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Newspaper
Lancaster Farming
Location
Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1964
Page
8
Chicago market notes small supply and higher quotes for steers and heifers with some declines in bulls. Slaughter cattle show varied loads including Prime and High Choice ranges from about 24.00 to 27.00 per 100 pounds with several weight classes and cut categories listed.
Delmarva reports weekend totals of 810000 head versus 788000 last weekend. Live farm prices range 155 to 165 on purchases of 974500 head, including 584400 purchased of 592800 offered and sold at the Eastern Shore Poultry Growers Exchange auction. Fifty three percent of sales at 16 to 164. Broiler-feed ratio for week ending August 7 up one point to 33. Broilers average 1634 per pound and mash costs growers 97.86 per ton.
Harrisburg reports continued crop growth in most areas despite an unseasonably cold week with readings as low as 37 degrees at Pleasant Mount and 43 at Emporium. Some areas remained dry though light showers relieved dry spots. Apples and peaches are small but of good quality. later varieties may gain size from recent rains.
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