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Newspaper
Lancaster Farming
Location
Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1969
Page
14
Prices paid for duck and turkey categories show heavy type hens and roasters in strong demand with light type hens up 4 cents. Demand remains good, with advance bookings for January pickup and processing times reported. live offerings vary by region and yardage with occasional price concessions to clear inventory.
Receipts are light to moderate with jumbo eggs irregularly distributed and large whites adequate for small lots but short of demand. Large browns slightly heavier with offerings. mediums in balance and smalls ample. Demand slow with nervous undertone, carton orders normal for early next week delivery.
Weekly New York Egg Market report notes current wholesale prices, supply trends, and demand signals. Market activity focuses on yolk and white eggs, with price ranges and regional shifts noted for buyers and producers.
The Pennsylvania State Council of Farm Organizations approves a new Farm Show Building at a new site to ease parking and traffic. The group endorses reappointment of J Lin Huber to the Milk Marketing Board, supports land use for agriculture, and funds for meat inspection, with Ely reelected president and Heisey and Readinger named senior officers.
Vealers show gains with choice 4900 to 5300 and Good 4500 to 4950. Utility calves 3350 to 3950. Barrows and gilts US 1-2 195-240 lb 2925 to 2975. US 2-3 200-245 lb 2850 to 2900. Sheep at 15 no market test.
Chicago market notes show boxed cattle listings with weights from 2825 to 2850 pounds and yields from Grade 2 to 4. High Choice and Prime whipsaw, with 900 to 1100 pounds ranges and four lead lots at 2850.
Auction continues page two with calves and hogs showing gains. Vealers mainly 4800 to 5100 with top 5300, utilities 3300 to 3900. hogs barrows and gilts up to 25 higher with US 1 200-205 lb at 2975. Wool Lambs steady. lot 100-110 lb lambs around 2900 to 3050, Good 85 lb at 2750.
Week of December 15 1969 reports Pennsylvania hog slaughter figures with the emphasis on hog totals and note of regional market activity. Details highlight routine livestock identifiers and farm market movements during the period.
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