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Newspaper
Lancaster Farming
Location
Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1968
Page
14
Prices paid in cents per pound for light hens 51 to 64, heavy hens 13 to 15, Pullets 28 to 31, Roasters 19 to 25, Ducks 20 to 42, Rabbits 27 to 30, Guineas 58 to 67, pigeons 60 to 85, jumbo squad 95. Total coops sold 577. Demand good but offerings short as producers hold for higher prices. processing plants operating 3 to 4 days. Open market turkeys with limited sales. prices not quoted.
Slaughter steers and heifers sold on Monday and Wednesday with Prime and Choice grades reported. Broiler and fryer live prices averaged 15.14 cents per pound, ranging from 14.7 to 15.6 cents, while total weekly sales reached 994,400 head, down 77,300 from last week.
In the August 24 Hog Sale receipts reached 599 head with weights 180-200 Ibs at 21 to 27.5, 200-220 Ibs at 21 to 23, 220-240 Ibs at 20.50 to 23, and 240 lbs up at 21.10. Sheep and spring lambs followed with lower to mid range prices. buyers remained active amid price shifts across calf and hog classes.
Urner Barry reports on the New York egg market for the week, detailing price levels, buying and selling activity, inventory status, and trends affecting poultry product markets. The bulletin notes wholesale tendencies, stock levels, and potential near term pricing direction.
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