Birds Sold At Lancaster Exchange Record Prices
The Lancaster Exchange reported sales of 45 875 birds at an average 17.51 cents. Nov 29 listings showed 20 lots totaling 59 805 birds with 13 lots sold and prices per lot ranging around 17 to 18 cents. The sale included White Vantress Indian River Whites and Heavy Fowl with bids from buyers like S E Davis Roy E Ream and College Hill Poultry.
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Lancaster Exchange
Lot Lumber
Francis Schultz
College Hill Poultry
College Hull Poultry
Miller & Bushong
Leonard Deitz
S E Davis
M&b
Tuchard Blessing
Roy E. Ream
J. Walter Muller
J. Walter Miller
Enos Buckwalker
Ivan Hhiess
C. F. Manbeck Inc
Harry Boyer
David H. Martin M S
Bowman’s
Live Poultry Prices in Philadelphia Market Report
Live poultry prices in Philadelphia December 4 show weak demand and a buyer’s market with excess supplies across all classes. Broilers heavy type 3-4 lb 18-22 cents. roosters 18-20. pullets 24-26. hens heavy 18-22. night 11-17. old roosters 10-11. Ducks Muscovy 20-26. Pekin 30-32. turkeys young toms 22-23.
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Philadelphia
Poultry Auction Bid Totals From Multiple Farms
A list of bidders and lots from several poultry farms including Bowmans and Eshelmans. Entries show breeds such as White Capettes and White Rocks, lot sizes ranging from a few hundred to several thousand, and bids often at 12 to 20 cents with many lots marked no sale. Names include Reid Poultry Farm Jerry Dickinson D E Horn Nelson Figz W H Longacre Inc Enos Buckwalter and Daniel K Good with varied bid figures.
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Bowman’s
Eshelman
Reid Poultry Farm
Jerry Dickinson
John E. Rettinger
Samuel K. Stoltzfus
Dobbs White Rocks
D. E Horn
Nelson Figz
Indian River
H W. Longacre Inc
Enos Buckwalter
Daniel K. Good
Stabilization Office Cited as Best in State
The Lancaster County Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Office named the best county ASC unit in the state. Bruce Whitenight and Earl Groff praised performance in service to farmers and planning. The office handled 6900 corn, 6200 wheat, and 5500 tobacco allotment farms along with price support loans.
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Lancaster County Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Office
Bruce Whitenight
Northeast Area
ASC
Earl Groff
Strasburg
Lancaster Market Cattle and Hogs See Mixed Week Gains
Cattle futures show higher slaughter steers and heifers with prime fed steers scarce. Bulk choice steers at 2400-2625 dollars, 1000-1300 pound range, with cows and bulls up to 50 cents. Hogs and sheep also steady to higher with barrows and gilts advancing slightly and slaughter lambs holding firm.
Philadelphia IgGs Philadelphia Demand for supplies steady
Demand improved but supplies remained just adequate for current needs. Prices to retailers are given in cents per dot for various grades and sizes of whites and browns with ranges such as large whites 58 to 63 cents, mostly 60 to 62, and receipts of 3,500 cases by truck on December 3.
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Philadelphia
A & US
Local Conservation Office Highlighted for Cost Efficiency
The Agricultural Conservation Program covers 1400 farms. Dorothy Y. Neel, office manager, notes the local office has the lowest per unit work cost in the state. County committee members include Landis G. Becker, chairman, John J. Long, vice chairman, and Fred G. Seldomridge.
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Groff
Dorothy Y. Neel
Landis G. Becker
Lititz
John J. Long
Peach Bottom
Fred G. Seldomridge
Gap R1
Processed Poultry Prices and Supplies in Philadelphia
Dec 4 report shows ready-to-cook ice packed young chickens steady with fair demand and ample supplies. Hens, heavy type in buyer preference. prices delivered to warehouse in Philadelphia range 31 to 32 cents per lb for Grade A and US Grade A. Receipts include 249,000 lbs plus other poultry and meat totals by region.
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Philadelphia
U.S
Turkey
Virginia
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By David S. Lorenson
Federal State Market News Service
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