Morford, Bob 1975-08-21

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Bob Morford discusses various aspects of cattle buying and marketing.

General Interview Information

Interviewee Name: Bob Morford

Additional Parties Recorded: None

Date: August 21, 1975

Location: Abilene, Texas

Interviewer: David Murrah

Length: 40 mintues


Abstract

Tape 1, Side 1: Reared in Oklahoma, Wilson & Company (1945), Student cattle buyer, Sorting, Cattle market, Feeding, Buying, Feedlot industry, Effect on market, Price determination, Big Four Meat Packers, Meat shortage during World War II, Small packing plants, Pete Gooch, Feedlots, Willard Vincent, Cattle pricing, Offal, Yield and grade basis.

Tape 1, Side 2: Cattle buying, Feedlots vs. grass feeding.

Range Dates: 1940-1975

Bulk Dates: 1940s


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