Farm Credit outlook for Lancaster County farms and land values
The article notes rising land costs for dairy startups and the consolidation of small farms into larger units. It cites a cautious outlook despite a bright credit picture with ample operating capital, aided by industrial growth, suburban expansion, and Amish land-for-next-generation patterns.
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Stanley Musselman
Lancaster County National Bank
Ancaster County
Philadelphia
Lancaster
How to Grow 1000 Purina Pullets on Less Feed
A farmer guide outlines raising 1000 sturdy big framed Purina pullets on 2500 pounds less feed. B. F. Adams from Bird-in-Hand presents practical steps, equipment needs, and feeding efficiencies for faster brooding and healthier birds.
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Purina
ut not_all
Purina Research
Egg Prices In Philadelphia USDA Market Report
Eggs in Philadelphia show steady markets with prices moving higher for most grades. Current receipts sell in small lots at 26 to 27 cents with wholesale prices listing various weights and qualities. receipts total 100 cases shipped by truck on April 23-5.
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Philadelphia
USDA
Bacon Cookery Tip From Penn State Extension
For best pan fried bacon, start in a cold skillet and fry on low heat. Separate slices as they cook so each lies flat. When evenly browned, drain on absorbent paper. Excerpt attributed to Marjorie Wormeck, Penn State extension nutritionist.
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Majorie Wormeck
Penn State Extension
Lancaster Market Prices for Cattle Hogs and Calves
Lancaster livestock market reports small lots of heifers cows bulls and yearlings with prices ranging from 10 to 31 dollars. Veal calves bring 14 to 31 dollars with weekly declines and hogs steady to higher with barrows gilts and sows quoted across several weight classes.
Cattle Cycle Shows Slower Fall Amid Strong Beef Demand
Analysts predict a milder cattle downturn than in past cycles as midwest and southeast herds stabilize and account for a larger share of production. Robust demand for beef and sizable fed-cattle reserves support the outlook.
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Reynolds
Midwest
Southeast
Livestock Prices Reported for Spring Lambs and Sheep
The market shows native spring lambs in light supply with prices about 1 or more lower than last Wednesday. Bulk good to choice native spring lambs 50 to 75 pounds range 24 to 28 dollars, with a few head at 29 dollars. Sheep at 215 head, week age 1,688 pounds totals. overall price ranges not fully listed.
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U.S
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J. Fred Whiteside
Kirkwood
John B. Kurtz
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Intercourse
New Providence
Wenger Bros. Rheems
Snader’s Mill
Mt. Airy
John J. Hess
Kinzers
S. H. Hiest and
B. F. Adams
Warren Sickman
Salunga
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Mr. Poultryman
Alfred van Wagenen
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Harold R. Kuinhold
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