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Newspaper
Lancaster Farming
Location
Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1956
Page
5
Week’s cattle and hog markets show demand softening for heavier cattle while hogs declined by up to 25 cents from last week. Bulk feeder steers and heifers remain steady to higher with prime grades nudging $22 to $23.50 per hundredweight.
Prices fell at the Lancaster Poultry Auction with 127 030 birds offered and an average of 21 81 cents. Top price 22 cents paid for 450 White Mountains at 11 weeks two days old. Multiple buyers and growers reported across many lots including Leghorn Fowl, White Vantress and Indian River Cross birds with varied consignments and bids.
Attendance at the Pennsylvania Farm Show recovered midweek after Monday’s storm iced highways. Tuesday drew 110,000 visitors with prospects for the rest of the run. Lancaster County farmers topped ribbons with 372 awards in two days. Warwick Farms Lititz won grand champion Shorthorn heifers with Warwick's Princess. Clayhills Crocus of Lititz took reserve senior champion female.
Market reports steady Philadelphia egg market on January 11 with demand improving and supplies of all grades ample. Wholesale prices show Min 10 Pet AA at 45-50 cents, White 53-54, Brown 50-51. Medium White 49-50, Brown 48-49. Large 45-50, White 48-48, Mixed 47-47. Standards 43-44. Receipts January 10 total 3,174 cases.
The sale lists multiple lots of White Vantress Red Vantress Indian River Cross and other varieties to buyers including Grimes Hauer Mandala Poultry Pennsylvania Dutch Farms and Tilleys Poultry. Some lots sold at 21 percent and others withdrawn or not sold with bids noted. Turkey Toms sale shows 75 Toms and 75 Hens with partial results.
A nine point plan including a one billion dollar soil bank would cut croplands about 12 percent until farm surpluses are absorbed and prices rise again. It proposes expanding surplus disposal, stronger commodity programs, dollar limits on price supports, rural development, drought aid, more crop research funds, an agricultural credit program, and tax relief on farming fuel. The President urged rapid action to lift farmers from low incomes despite broad prosperity.
USDA notes unsettled demand but adequate supplies across classes. Prices vary by type with White Rocks and Barred Rock Cross Pullets 31 to 36 cents, Roasters 25 to 28, Roosters 12 to 15, Cross Flyers and White Rocks 21 to 26, and Turkeys with Bronze Young Hens at 46 cents. Pullets and heavy fryers also listed with diverse ranges.
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