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Newspaper
Lancaster Farming
Location
Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1969
Page
12
Dec 18 1969 livestock market report shows slaughter steers weak to 50 lower, cows steady to 25 higher, bulls steady to 50 lower. Cattle, calves, hogs, sheep with varied weekly price ranges across weights, grades, and animals, including 950-1350 lb steers at 28.50-30.50 and hogs 200-240 lb at 28.25-29.00.
The New Holland Sales Stables cancel their auction on December 25. The Vintage Sales Stables keep their schedules unchanged. Lancaster Stock Yards will close to trading on December 25 and January 1. Wednesday auctions proceed at the regular time.
The report lists closing prices in futures trading for the week ending Thursday December 18 1969. Trading activity centers on key commodities with notable changes in price. Investors monitor market moves and futures indices as the year nears close.
Receipts 146 cows four bulls six heifers stronger demand. Slaughter steers uneven with lows 50 under last Thursday while high and choice 950-1150 pounds steady. Cows 25-50 lower and bulls weak to 50 lower. Calves and hogs sold steady to higher with weights and classes detailed. Horses and hay market notes included.
Slaughter steer demand steady with mixed quality shifts. Cattle receipts show 76 percent slaughter steers and 20 percent heifers, cows 50-100 lower, bulls steady. Prime and Choice share strong, with weights around 1100-1175 pounds and prices near 28.50 to 29.50.
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