Morford, Bob 1975-08-21
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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