Dairymen Push to Retain Order 61 in Dairy Markets
University of Maryland economist and state dairy leaders urged continued federal control of Order 61 amid concerns over its suspension affecting producers in Pennsylvania Maryland and nearby markets. Testimony from association officials and former USDA officials criticized inaction on amending Order 61 and outlined dairy as a major Pennsylvania business contributing to farm income.
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University of Maryland
Philadelphia
al Saylor
Pennsylvania Farmers’ Association
Harry Rhodes
United Farmers
Chester County
W P Sadler
Maryland Cooperative Milk Producers
Wras
Usdas
Poultry Barbecue and Swine Field Day Calendar
Farm Calendar lists events including a Poultry Barbecue Committee meeting at 7 30 p m at the Poultry Center with Board of Directors of the County Poultry Association following the barbecue. July 10 411 Vegetable Judging at 6 30 p m at Farm Bureau Cooperative Lancaster. July 27 Swine Producers Field Day from 10 a m to 3 p m at Stauffer Homestead Farm R2 East Earl.
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Poultry Center Board of Directors
County Poultry Assn
Poultry Center
Farm Bureau Cooperative
Lancaster
Stauffer Homestead Farm
East
Earl
Milk Marketing Debates On Order 61 At Federal-State Hearing
A Philadelphia market hearing examines the impact of Order 61 on milk pricing. Inter State president says suspending the order would harm marketing while Dr Honan notes 20 percent of Philadelphia milk comes from out of state involving about 1,450 producers at six stations. John Martin, for area distributors, challenges the federal and state agencies to decide based on the long record from 1956 to 1957.
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Honan
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
Whch
Delaware
Maryland
New Jersey
John Martin
US Department of Agriculture
Pennsylvania Milk Control Commission
Live Poultry Market Report Philadelphia Prices Steady
Live poultry market notes fair demand for average quality and good for top quality in Philadelphia. Supplies adequate across classes with some late sales at discounts to prevent carryover. Details include various weights and breeds with prices for bantams, pullets, caponettes, crosses, Reds, Pekin ducks, and turkeys. Total receipts July 2 104000 Ibs with Maryland and Delaware contributions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Maryland
Delaware
Federal officials meet to consider suspending Order 61
At a public hearing Martin and economist Alvaro Nixon argued the inter state shipment of milk poses a major marketing problem and suspension would harm both producers and consumers with unstable prices and supplies. County residents Emory Wagner Paul Wenger Clyde Kreider and others attended.
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Martin
Dr Honan
Congress
Alvaro Nixon
Lealtest
Philadelphia
Earl Groff
Strasburg
Emory Wagner
Leon Kreider
Paul Wenger
Richard Lefever
Richard Maule
Quarryville
Paul Herr
L I Bolton
Holtwood
Everett Kreider
Clyde Kreider
Paul Ankrum
Peach Bottom
John Gibson
Jesse Culler
John Denlinger
Drumore
Jacob Martin
Gap
Snavelvy Garber
Willow Street
John H Ranch
Paradise
Robert Neff
Lancaster
Elvin Hess
Government Allows Grade Four Oats for Price Support
The USDA announced changes to oats price support rules lowering eligibility to Grade No 4 when damage is due to badly stained or weathered conditions. Grade No 4 will be accepted at an 8 cent per bushel discount with no test weight premium. Grade No 3 or better remains required otherwise.
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US Department of Agriculture
Department
Wholesale poultry prices for broilers ducks and turkeys
Wholesale selling prices list poultry items with weights and price ranges. Includes No 1 and fancy quality heavy type broilers 3-4 lb 24-26 cents per lb and light type 11-14 cents. heavy type 18-24. Pekin ducks. young turkeys toms 25-27 cents per lb.
Poultry Market Report Lists White Vantress Bids Across Farms
The page shows multiple lots of White Vantress and other poultry from farms such as Mellinger Herr Weaver and College Hill Poultry with bids around 22 to 23 cents per unit. Antibiotics are noted as most effective on animals with low-grade infections per the American Veterinary Medical Association.
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Walter C Mellinger
Jacob C Herr
Mandala Poultry
Jacob c. Herr
John Beiler
Ray W Guibble
Glenn H Herr
Jacob Fisher Jr
Roy E Ream
Weaver Poultry Farm
James Auker
Victor F Weaver
Raymond H Weaver
College Hill
John E Rettinger
J W Eshelman & Sons
Carl B Risser
Kenneth K Hart
Kenneth K. Hart
Harry W Hossler
Daniel K Good
Victor F. Weaver Inc
J. Lloyd Hossler
Ray W. Gibble
American Veterinary Medical
Processed Poultry Philadelphia Prices and Receipts
Philadelphia reports steady demand for ready-to-cook ice packed young chickens with adequate supplies and prices at 34 to 36 cents per pound for 2 3 lb Grade A. Hens show steady demand with 32 to 33 cents per pound for 4 5 lb. Receipts July 2 include Maryland 102000 lbs Delaware 111000 lbs Georgia 23000 lbs North Carolina 21000 lbs Virginia 21000 lbs.
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Philadelphia
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Dairymen
Ass’n
E. Chestnut St
Lancaster, Pa
Ph. Lane
Boston
Marietta
Esbenshade Turkey Farm
Paradise, Lancaster CO
West Willow
Broilers
Dulely
Cope & Weaver
John Deere
Farmall Co/Cult
Willow ST
Wirthmore
Cage
Clem E. Hooker
Southfield
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