Broiler Price Slump Affects Lancaster Sale Averages
Lancaster report shows broiler prices sliding with an 1981 cent per pound average, second lowest for the date since operations began. The sale lists numerous consignors and buyers including Haris K Baker, Robert B Noll, Walter C Mellinger, and C F Mancheck Inc, with bids around 19 to 20 cents and several lots withdrawn or unsold. The April 10 sale details a range of White Vantress birds and mixed consignor prices, reflecting a broad downturn in broiler values.
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Lancaster
Lancaster Poultry Exchange
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Amos M Shirk
Longacre Inc
Haris K Baker
White Mountains
College Hui
Harry K Baker
C F Mancheck Inc
Baltimore cattle and hogs market slips amid steady steer activity
In Baltimore on April 14 fed steers were mostly steady to slightly uneven with strong demand for good to choice grain cattle. Calves and stock steers held steady, while heifers and cows showed mixed gains and declines. Hog prices eased for sows, while lambs sold in light offerings at about $30 for 83 lb lambs.
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Baltimore
Local Trade Listings Read Like Historical Catalog
Fragmentary classified items show buyers and sellers with prices and ledger codes. Names include Jonathan Lapp and Jacob Herr with firm totals such as 4 200 and 3 800 in Indian River area. The clippings resemble an old College Hill market row with cents and percentages.
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Rose Ream
Jonathan Lapp
White Vantress
College Hill
M&b
Jacob Herr
Indian River White
Victor F Weaver Inc
Cattle Market Weaker at Lancaster Stock Yards
Lancaster stock yards report weaker cattle prices with steers 75 to 1.00 lower for good to average and high choice around 50 cents lower. Bulls strong, cows up to 75 cents higher, stockers and feeders slow with prices steady to weak. Bulk 1000-1270 lb fed steers 28 to 31, high choice 31.50 to 32.50, calves 80 to 100 higher for veal, utilities steady.
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Daniel K Good
Eorn & Co
Richard Myers
Horn & Co
Hany T Market
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George Neauman
Miller & Buhong
Elmer Showalter
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Tia
Powermaster Tractor
Allen H. Matz
Denver
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New Holland
Haverstick Bros
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Lauder Bros
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A.C. Walker & Son Gap
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Wengers Feed Mill, Inc
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