock Sales Feeder Cattle Marketing It is important that you consign your cattle prior to a sale. It is also recommended that feeder cattle are castrated, weaned, dehorned,vaccinated and wormed. Please complete this checklist so Equity can announce during our sales. Call your local Equity market for on-farm visits and to consign cattle. Utilize the checklist shown below. ChecklistTips to assist you in getting the most value for your feeder cattle can be found here. Buyer Application Form If you are a new buyer, registration to purchase at our markets is required and for your convenience, a Buyer Application Form is locatedbelow which can be faxed to 608-356-0117 or emailed to [email protected] sale day.Buyer Application 2022 Scholarship Recipients Equity Cooperative Livestock Sales Association has announced the names of nine college students who will receive $1,250 scholarships, and two technical college students whowill receive $1,000 scholarships.The winners were chosen from more than 37 applicants this year. The scholarships are funded through Equity Cooperative Livestock Sales Association and then selected by the Federated Youth Foundation.To be eligible, students and/or their parents/grandparents are patron members of Equity Cooperative Livestock. “As we look toward the future of agriculture, our board of directors continue to be dedicated to helping today’s youth become tomorrow’s leaders,” says Curt Larson, President/CEO. “Congratulations and best wishes for a successful future.”2022 Scholarship Recipients 2023 Scholarships 2023 Scholarship Applications*2023 District Scholarship Application Information Coming SoonAbove is a scholarship opportunityfor active patron family members of the Northeast Livestock Marketing Cooperative. To apply, please provide: 1. Patron # of active family member of Equity Northeast Livestock Marketing Cooperative (located upper right of Equity check stub or call your local market.) 2. A personal letter documenting your involvement and interest in agriculture of livestock. 3. An official transcript and copy of course schedule and three letters of reference. To be considered, all requested materials and letters of reference must be sent to: Jeff Engebretsen, N7221 County Road BB, Gillett, WI 54124 byOctober 1, 2022,and questions regarding this scholarship should be directed to him at: 715-853-3265. Locations AltoonaArlingtonBarabooBarronBonduelJohnson CreekLomiraMonroeReedsvilleRichland CenterSpartaStratfordWaukonFor Current Employment Opportunities Click Here Local ConditionsBaraboo, WI Chg Zip Code:Temp:78oFFeels Like:78oFHumid:64%Dew Pt:65oFBarom:29.97Wind Dir:SSW Cond:N/AWind Spd:12 mph Sunrise:6:30Sunset:7:22As reported at BARABOO, WI at 1:00 PMLocal RadarBaraboo, WI Local ForecastBaraboo, WI ThursdayFridaySaturdaySundayMondayHigh: 80°FLow: 57°FPrecip: 0%High: 80°FLow: 58°FPrecip: 0%High: 69°FLow: 59°FPrecip: 70%High: 59°FLow: 53°FPrecip: 70%High: 63°FLow: 53°FPrecip: 67% View complete Local WeatherDTN Weather Summary .weatherBlogIcon{background-image: url(https://admin.aghost.net//images/pane_title_wx.gif);background-repeat: no-repeat; background-position: 0em 0.4em;padding: 0.4em 0em .6em 38px;}Cold Front Pressing Southeast FridayBryce Anderson (Bio)–DTN MeteorologistA cold front shifts southeast from the Central Plains into the western Great Lakes on Friday, bringing cooler temps and precipitation. » More DTN Weather CommentaryPosted at 12:17PM Thu Sep 8, 2022 CDT DTN Livestock News DTN Cattle Prices/Trends 09/08 11:55 DTN Early Word Livestock Comments 09/08 06:30 DTN Midday Livestock Comments 09/08 11:41 DTN Closing Livestock Comment 09/07 16:07 CME Feeder Cattle Index 09/02 Weekly Beef Export Sales 08/25 08:15 DTN Livestock Stats at a Glance DTN Hog Prices/Trends 09/08 11:30 Family Business Matters 07/15 12:02 DTN Ag Headline NewsAg Groups Fear Rail Strike RisksDTN Retail Fertilizer TrendsNeb. City Seeks Soybean Crushing PlantWalmart and Beef's Vertical IntegrationCourt Approves Decree on Treated SeedEPA Wants Dicamba Case to Stay on HoldDTN Field RoundupFarm Expenses to RiseUSDA Ag Export Outlook 2023td.label {width:73px; height:40px; text-align:center; vertical-align:middle;}td.details {width:52px; height:40px; text-align:center; vertical-align:middle;}td.details2 {width:52px; height:40px; text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; background-color:#EBEBEB;} 5-day Forecast for Baraboo, WIDateThu9/8Fri9/9Sat9/10Sun9/11Mon9/12WeatherConditionWeatherClearClearThunder StormsRainRainTempL/H (°F)57/8058/8059/6953/5953/63FeelsLikeL/H (°F)57/8158/8159/6953/5953/63Dew Point(°F)6258605655Humidity(%)6065889793WindSpeed(mph)97586Precip (%)--707067PrecipAmt (in.)NoneNoneRain 0.36Rain 1.36Rain 0.78Evap(in./day)0.190.180.080.050.06View complete Local Weather BQA Certification Opportunities UW-Madison’s Division of Extension and the Wisconsin Beef Council will be hosting a limited number of in-person Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) certification meetings. To attend the in-person meetings, farmers must register 7 days in advance as attendance is limited based on room capacity and to follow current COVID guidelines. To find dates/locations of meetings, go to http://www.beeftips.com/cattlemens-corner/beef-quality-assurance/bqa-registration-form/?clearache=1Due to limited room capacity for in-person meetings, it is suggested that one person per farm participate. This individuals’ certification will cover other family members and employees associated with the same farm. Note that for all Extension meetings, masks and social distancing may be required. BQA Certificate Expired? If so, please go to BQA.org to renew today. If you do not have access to the internet, contact your local market staff as they can assist you in completing or renewing online.Once renewed, please be sure to send updated certificate to [email protected]. Thank you! BQA Requirements NOTICE >>> One of our largest buyers only purchase cattle from suppliers who have been certified in a BQA (Beef Quality Assurance) or FARM program. This requirement is implemented in all markets (including non-Equity markets) and all private treaty transactions.Equity announces BQA certification status during sales. Please keep your certification status updated with your local market.BQA certification can be achieved by logging in on the BQA website at http://www.bqa.org and signing up for one of the free courses which best fit your particular operation. These courses are based on industry accepted practices that a vast majority of producers currently employ.Upon certification or re-certification, please provide your name and the name of any entity you sell under, as well as your address, phone number, certification number and expiration date to us at Equity, so we can make the proper announcement at the time of sale. You may contact your local Equity auction market, Equity field representative, Equity’s home office (800-362-3989), or email us at [email protected]. Thank you for your attention.BQA/FARM Information Sheet COVID-19 Message Equity Cooperative Livestock Sales Association continues to keep the health and safety of employers, producers, and buyers its top priority. For current COVID-19 guidelines please click onCOVID-19 Message InFocus Genetics Program We are excited to have teamed up with ABS to provide an opportunity for dairy producers to improvethe marketability of feeder calves through the InFocus genetics program. If you are interested in learning more about the benefits of our program, please click here for the brochure. Call (800) 362-3989, ext. 131 with any questions. Cooperatives A business that is owned and run jointly by its members, who share the profits or benefits. 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