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Newspaper
Lancaster Farming
Location
Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1962
Page
14
Prices fell at Lancaster Poultry Center while sales volume rose in a lengthy report listing dozens of lots. The April 26 sale totaled 90,240 birds across 27 lots, with 82,465 sold, including numerous Pullets, Broilers, and Chicks sold to multiple buyers and grower codes.
Delmarva and Georgia reported slightly lower live prices for 802,700 head and 2,068,000 head slaughter estimates for the weekend. Georgia farms posted 13 to 13.5 with delivered to plant at 14 to 14.5, most sales around 14.2. Eastern Shore growers Exchange in Shelbysville cited 392,200 head sold on Thursday.
AH areas reported higher production than the prior week with gains in most regions. The Northeast and Wisconsin saw different trends, showing mixed results while overall fluid milk output rose across areas.
Weekly market report notes continued unsettled conditions at the New York egg market with weaker prices and increased selling pressure. Surplus supplies of large eggs and general payer restrictions contribute to the softness.
In New York demand was light owing to school recess while other areas showed strength. Surplus bottling needs rose from the prior week due to higher production on lighter bottling tasks. Overall, wholesale prices for quality items remained steady at 10 quarts per unit, with S455 to S460 range noted.
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