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Lancaster Farming

Location

Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Dec 24, 1966

Page

6

Weekly Poultry Prices Report Highlights Market Shifts

Light hens prices hold steady to higher as demand remains fair and offerings stay adequate in New Jersey. Penna supplies are less available while movement from North Carolina New York State and New England remains brisk at select plants. Buying interest for heavy hens is light with fully adequate offerings and 7-87 roasters in the open market slow to clear. Farm prices show Light Hens 6-7c and Heavy Hens 14c.

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Prices paid for farm poultry and rabbits in Fogelsville

On December 20 1966 market prices were listed for farm animals in Fogelsville. Hens light and heavy classes, pullets, roosters and capons showed varied ranges. ducks, drakes, geese, turkeys both toms and hens, rabbits, guineas and pigeons per pair all had specified price bands.

Weekly broiler and fryer live prices on Eastern Shore

Weekly summary shows live prices averaging 11.48 cents per lb with a near one cent gain. The week ranged from 10.0 cents on Monday to 13.6 cents on Thursday, while sales fell to 777 600 head despite a stronger week.

Lancaster Market Report Carries Livestock Prices

Yielding Cutter prices range 17.25 to 19.00 with select cuts at 19.50 to 20.00. Bulls and feeders show varied values. calves 560 Weaners mostly steady. Reports note weights 1300 to 1800 pounds and loads across Good to Choice quality. Local buyers assess cattle for sale and steady demand continues.

Livestock market report with hogs and sheep mixed results

Wealers closing sales Choice 40 to 46 dollars with some lots higher. Hogs 1160 head with barrows and gilts mostly steady, sows weak on small supply. US price ranges listed for various weights and grades. Sheep steady with woolled lambs 24 to 25 dollars, good lambs 22.50 to 24.50, ewes 4.50 to 7.00.

Vintage hogs and sheep market reports steady gains

Hogs 165 barrows and gilts up to 75 cents higher. US 1-2 190-235 lbs 24.00-24.50. US 1-3 180-235 lbs 23.75. US 2-3 200-245 lbs 22.60-22.60. Sheep 30 wooled lambs steady. 70-95 lbs 26-27. Four head 60-75 lbs 27.50-28. Good 22-25 50.

New York Egg Market Trend Faces Irregular Trading

The market shows lack of support with increased offerings and an unsettled overall position. Week by week activity remains irregular as traders adjust to supply shifts and demand signals in the egg market.

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