Weekly Broiler Report Covers Commonwealth Hatchery Placements
Hatcherymen in the Commonwealth placed 832000 picks for commercial broiler reduction in the week ending August according to the Pennsylvania Crop Report Service. This marked an 18 percent rise over the prior week and 6 percent above last year, with 10 week totals slightly above a year ago. Shipments of broiler-type chicks over 10 weeks reached 704000, 44 percent above last year, while outlays declined 17 percent to 1464000. Placements in major producing states totaled 40950000 chicks, 2 percent below the prior week but 3 percent above last year. Eastern Pa and New Jersey Live Poultry Report notes a divided market with some buyers lowering prices, others paying more as light supplies tighten. Prices at farm for light type hens were 7-8c, heavy type 14-16c. Fogelsville Auction results for August 4 show varied ranges across hens, pullets, roasters, ducks, rabbits, guinea and pigeons. Total coops sold 822.
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Pennsylvania
New Jersey
Fogelsville
Auction Report Shows Hog Prices and Lamb Rates
Hogs totaling 299 head sold at the August 1 auction with weights 150-160 lb bringing 15.29 to 15.86. 160-180 lb 15.50 to 17.35. 180-200 lb 17.60 to 18.25. 200-220 lb 17.75 to 18.50. 220-240 lb 17.60 to 18.00. 240 lb and up 15.00 to 17.50. Sheep and spring lambs were steady with spring lambs at 21.50 to 23.50 for 21.50-23.50 and good at 18.50 to 21.00. Lows traded 12.85 to 14.00.
Delmarva Live Broiler Prices Rise Across Region
Delmarva live broiler prices advanced about 32 cents in the 24 hour period ending Friday morning. Demand for moderate offerings remained good with ready to cook demand ranging from barely fair to good in spots. Weekend slaughter estimates by Eastern Shore processors totaled 788000 head versus 845000 last weekend.
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Delmarva
Eastern Shore
Meat market price report shows varied weights and bids
The report lists prices for cattle and cows in New York markets with weights from 775 to 1451 pounds and bids ranging from 18.50 to 24.50 per hundredweight. It notes high choice and prime loads, standard goods, and several load sizes across Holsteins and slaughter cattle.
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