Sally is right on w/ this. You may see some sales because of early slaughtering, but next year prices will be wayyyyyyyyy up. (Pork projected 47% higher). Stock up when chicken/pork/beef etc. goes on sale and fill your freezers. <I know this because I use a custom butcher. Long story, it al started w/ me needing marrow bones....> Kathy, member GSDCA, DVGSDC Celebrating generations of Dual Titled TC'd Champions visit www.geocities.com/pinehillgsds In a message dated 7/3/2008 5:08:49 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, dan-ann@xxxxxxxx writes: There is going to be a shortage of all meat - ranchers and farmers are starting to sell off some of their herds due to the high cost of grain. in the next year meat prices are really going up Sally **************Gas prices getting you down? Search AOL Autos for fuel-efficient used cars. (http://autos.aol.com/used?ncid=aolaut00050000000007) ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2007. All material remains the property of the original author and of GSD Communication, Inc. NO REPRODUCTIONS or FORWARDS of any kind are permitted without prior permission of the original author AND of the Showgsd-l Management. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. ALL PERSONS ARE ON NOTICE THAT THE FORWARDING, REPRODUCTION OR USE IN ANY MANNER OF ANY MATERIAL WHICH APPEARS ON SHOWGSD-L WITHOUT THE EXPRESS PERMISSION OF ALL PARTIES TO THE POST AND THE LIST MANAGEMENT IS EXPRESSLY FORBIDDEN, AND IS A VIOLATION OF LAW. VIOLATORS OF THIS PROHIBITION WILL BE PROSECUTED. For assistance, please contact the List Management at admin@xxxxxxxxxxxx VISIT OUR WEBSITE - www.showgsd.org ============================================================================