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Newspaper
Lancaster Farming
Location
Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1972
Page
15
Lancaster Farming notes February 22 auction results with prices paid for hens pullets roasters drakes rabbits guineas and pigeons, plus coops sold total 228. Ready to cook movement fair, slaughter schedules steady, undertone steady. Trucklot and Plant Grade prices for Friday NY area listed. Auction every Tuesday with poultry received times and sale Thursday February 24.
Prices trended fractionally higher on large and medium hens while light type hen prices held steady in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. Demand is fair with farm offerings mostly short of full plant operation times though Easter movement offerings rise. Receipts are light and demand fair to light across sizes with heavy hens priced 1514 to 164 and light hens at 5 63% to 61 4 6% in Pa and 5 6% in N J.
Slaughter steers and heifers posted gains while cows eased and bulls held. Four day receipts 19,800, with feeders steady and demand helped by fleshy two way steers. Prices showed early gains then some midweek softness as carcass values slipped. Support the American Cancer Society's programs of research education and service.
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