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Newspaper
Lancaster Farming
Location
Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1960
Page
10
Market report shows Lancaster Poultry Center prices up with hundreds of lots traded. Leghorns and heavy fowl sold across multiple vendors and weights, with bids ranging from the low hundreds to the high hundreds per head.
Delmarva and Georgia broilers rose about a percentage point per head with prices around 161 to 19 on 650 300 birds in 24 hours ending Friday morning. Offerings remained ample as demand improved. Slaughter estimated at 668 000 for the week end, up from 633 000 last week. The broiler feed ratio for the week ending August 8 held at 40 for the third straight week, compared with 34 previously.
Rain improves pasture and production remains steady across regions. Bottling demand is fair, with ample offerings and adequate to excess supply for manufacturers. In the New York milk shed some distressed loads sold at 5.15 per 40 quarts, while wholesale bottling quality milk sells for 520 to 525 dollars.
Trend shows top grades holding but average prices remain quiet. Demand clears most quarters while some surplus medium weights remain available. Pullets firm as buyers and sellers assess weekly levels. Urner Barry Co. report dated 1960.
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