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Newspaper
Lancaster Farming
Location
Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1969
Page
12
At Lancaster Yards the cattle sale shows Slaughter Steers mostly 75 to 100 lower than last week with some Choice off 1.25 while Cows stay steady to 25 lower and Bulls down to 50 to 100. Feeder Steers and calves appear in mixed demand with high and low categories noted across weight ranges.
Slaughter steers ranged 50 to 100 lower than last Tuesday with most sales 75 to 100 lower. cows showed strength of 50 higher while bulls held steady to 50 higher. Supply included 22 percent cows with High Choice and Prime cattle around 3150 to 3260 dollars for 1050 to 1325 pounds.
Receipts of 161 cows two bulls and 14 heifers sold steady with cattle prices mostly lower. Slaughter steers 50 to 100 lower, cows 25 to 100 lower, bulls 50 to 75 lower. Small supply of high grade cattle, calves and vealers showed slight gains in a tight market. Holstein price ranges noted along with other breeds and spring lambs scarce at test.
Closing bids show cattle higher hogs lower and potatoes higher as August 21 1969 market activity closes. Major commodities movements reflect mixed livestock and crop prices with notable gains in potatoes and cattle.
Slaughter steer prices fell 50 to 100 cents from last week, with high Choice and Prime steers down 50 to 75 cents. Slaughter heifers dropped 50 to 75 cents, cows 50 cents, and bulls were weak to 25 cents lower. Receipts show 75 percent steers, 22 percent heifers, balance cows. Prime and Choice portions increased for steers versus last week. Prices listed for Yield Grades 2 to 4 and weights 800 to 1375 pounds across Prime and Choice categories. market activity around 3150 to 3200 for 1250 to 1400 lb ranges.
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