Poultry Market Reports August 15 1973 Prices and Sales
Poultry prices observed across species with ducks drakes and geese in mid ranges Roasters and pullets show strong demand while light and heavy hen prices vary by region Slaughter schedules remain light and movement discouraged with overall ample live supplies and steady undertone in trucklot negotiations Prices paid at farm for light type hens 18-25 cents and heavy hens higher depending on region Prices for eggs steady to mixed in Philadelphia and Baltimore with cartoned offerings and retailer deliveries continuing under current retail pressure
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Thruway
Fogelsville
Philadelphia
Baltimore
N. J
Weekly New York Egg Market Report
The report notes egg market activity in New York with price references at 70 and 58 for specific grades. It outlines weekly fluctuations and buyer demand patterns, highlighting regional trading tones and supply conditions.
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New York
New England Weekly Shell Egg Report
Farm Calendar Highlights Local Agricultural Events
August events include the Kutztown Fair August 20 to 25. On August 22 the Lebanon County Plowing Contest is at Harvey Bomgardner's farm in Bellegrove. August 23 features the Lancaster County Swine Producers Board meeting at the Farm and Home Center. August 24 offers a Duroc Sale at Martin's Sale Barn in Intercourse and Berks County FFA Dairy and Livestock Judging Contests at Kutztown Fair along with a FFA Tractor Driving Contest.
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Lebanon County
Harvey Bomgardner
Bellegrove
Lancaster County Swine Producers Board of Directors Meeting
Farm and Home Center
Duroc
Intercourse
Lancaster Farming Office Addresses and Contact Details
The snippet lists Lancaster Farming offices and contact numbers in Lititz and Lancaster, with a subscription price of 2 dollars per year in Lancaster County and 3 dollars elsewhere. It notes the editor Richard E Wanner and states the paper is published weekly on Saturdays since November 4 1955.
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P O. Box
Lititz
E. Main St
Record-Express Office
Lancaster
Richard E Wanner
Lancaster County
Lancaster Farming
Newspaper Farm Editors Assn
Pa Newspaper Publishers Association
National Newspaper Association
Beetles and grubs threaten gardens and stored items
The piece explains beetle larvae, or grubs, eat diverse materials from plants to stored goods and even museum specimens. It notes grubs are active, mostly hairless, and more voracious than adults, and recommends Spectracide containing diazinon as a broad spectrum, nonpersistent insecticide to kill many garden insects.
Lancaster Weather and Crop Report for Week Ended August 13
Penn State reports Lancaster weekly weather with an average 77 degrees and a high of 90. Growing degree days from April 1 reached 2123, 65 above typical. Rainfall for the week was 0.66 inches and the season total 18.80 inches, 4.3 inches above normal.
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Penn State
Lancaster
Brighten Aprons With Large Rose Or Pansy Border Pattern
Pattern No. 178 offers apron directions and gingham embroidery graphs. To order, send 60 cents per pattern with name address and ZIP to NEEDLE ARTS P.O. Box 5251 Chicago Ill 60680.
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Needle Arts
P.O
Chicago
Ill
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