Large Offering Bridges Strong Market At Lancaster Poultry Exchange
Lancaster April 17 buyers and sellers met at the Lancaster Poultry Exchange where the week’s auction saw 207,260 head sold. Prices ranged up to 20 cents per pound with many lots at 19 to 20 cents and some capettes around 29 to 29 and a quarter cents. The sale, led by growers like Floyd Raffensberger and James Vincent, showed prices higher than Delmarva farm rates and reflected a robust market for White Vantress and Indian River lines.
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Lancaster
Cps
Delmarva
Pennsylvania Farm Bureau
Floyd Raffensberger
College Hill Poultry
Indian River Farm
James Vincent
College Hill
Daniel G Forry
Walter Behman
Daniel G. Forry
Willam C Schultz
William C Schultz
Vernon R Snyder
Daniel R Good
Meader’s
Daniel K. Good
William R. Myer
Victor I. Weaver Inc
Wiliam R
Indian River
Victor
Victor F Weaver
Broiler Market Generally Strong Demand Good Across Regions
Broad market activity signals steady prices and solid demand as Delmarva stays quiet and North Georgia North Carolina and Alabama report varied offerings. Prices hover around 18 to 20 cents with most sales at 18 cents, while other regions show 19 cent quotes and mixed undetermined sales.
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Philadelphia
Delmarva
North Georgia
North Carolina
Shenandoah Valley
Arkansas
Alabama
May Chicks Pay Off For Better Brooding Schedules
May chicks cost less to raise with favorable weather and reduced fuel needs. If started late, repurpose a non tight brooder house to utilize remaining capacity.
Slaughter Steers Gain at Lancaster Yards Under Market Pressure
Lancaster cattle market report shows slaughter steers and heifers steady to 50 cents higher from last Wednesday with high choice to low prime weights over 1100 pounds leading gains. Cows up 50-75 cents. stockers and feeders mostly steady. calves and hogs also summarized with price ranges and notable activity by week end.
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Slaughter
Lancaster Yards
Lancaster
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Lancaster Farming
Lancaster Exchange
Victor F. Weaver Inc
Clair E. Fitz
Grimes & Hauer
D. E Horn & Co
C J. Lauer
White Mountains
Demel K Good
D. E. Horn
C F. Manbeck Inc
D. E
Ass’n
W. Roseville
Ph. Lane
Drg
Babcock
Babcock Hatchery
Lancaster County
Lititz
Madison
Russell Mease
Manheim
Bob Decker
R. D
Milford
New Jersey
Carbola Chemical CO. Inc
Natural Bridge
N.Y
Glenn H. Herr
Manheim RD
Landissille
By Dave Sorenson
Federal State News Service
Wilson
Lane Co
Altman’s Cash Feed Store
Willis H. Weaver
Harrisburg Ave
Methionine
Mountville Feed Service R.D
Columbia, Pa
Fairview Roller Mills
R.D
Narvon, Pa
Leroy Geib Ry
Manheu, Pa
Snader’s Mill
Stevens, Pa
Joseph M. Good & Son
I. B. Graybill & Son
Reston, Pa
Walter & Jackson, Inc
John H. Bonholtzer
Christiana, Pa
Lancaster, Pa
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