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Newspaper
Lancaster Farming
Location
Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1964
Page
9
Market news shows cattle totals 4600 head up from 4511 last week with slaughter steers rising to 75 150 higher though some gains faded. Slaughter cow and bull ranges shift with cutters 50 lower and feeder steers firm to 50 higher. calves and hogs show varied gains with hogs 100-150 higher on some lots and sheep market steady to higher on spring lambs and slaughter ewes.
The American Meat Institute says the National Farmers Organization holding action weakens as liberal livestock receipts rise at major markets. Prices ease while packing plants return to normal and workers recalled next week. An August Danjyman note mentions a Wisconsin firm forming to bottle chocolate milk for vending machines.
Market notes with slaughter steer ranges from 950 to 1250 pounds and cows solid to higher, feeder steers steady to strong, calves and hogs showing varied gains. Reports include lots of Good to Prime values, utility grades down, and mixed feeder offerings, with sales continuing on page 3.
Chicago cattle receipts for the first four days total 34 300, up from 23 700 last week and 600 a year ago. Twelve market receipts 196 200 versus 184 100 week earlier and 1983 year ago. Slaughter trade uneven. Steers steady to 25 higher. up to 50 higher for 1200 lb plus. Heifers steady to 50 higher. Demand strong for cows and bulls, with cows unevenly 20 25 higher and some extremes 30 0 up.
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