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Newspaper
Lancaster Farming
Location
Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1969
Page
12
Slaughter steer prices rise 50 to 100 under steady to higher demand. Cow values falter 25 to 75. Bulls uneven with Good and Choice steady. Feeder steers uncertain with 40 pct slaughter, 25 pct cows and bulls, balance feeders. Multiple lot notes show Choice Prime 1270 lb at 3200 and various runs around 3000.
Slaughter steers 25 to 75 higher while cows are uneven and utility cattle down. Cannet and cutter steady. bulls mostly steady. High choice and prime cattle priced 1050 to 1325 pounds, with select loads 1050 to 1150 pounds yielding grade 2 to 5, and calves showing steady to higher demand. Hog and sheep sections note mixed changes and steady spring lambs.
Cattle market notes show slaughter steers down 25 to 50, heifers about 30 lower, cows and bulls steady. Receipts 70 percent slaughter steers and 25 percent heifers with balance mostly cows. Overall steer finish not as strong as last week with 18 percent prime and 68 percent mature grades.
The report compares prime and choice percentages with last week and last year, noting average slaughter steer weights around 3065 to 3071 pounds and 1155 to 1169 pounds. Heifers, supply, and loads priced, with prime and high choice ranges from 1225 to 1530 pounds and yields mostly 2 to 5.
Slaughter steers up to 50 higher cows 50-75 higher bulls 50 higher. High Choice and Prime 1050 1250 lbs 3125 3210. Choice 950 1300 lbs 3000-3150. fel 900 1060 lbs 2975 3000. Feeder steers prime 335 lbs 4100. calves 4310 range. Sheep no market test. hogs not listed. Cows utility to high dressing 2150-2385. Cull stock varying 90-120 lbs. Overall dealers steady with utility bids steady to firm.
Cattle prices moved lower while hogs held steady and potato values fell. Market activity reflected softer demand with several contracts finishing lower.
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